K-pop band tells fans to stop filming concerts

Imagine you are at a concert. The lights go dark. The music starts. But around you, hundreds of phones light up. Everyone is recording the stage.

This is normal at many concerts today. But one K-pop band wants to change this. They asked fans to put their phones down during the show.

The band's message was simple. Enjoy the concert with your own eyes. Feel the music. Be present. Don't look at a small screen the whole time.

Fans had different opinions about this idea. Some fans loved it. They said concerts are better when you watch in person. You can dance. You can sing with others. You feel the energy in the room.

Other fans disagreed. They like to record videos. They want to share the concert with friends who could not go. They want to remember the moment forever. A video helps them do this.

This is a real question for modern concert fans: Is it better to watch with your phone or with your eyes? There is no perfect answer. But many musicians say they like when fans are fully present. They can see the audience's faces. They feel the crowd's real excitement.

Maybe the answer is both. Watch some of the concert. Record a little bit. But also put the phone away sometimes. Look at the stage. Look at your friends. Listen to the music live.

Do you record concerts? Do you think fans should put their phones away? What is more important to you—the video or the experience?

Inspired by reporting from BBC News.