10x Price Hikes and Forced Cancellations: BTS 2026 World Tour Busan Dates Ignite Fan Outrage

Are fans being treated as walking wallets? As BTS officially announces their 2026 World Tour dates, the excitement is quickly turning into frustration over predatory pricing in Busan.

BTS 2026 World Tour Busan Dates Spark Hotel Price Gouging

Following the announcement of the Busan concert dates on June 12 and 13, 2026, hotel prices in the city have reportedly surged by as much as 10 times their usual rates. According to fan reports on social media, hotels are demanding that guests cancel existing reservations, citing 'overbooking'—a move widely interpreted as an attempt to relist rooms at the new, exorbitant prices. Fans expressed their anger, calling the hospitality industry's response 'shameless'.

HYBE Faced with Backlash Over Ticket Prices for 'ARIRANG' Tour

The controversy isn't limited to lodging. HYBE is also under fire for the steep ticket prices of the upcoming tour. While the new album "ARIRANG" has set high expectations, the financial strain on the ARMY fandom is sparking a debate about the ethics of K-pop's commercial strategies. Many argue that the combined cost of tickets and travel is becoming inaccessible for the average fan.