BTS announces a world tour, causing hotel prices in Busan to spike. President Lee Jae-myung condemns the price gouging.
January/17/2026 17:36
BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) announced a world tour for the first time in four years, and the accommodation prices at hotels in Busan, where the performances will be held, have skyrocketed, causing controversy. As concerns spread, President Lee Jae-myung also mentioned this. On the 16th, President Lee shared an article from Korean media stating that after the announcement of BTS's Busan concert, accommodation prices soared up to ten times. President Lee described it as 'malicious tyranny that disrupts the order of the entire market and causes great damage to everything,' adding, 'We must eradicate this. Measures must be taken so that the damages far exceed the unjustly obtained profits.' This discussion expanded after the schedule for BTS's world tour was made public. Their agency, BIGHIT MUSIC, announced the tour dates through their official site at midnight on the 14th. The Busan concerts are scheduled for June 12 and 13, with June 13 being BTS's debut anniversary, further heightening fan expectations as it will be held in the hometown of members Jimin and Jungkook. Following the announcement, hotel bookings in Busan surged, with some accommodation platforms reportedly setting prices more than double the usual rates for the concert dates. The price increase continues across Busan, with some hotels requesting cancellations, and some fans are sharing how to report damages to the Korea Consumer Agency. BTS will kick off their new world tour on April 9 at the Goyang Sports Complex. This tour will cover 79 shows in 34 cities, marking the highest number of performances in K-POP history. Concerts in Japan and the Middle East are expected to be added, further expanding the tour scale. They will also hold performances in several stadiums in the U.S., including El Paso, Foxborough, Arlington, and Baltimore, marking the first performances by a Korean artist in those venues. Additionally, plans are in place to enhance the immersive experience at venues by introducing a 360-degree stage. - BTS's Japan concerts are confirmed for April 17 & 18! World tour dates announced - BTS's first concert in Japan in about seven years! Two days at Tokyo Dome in April... They will return to Japan again in 2027.
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