HYBE faces backlash for expensive ticket prices of TXT's upcoming tour
etimes.in | Mar 29, 2024, 11.51 AM IST
As TXT gears up for the release of their new mini-album, "Minisode 3: TOMORROW," fans eagerly anticipate the group's upcoming world tour, ACT: PROMISE. Commencing in Seoul on May 3, the tour is set to traverse eleven cities across the United States, with additional dates expected to be announced soon. However, excitement has been tempered by concerns over dynamic pricing practices impacting ticket costs, prompting discussions on social media platforms.
A viral video uploaded by a concerned fan shed light on the effects of dynamic pricing on Ticketmaster's website. After purchasing tickets for the Washington DC show, the fan noticed exorbitant price increases upon refreshing the page. Seats in the seated section soared to prices ranging from USD 800 to USD 900, without any discernible added benefits. Interestingly, the total cost of the fan's two purchased tickets was significantly lower than the refreshed price of seats adjacent to them, prompting questions about fairness and transparency.
The controversy intensified as fans shared experiences of floor tickets being priced lower than lower bowl seats, defying conventional pricing norms. Some revealed VIP tickets for certain venues surpassing USD 1000, sparking outrage and accusations of corporate greed directed towards HYBE, TXT's management company. While some fans reluctantly purchased tickets despite the pricing discrepancies, others viewed the incident as an opportunity to advocate for change, calling for both fair ticket pricing and corporate accountability regarding other issues, such as concerns about the company's affiliations.
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A viral video uploaded by a concerned fan shed light on the effects of dynamic pricing on Ticketmaster's website. After purchasing tickets for the Washington DC show, the fan noticed exorbitant price increases upon refreshing the page. Seats in the seated section soared to prices ranging from USD 800 to USD 900, without any discernible added benefits. Interestingly, the total cost of the fan's two purchased tickets was significantly lower than the refreshed price of seats adjacent to them, prompting questions about fairness and transparency.
The controversy intensified as fans shared experiences of floor tickets being priced lower than lower bowl seats, defying conventional pricing norms. Some revealed VIP tickets for certain venues surpassing USD 1000, sparking outrage and accusations of corporate greed directed towards HYBE, TXT's management company. While some fans reluctantly purchased tickets despite the pricing discrepancies, others viewed the incident as an opportunity to advocate for change, calling for both fair ticket pricing and corporate accountability regarding other issues, such as concerns about the company's affiliations.
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