Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has urged her counterpart in South Korea, Lee Jae Myung, to facilitate more BTS concert dates in Mexico as the K-pop group's highly anticipated tour is generating unprecedented demand.
The situation has reached a boiling point with over one million young fans clamoring for tickets to the sold-out shows, but only 150,000 tickets are available. The high demand has led to widespread frustration among fans who were left unable to secure their desired spot at concerts scheduled in May.
As BTS prepares to embark on its global tour in April and release a new album later this month, ticket sales have been chaotic, particularly in Mexico where the group is a massive favorite. Fans who missed the initial ticket sale rush are now facing exorbitant prices on resale platforms like StubHub and Viagogo, sparking concerns over ticketing practices.
Mexican consumer watchdogs have launched an investigation into Ticketmaster, which has faced controversy in the country before, including a $1 million reimbursement for fans denied access to a concert last year. The watchdog agency plans to develop new guidelines for regulating ticket sales, aiming to establish clear prices and locations ahead of future events.
With BTS's world tour set to kick off on April 9th in South Korea and arrive in Mexico later this month, it remains to be seen how the Mexican government will address the demand for more concert dates. Sheinbaum's request for Lee's assistance suggests that authorities are determined to provide a better experience for fans who want to see the group perform live.
The situation has reached a boiling point with over one million young fans clamoring for tickets to the sold-out shows, but only 150,000 tickets are available. The high demand has led to widespread frustration among fans who were left unable to secure their desired spot at concerts scheduled in May.
As BTS prepares to embark on its global tour in April and release a new album later this month, ticket sales have been chaotic, particularly in Mexico where the group is a massive favorite. Fans who missed the initial ticket sale rush are now facing exorbitant prices on resale platforms like StubHub and Viagogo, sparking concerns over ticketing practices.
Mexican consumer watchdogs have launched an investigation into Ticketmaster, which has faced controversy in the country before, including a $1 million reimbursement for fans denied access to a concert last year. The watchdog agency plans to develop new guidelines for regulating ticket sales, aiming to establish clear prices and locations ahead of future events.
With BTS's world tour set to kick off on April 9th in South Korea and arrive in Mexico later this month, it remains to be seen how the Mexican government will address the demand for more concert dates. Sheinbaum's request for Lee's assistance suggests that authorities are determined to provide a better experience for fans who want to see the group perform live.
but like seriously ticket prices on stubhub and viagogo are crazy right? shouldnt there just be more tickets available btw 
The Mexican government needs to step in and help out. Claudia Sheinbaum is onto something by asking her counterpart in South Korea for assistance.
. It's crazy how much demand there is, like, over a million people wanting to see them live! And now they're getting ripped off by resale platforms? That's just not fair 
. The Mexican government needs to step in and help regulate the ticketing process, or it's going to get out of hand 
. I mean, 150,000 tickets are already gone, but there should be more dates scheduled so everyone can go 
. It would be awesome if BTS could come back to Mexico for another show, maybe in a bigger venue? That way fans won't have to deal with these crazy prices 
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. i feel bad for the fans who got ripped off or couldn't get tickets 
. i hope the mexican gov does something to make it more accessible for everyone 
. btw have u heard about BTS's new album dropping soon? 
Ticket prices on resale platforms are through the roof, some ppl r paying 10x the face value... it's like ticketmaster is milking this 
. I'm not surprised the mex gov't is investigating tho, we all know ticketing practices can be sketchy 
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. dont get me wrong i love BTS too but this whole situation is just ridiculous 
I'm loving the excitement around BTS's tour, but ticketing practices in Mexico need serious attention 
The fact that consumer watchdogs are launching an investigation into Ticketmaster is a good start, but we need more concrete action 
. Maybe the Mexican government should consider partnering with ticketing companies to offer more tickets or provide alternative solutions for fans who can't afford them 
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. Mexican government needs to step in and do something about it, like having more concerts or making sure everyone has a chance to get tickets 
. It's not just about the money, it's about the experience too...
. I feel so bad for the ones who missed out. Ticketmaster is already sketchy in Mexico... this investigation is a good start, hope they come up with some real solutions