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  Businesses demand additional payments after confirmed reservations Authorities to strengthen monitoring of unfair trade practices The Korea Consumer Agency, the Fair Trade Commission, and the Busan Consumer Organizations Council have issued a consumer alert regarding accommodation-related fraud and overcharging ahead of BTS's "Arirang in Busan" world tour concerts, scheduled to take place in Busan on June 12-13. Under Article 7 of the Enforcement Rules of the Public Health Control Act, accommodation providers are required to honor the rates they publicly advertise. Even if a business demands additional payment after a reservation has been confirmed, consumers are under no obligation to pay. However, a number of unfair practices have recently been reported. One accommodation provider in Busan's Haeundae District demanded an additional 500,000 won (approximately US$ 332) from a customer who had already booked a two-night stay during the concert period, claiming that t...

  Global superstar BTS has once again demonstrated its immense worldwide influence by successfully concluding the North American leg of its ARIRANG world tour. According to BigHit Music on the 30th, BTS kicked off the tour in Tampa, Florida, on April 25 (local time) and went on to perform a total of 15 concerts across five North American cities: El Paso, Mexico City, Stanford, and Las Vegas. The group attracted approximately 840,000 fans throughout the tour. Every show on the North American tour sold out completely. Due to overwhelming demand from fans, additional concerts were added in Tampa, Stanford, and Las Vegas, and those extra dates also sold out, underscoring BTS's extraordinary popularity. During the tour, BTS performed a diverse setlist featuring songs from their new album ARIRANG alongside many of their greatest hits. Fans packed the venues and enthusiastically sang along to the Korean lyrics while cheering throughout the performances. One of the most memorable moments c...

On the 28th (local time), BTS successfully wrapped up the fourth concert of their Las Vegas stop with the enthusiastic participation of more than 60,000 fans at Allegiant Stadium. For over two hours, the global group set the entire venue ablaze with breathtaking performances, stable live vocals, and energy that barely seemed to fade despite their intense schedule. Even though the concert ended quite late, J-Hope still appeared on Weverse Live to chart briefly with fans as a final goodbye after four nights of performances. The day before, RM had also held a similar livestream discussing the production process behind the album ARIRANG , sparking heated discussions across social media. Today, however, J-Hope's livestream felt much calmer. He was seen wearing casual clothes and removing his makeup while carefully reading fans' comments. When one fan asked, "J-Hope, how are you?" the idol softly replied, "I'm good, but I'm a little bit exhausted." However...

  Joint inspections of accomodations and intensified special investigations Government to implement consumer protection measures and conduct focused inspections As controversy grows over alleged hotel price gouging in Busan ahead of BTS's Busan World Tour concert, the Busan Metropolitan Government and the police are escalating their response to conducting inspection and launching special investigations. The Busan Metropolitan Police Agency announced on the 29th that it will participate in three joint inspections with relevant government agencies on October 8-9, focusing on illegal practices at accomodation businesses near the Busan Asiad Main Stadium.  In addition, School Police Officers (SPOs) will be deployed around the concert venue to carry out guidance and protection activities for young people. Reports indicate that some accommodation providers in Busan demanded additional payments from customers whose reservations had already been confirmed for the BTS concert period, w...

  BTS has returned to Allegiant Stadium as part of their world tour, continuing their sold-out concert series. The group held their first Las Vegas show on Thursday and wrapping up the series with one final show on Friday (local time). The atmosphere surrounding the concerts has remained explosive, with tens of thousands of ARMYs filling the stadium every single night. What makes this even more interesting is that the American Music Awards (AMAs) took place in between BTS's Las Vegas concerts this time around —the very event where the group made history by sweeping three major awards, including the prestigious Artis of the Year . Naturally, BTS's victory at the AMAs quickly became one of the hottest discussion topics online, and the members did not forget to bring that joy onto the stage to share with their fans. Right from the opening of the concert, Jimin sent the entire stadium into a frenzy when he said, "We have something to celebrate. Our ARMY got an award. We did it...

  On the 27th (local time), Forbes Korea unveiled its "Estimated Income" Top 10 in the Power Celebrity rankings. The list highlights the diverse business portofolios and strong revenue-generating capabilities of globally active K-pop artists. The estimated pre-tax earnings for the 2025-2026 period were calculated through a structured breakdown of revenue streams, including music sales, live performances, television appearances, film projects, annual salaries, and endorsement activities. Forbes Korea's perspective on celebrities has been distinct from the very beginning. Rather than focusing on who is more beloved by the public, the magazine prioritizes those with greater economic influence. It examines the flow of capital rather than fan fervor and values sustainable influence over temporary popularity. In its view, celebrities are not merely stars, but industrial assets. Revenue reflects who is driving the market, which Forbes Korea considers the most important factor in...