BTS World Tour 2026: HYBE Faces Backlash Over Shocking Ticket Prices

• HYBE announced BTS's highly anticipated World Tour, starting April 2026, after a three-year hiatus.
• Ticket prices for opening concerts in Goyang, South Korea, range from 198,000 KRW ($135 USD) to 264,000 KRW ($180 USD) for Soundcheck access.
• Japanese dates are even steeper, with VIP tickets at 45,000 Yen ($285 USD) and S seats at 25,000 Yen ($160 USD).
• Fans expressed widespread disappointment and questioned the fairness and reasonableness of the high prices online.
• The tour will feature a 360-degree stage, visit Latin America for the first time, and include 79 shows across 34 regions until March 2027.

Why It Matters: HYBE faces fan backlash over high ticket prices for BTS's 2026 World Tour despite overwhelming anticipation.