On August 28th, Interpark Ticket unveiled the seating arrangement for the highly anticipated BLACKPINK world tour finale in Seoul, shedding light on the ticket costs and causing a wave of reactions from fans.

The announcement regarding ticket prices for BLACKPINK's concert evoked a mixed response from the fan community. Observers noted sentiments such as concerns over the potential impact on student fans, coupled with an acknowledgment of the financial burdens posed by the pricing structure. 

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The details disclosed that VIP seats boast the proximity of being some of the closest floor seats to the stage, while R seats grant access to the side floor seats near the stage, along with certain 1st-floor spots.

S grade tickets encompass side seats on the 1st and 2nd floors, as well as all 3rd-floor seats. Meanwhile, A grade tickets encompass all 4th-floor seats.

This upward trend in concert ticket prices is not unique to BLACKPINK, as other celebrated idol groups like BTS and SEVENTEEN have also witnessed similar increases in recent times.

To contextualize, BTS's Seoul Jamsil Main Stadium concert last year featured VIP seats priced at $165.83 and general  seats at $124.37. Likewise, SEVENTEEN's event held at Seoul Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium this year listed VIP seats at $149.24 and general seats at $116.08 .

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Amidst this ticket pricing discussion, BLACKPINK has been generating significant attention for becoming the first Korean girl group to perform at the Gochek Sky Dome. As the group nears a potential re-contract with YG Entertainment, their achievements continue to amplify their standing in the industry.

Pre-booking for offline concert tickets will commence at 8 PM on the 29th, exclusively targeting paid fan club members through Interpark Ticket.

General booking, available for all, will open at 7 PM on September 1st. For fans opting for online live streaming, including options for delayed streaming, passes will be available for purchase starting from 8 PM on the 29th via Weverse Shop.

As anticipation builds for the grand spectacle, the discussions surrounding ticket prices underscore the evolving dynamics of fan participation in the era of modern K-pop.

In the bustling world of K-pop, anticipation is running high as BLACKPINK gears up for their much-awaited Seoul Encore concert. 

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