2NE1 released concert ticket prices again after 15 years, Kpop fans were wide-eyed and frustrated

G.irl group 2NE1 is a h.ot topic in the Kpop fan community, as it was just announced that they will return in 2025, celebrating their 15th debut anniversary. The concert commemorated the official ticket price announcement, causing people to argue and open their eyes.

Kpop lovers around the world are extremely excited about 2NE1's return this year after a surprise performance at Coachella 2022. Detailed information about this comeback was revealed by YG itself: 2NE1 will have a tour to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their debut, starting in October in Korea and then continuing to Japan and lasting until 2025.

After that, the company also announced the official date and location to hold the first show, which is 6:00 p.m. on October 5 (Korean time) at the Olympic Hall with a capacity of about 3,000 spectators. Besides fans feeling unsatisfied because YG chose a venue with limited seating and not worthy of 2NE1's name, the ticket price of this concert also caused a lot of controversy.

Accordingly, the listed ticket price is 165,000 won (about 3 million VND) and this is considered a reasonable price for international audiences to watch a performance abroad. However, Korean netizens do not feel the same way. They wondered whether they should pay such an amount of m.oney to watch a domestic concert or not. Some comments even said the ticket price was... expensive.

Many people think it's true that 2NE1 is famous, but that's just in the past. Young audiences today may also know them, but whether they like them enough to be willing to spend m.oney to go see a concert or not is another matter. . As for the group's fans, they are all older now, so are they still enthusiastic about buying tickets to support their idols?

In fact, compared to other groups, the ticket price to see 2NE1's concert is still at an acceptable level. Ticket prices for concerts are becoming increasingly expensive, even "luxurious" for many people's income levels. A concert ticket used to cost about 120,000 won (2.1 million VND) before the Covid-19 pandemic, but has now increased nearly 30% to 157,000 won (2.8 million VND), the Korea Times said.

In 2019, VIP tickets for the Love Yourself: Speak Yourself concert of b.oy band BTS at Olympic Stadium in Jamsil, Seoul cost 110,000 won (1.9 million VND). However, in 2022, the ticket price of the group's Permission to Dance on Stage - Seoul concert will double to 220,000 won (3.9 million VND) despite being held at the same location. Regular seat ticket prices increased by 50%, to 165,000 won (2.9 million VND).

When BLACKPINK announced the final world tour concert in Korea, concert tickets for audiences to watch live were divided into 4 ticket classes including VIP, R, S, A corresponding to 4 prices of 220,000 won (about 3,000,000 won). 9 million VND), 187,000 won (about 3.4 million VND), 154,000 won (about 2.7 million VND) and 121,000 won (about 2.2 million VND). When held in Vietnam, Born Pink concert ticket prices range from 1.2 million to 9.8 million VND, divided into 7 seat classes.

2NE1's return not only made fans emotional, but the group members themselves were also choked up. Dara shed tears, sharing, "I've been waiting for a long time, and I'm happy to be able to talk honestly with my fans after eight years. A lot of people congratulated me after the news." This news spread, and I remained silent because I wanted to let them know when I was ready."

Dara continued: "It's still like a dream, it's great. It feels great, even though it's hard to practice. We started practicing this week and we've been working hard. We dance continuously for seven hours and all four of us worked hard because we knew this moment was precious. This is what it means to be full even when you don't eat." Through sharing, fans can feel the enthusiasm of all four 2NE1 members for their upcoming comeback.

YG continues to favor 2NE1, doing something special after 7 years, ignoring BLACKPINK's troubles Snow15:31:33 19/08/2024After announcing their reunion, 2NE1 received special attention from the public. Many fans were excited and looked forward to the day they would see the girls perform together on stage.