BTS fans, eager for the group's comeback tour, are losing thousands to scammers exploiting high demand and limited availability during chaotic ticket sales.
BTS is currently on a world tour
Jun 22, 2026
04:50 pm
What's the storyThe recent surge in demand for tickets to K-pop group BTS's mammoth global tour has left many fans, known as ARMYs, disappointed and heartbroken.
The overwhelming demand has led to an increase in scams, with fans solely from Southeast Asia losing over $100K, as per the BBC.
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