Overview
- The city said it will step up monitoring with the Korea Tourism Organization, with district offices taking reports of forced cancellations and unfair pricing that could be reflected in hotel ratings.
- Fans reported unilateral cancellations followed by the same rooms reappearing at far higher prices, with some neighborhoods showing rates more than ten times typical levels.
- President Lee Jae Myung denounced predatory practices and called for penalties that outweigh any unjust gains.
- Travel-platform listings documented sharp spikes, including a deluxe double room at 785,000 won on the concert dates versus 298,000 won the previous week.
- BTS’s Arirang world tour opens April 9 with Busan shows set for June 12–13, as fan backlash also targets HYBE over ticket pricing and a viral but unverified post alleged a ₩18 million two-night charge.