Archive · 30 Jan 2026
BTS Arirang Tour Faces Global Backlash
BTS is going on a world tour called the Arirang World Tour.
Lots of fans want to see them, but the tickets are very expensive, and some people are selling them for much higher prices.
This is happening in places like South Korea and Mexico.
Even the president of Mexico asked for more shows because so many fans want to go.
Fans are upset because the tickets cost more than before, and it's hard to get them.
Some people are trying to stop the bad sellers, but it's still a big problem.
BTS' Arirang World Tour faces backlash over high ticket prices and scalping.
Tickets for Goyang shows sold out instantly, with resale prices skyrocketing.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urged for more BTS shows due to high demand.
Consumer protection agencies are investigating ticketing platforms for abusive practices.
BTS ticket prices have surged by nearly 240% since 2018.
- Who
- BTS and their fans
- What
- Ticket pricing, scalping, and access issues during the Arirang World Tour
- When
- January 30, 2026
- Where
- Global, with specific focus on South Korea and Mexico
- Why
- High demand and limited supply leading to scalping and high resale prices
- Tour Name
- Arirang World Tour
- Continent
- Asia
- Ticket Price
- 264,000 won (around $184)
- Resale Price
- 10.37 million won (approximately $7,256)
- Fan Club Presale
- Sold out
- Ticketing Platforms
- StubHub, Junggonara, Ticketmaster, Viagogo
- Consumer Protection Agency
- PROFECO
- Promoter
- Ocesa