BTS Arirang World Tour: Global Outcry Over Skyrocketing Ticket Prices and Scalping
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News18•30-01-2026, 03:45
BTS Arirang World Tour: Global Outcry Over Skyrocketing Ticket Prices and Scalping
- •BTS's 2026 Arirang World Tour faces global backlash due to exorbitant ticket prices, widespread scalping, and limited access for fans.
- •Tickets for Goyang Main Stadium shows in Seoul sold out instantly, with resale prices on StubHub reaching nearly $7,256, 39 times the original price.
- •South Korean regulations prohibit ticket transfers, but enforcement struggles against sophisticated scalping networks; fan communities are self-policing.
- •In Mexico City, demand for BTS tickets vastly outstripped supply, leading to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum appealing for additional shows.
- •Mexico's PROFECO is investigating Ticketmaster, StubHub, and Viagogo for "abusive practices," as resale prices hit $5,359, far above original costs.
Why It Matters: The BTS Arirang World Tour highlights systemic issues of ticket scalping and rising prices in the global live music industry.
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