Police Warn Fans Against Fake BTS Ticket Resales Ahead of Free Comeback Show

With anticipation soaring for BTS’s free comeback performance at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21, Korean police have issued an urgent warning about ticket scams targeting fans online.

The alert comes as the reservation site saw more than 100,000 people in the waiting queue immediately after bookings opened, highlighting the explosive demand for the historic event.

Fake resale posts and proxy booking offers flood social media

According to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, multiple online posts claimed to resell tickets for ₩100,000 to ₩1.2 million ($75–$900) despite the concert being completely free.

Authorities also identified numerous advertisements offering proxy ticketing services for fees ranging from ₩10,000 to ₩300,000. In some cases, users promised to pay a “success fee” if the booking went through, while others attempted to transfer tickets for ₩100,000–₩150,000.

Police have already requested the deletion and blocking of 34 related posts and are continuing real-time monitoring.

“Resale is impossible” — identity checks required

Officials stressed that, according to the event organizers:

• Proxy booking is not allowed
• Tickets are non-transferable
• On-site ID verification is mandatory

This means any resale offer is highly likely to be a scam.

Authorities added that low-cost proxy booking deals may actually be attempts to steal personal information, urging fans never to share:

• ID details
• booking account credentials
• payment information

Pop-up warnings appear on ticketing site

During the reservation process, users were shown a police message stating that illegal ticket transactions can lead to criminal punishment, reinforcing the zero-tolerance policy.

Up to 260,000 people expected — major crowd control plan

The concert is projected to draw as many as 260,000 attendees to the Gwanghwamun and Sejong-daero area.

To prevent dangerous overcrowding, police will:

• install 29 temporary entry pathways
• control crowd flow through designated routes only
• deploy large-scale on-site safety management

Fans urged to rely only on official channels

Authorities emphasized that the only safe way to attend the concert is through the official reservation system, warning that any resale or paid ticketing offer should be treated as fraud.

As BTS’s long-awaited return approaches, officials are calling on fans to stay vigilant so the celebration remains both safe and scam-free.