Fans denounce HYBE’s greed.
MOVES recently announced that they would host a reunion concert for FRIENDit’s the tenth anniversary. The group will meet on January 18 and 19, 2025.
Many fans were thrilled with the show…
…until they heard the price. Tickets had a fixed price of ₩165,000 KRW (approximately $117 USD). Most concerts have tiered pricing, with VIP tickets ranging from ₩149,000 KRW (approximately $106 USD) to ₩198,000 KRW (approximately $141 USD). GFRIEND’s fixed price meant that even nosebleeds would cost the same as VIP or front row tickets.
The concert will be held at the Olympic Hall. The venue itself is small, meaning most would still have a good view.
View of the Olympic Hall
Taken from the corner behind the seat
The floor is not that big
Standing areas 1 and 2 are similar in size to Yesa Hall and the front of the Bleque floor, so it seems like a good idea!
The concert hall is not wide left and right, so you don’t feel left out even if you go to the side, and that’s fine. pic.twitter.com/jmXf6dRqoQ— Bora🐶 (@gireffera) March 22, 2024
But the seedy venue has also raised eyebrows with high prices.
- Is HYBE doing this because they don’t have money?
- The Olympic Hall?
- Well, both Olympic Hall and Gymnastics Stadium always have fixed prices, but I hate it because Source is under HYBE.
- ₩165,000 KRW (approximately $117 USD) for the Olympic Hall? With processing fees being ₩170,000 KRW (about $121 USD), it’s pretty damn expensive. It’s obvious how they’re trying to raise money, but fans can’t help but go.
- It’s expensive.
- Fixed price? Pathetic HYBE.
- No, but the price is too high.
- If it’s held at the Olympic Hall, they won’t be able to make an amazing lineup, so it would be too expensive.
- While it’s fine for front row seats to be ₩160,000 KRW (about $114 USD), shouldn’t they make side or back seats ₩130,000 KRW (about $92.50 USD)? Concerts are expensive because of the set, but since it’s at the Olympic Hall, it won’t be very flashy.
What are your thoughts?
