BLACKPINK Slammed for Higher Ticket Prices Than Coldplay: “Too Expensive for a 2-Hour Show?”
A post on Pann titled “BLACKPINK Faces Backlash for Higher Concert Ticket Prices than Coldplay” has drawn nearly 73,000 views and sparked intense debate among netizens like “₩270,000 is just too much…”, “It feels way too expensive… even if it’s BLACKPINK..ㅠ,” or “It’s too pricey. I’m a BLACKPINK fan, but seeing the ticket price makes me not want to go…,” as well as media headlines criticizing the pricing of BLACKPINK’s upcoming concert.
The original poster summarized the controversy as follows:
BLACKPINK’s concert tickets are priced up to 270,000 KRW (approx. $200 USD) at the highest tier. This is even more expensive than the recent Coldplay concert held in Korea.
Despite the steep price, the show is expected to last just over 2 hours, which many consider to be relatively short. (There was also backlash when Jennie’s recent solo concert charged 220,000 KRW for a 70-minute performance.)
It’s difficult to justify a 270,000 KRW ticket with just a small amount of merchandise and soundcheck access.
AdvertisementWhile some may say, “If it’s too expensive, just don’t go,” the concern is broader—BLACKPINK’s pricing may set a new benchmark for concert ticket prices overall, potentially leading to a general increase in pricing across the industry.
The issue is gaining traction as fans and critics alike question whether such high prices are sustainable or fair, especially given the length and perks offered for the shows.
Comments on Pann:
- If our OP unnie is so pissed off about BLACKPINK concert prices that she can’t stand it, then why doesn’t she write a thesis about why luxury goods are expensive too…?
- Saw this exact post on DC Gallery ^^ We all know it was probably uploaded by some fangirl ajummas stanning another group. ^^
- When will these male-obsessed crazy ajummas who hate on other women finally come to their senses? LOL, here they are again, rushing in to tear down BLACKPINK. What’s hilarious is how they instantly downvote every comment that mentions ajummas — must be hitting a nerve. Ajummas, stop acting like you’re dick-crazed and betraying your own gender; seriously… get it together.
- You can totally tell y’all coordinated this raid, pathetic ajummas lmao. Why live like this? Just go feed your kids or something.
- D*ck-obsessed bitches who turn on other women — no one can stop them, fr.
Many fans and observers now question whether such high prices are sustainable or fair, particularly when compared to global acts like Coldplay, who offered longer shows at a lower cost. As the conversation continues to gain traction, the group and their management face increasing pressure to justify the premium pricing amid rising expectations from fans.
