According to reports, a 20 -year -old Hong Kong man fell victim Blackpink Small concert taggi, losing about 850,000 Korean won (HK $ 4,900). The accident occurred while he was trying to buy tickets for Blackpink’s The next concert in Hong Kong, scheduled for January next year.
According to a report by South China Morning Post (SCMP) on June 16, the Hong Kong police received over 200 online scam reports only last week. The total damage from these scams has reached almost $ 5.5 million (about 955 million krw).
The victim found Blackpink Concert tickets listed for sale on the social media thread platform and contact the seller via Instagram. After accepting to buy two tickets and, he transferred HK $ 4,900 to the seller’s account, expecting to receive QR codes for entry. However, tickets have never been delivered.
The Police Forces of Hong Kong have issued an official warning through their Facebook page of the “Cyberdefender”, urging the residents to be cautious when they buy tickets or freight online. They recommended to check the seller’s information and complete the transactions in person when possible. If red flags appear, the police recommend that you immediately cancel the agreement.
Blackpink He will perform two concerts in Hong Kong in January 2026 at the Kai Tak Sports Park, with tickets that run out within 90 minutes from the release. The high question made tickets a goal for scammers, arousing further concern among fans.
This accident serves as a reminder to pay attention when buying tickets for high demand concerts, in particular for K-Pop events with huge fans of global fans.
