On Live Broadcast, BTS Says “Raising Prices by Several Times Is Too Much”
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The group BTS has directly criticized the price gouging controversy surrounding local accommodations ahead of their upcoming Busan concert next month.
On May 26, BTS leader RM addressed the issue during a live broadcast on the fan community platform Weverse, saying, “There are too many news reports about the prices of accommodations in Busan, and it makes me feel bad.” He added, “It’s understandable for prices to fluctuate between peak and off-peak seasons, but let’s keep it reasonable. Seriously.”
Jimin, who is from Busan, also expressed disappointment, stating, “It’s supposed to be a happy occasion, but raising prices by several times is just too much.” Jungkook joined in, saying “Gomaera” in the Busan dialect, meaning “That’s enough.” Jimin emphasized, “Whenever fans come to Busan, I hope they leave with only good memories.”
This broadcast took place right after BTS won three awards, including ‘Artist of the Year,’ at the American Music Awards (AMA). The group is scheduled to hold their ‘Arirang’ world tour concert at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on June 12 and 13.
Following the announcement of the concert dates, some accommodation providers in Busan reportedly canceled existing reservations unilaterally or drastically increased their prices, sparking controversy. Posts on online communities claimed that rooms normally priced around 50,000 won had jumped to 3 million won, and rooms usually around 70,000 won had soared to 5 million won. Some fans responded by declaring, “We won’t spend a single won in Busan.”
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As the controversy grew, the city of Busan launched the ‘Fair Accommodation Challenge’ to improve lodging convenience for tourists. Currently, major local temples such as Beomeosa, Hongbeopsa, and Seonamsa, as well as churches, cathedrals, universities, and public institutions, have decided to provide accommodations either for free or at reasonable prices.
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