Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Man Arrested for Selling Fake BLACKPINK Tour Tickets
A man was caught selling fake tickets to BLACKPINK's upcoming concert.
He was arrested in Seoul after the police received a tip.
The police found out the tickets were fake by checking for spelling mistakes and confirming with the official ticketing service.
He had already sold hundreds of fake tickets online and made a large sum of money.
The police are now investigating if he worked with others and are warning people to be careful when buying tickets.
A man was arrested in Seoul for selling fake BLACKPINK concert tickets.
The arrest occurred on June 17, at a cafe in Dongjak-gu, Seoul.
Police confirmed the tickets were fake after finding spelling mistakes and checking with the official ticketing service.
Mr. A sold approximately 500 counterfeit tickets via a secondhand trading platform.
The man made around $58,000 from the ticket scam.
- Who
- A man in his thirties, identified as Mr. A.
- What
- A man was arrested for selling fake BLACKPINK concert tickets.
- When
- The arrest occurred on June 17, 2025.
- Where
- Dongjak-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
- Why
- Mr. A was arrested for fraud and selling fake tickets.
Buyer Perspective
Seller Perspective
Financial Loss & Disappointment
Buyer Perspective
Victims of ticket fraud lost money and were unable to attend the concert.
Seller Perspective
N/A
- Group
- BLACKPINK
- Arrested
- Mr. A
- Date of Arrest
- June 17, 2025
- Location of Arrest
- Dongjak-gu, Seoul
- Charges
- Fraud
- Amount Earned
- $58,000
- Tour Start
- July 5
- Tour End
- January 2026 (Hong Kong, China)