Tickets for BTS’s Singapore Show Fly off the Shelves in Under Four Hours
Let’s face it – the biggest K‑pop frenzy in Singapore just didn’t stop. BTS kicked off their Love Yourself World Tour at the National Stadium on January 19, and when tickets opened at 10 am on Saturday, you could almost hear the applause from a hundred miles away.
Sold Out in a Snap
The moment the click‑through door opened, One Production posted on Facebook and Twitter that the night was sold out by 1:30 pm. That’s a record‑fast four‑hour gold rush.
Where the Fun Started
Fans had already queued outside Kallang Wave Mall, with some arriving a full five days before the sale. The Sports Hub ticket website was clogged in the early hours, and it’s safe to say the 2024 meme “Waiting for tickets like” caught fire.
Ticket Tiers (excluding booking fees)
- ¥348 (domestic premium)
- ¥268 (standard)
- ¥238 (family)
- ¥198 (mid‑range)
- ¥148 (budget)
- ¥118 (discount)
- ¥88 (economy)
Real Fan Stories
Melody Siow – 30‑something K‑pop Queen
Melody from Kuala Lumpur snagged a pair of ¥268 tickets about an hour before the sale opened. She’s a loyal fan since last year and even has a personal assistant who earns around RM7,000 a month – that’s S$2,300 or so. “I’m very excited and happy, I can’t wait,” she posted, clutching the tickets for herself and her sister.
Sophia Phang – Home‑Based Dreamer
27-year‑old, housewife, and a 20‑year K‑pop veteran, Sophia was live in the virtual waiting room since 2 am on Saturday. The whole domestic team (her husband and a laptop) tried to grab one.
She confessed, “For sure I’m disappointed,” but she’s not giving up – she’ll keep her eyes on the Thailand and Hong Kong dates later in the year. She’s backing authorized retailers and staying away from shady resellers taking advantage of fans.
Police & Sees
Early Saturday, Singapore Police issued a warning on Facebook, encouraging folks to avoid unauthorized sellers. That same day, The Straits Times found over 20 listings on Carousell charging a hefty commission of at least $50 per ticket.
Why It Matters
2004’s National Stadium can host 55,000 people – a first for any K‑pop group. That’s no small feat. BTS has been on a meteoric rise, landing a cover on Time Magazine and speaking at the United Nations last month. The South Korean president’s office has even earmarked an Order of Cultural Merit for the seven members.
All in all, it’s a celebration of global pop culture. If you’re a fan, you’ll no doubt keep an eye on the next ticket drop – and maybe a coffee in hand just in case.
