K-Pop fans were left in shock when ticket prices for TXT’s ongoing world tour were spotted on resale platforms with astonishingly high price tags, reaching upwards of $1 million each.

TOMORROW X TOGETHER, commonly known as TXT, launched their third world tour, ACT: PROMISE, in Seoul on May 3.

The tour includes performances across various major cities in the United States and Japan, with one of the key stops being Washington’s Capital One Arena on June 8.

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Originally, tickets were sold for up to a few hundred dollars — a typical price range for high-demand K-Pop concerts.

However, the situation took a dramatic turn when two tickets were posted for sale at over a million dollars each. With taxes and service charges added, the total cost for these two tickets would exceed a staggering $2.6 million.

This exorbitant listing, while likely unattainable, highlights a severe escalation in ticket scalping practices, particularly in the US market.

The initial shock gave way to a mix of humor and frustration among TXT’s fanbase and beyond. Fans took to social media to express their dismay and crack jokes about the ludicrous prices.

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However, the underlying dissatisfaction with the current state of ticket resales is hard to miss.

The “million-dollar” incident is not the first time K-Pop fans have voiced their discontent over inflated concert prices, which often put live events out of reach for many genuine fans.

The problem of ticket scalping has been a recurring issue in the entertainment industry, including the K-Pop scene, and it often results in legislative attempts to curb these practices.

Yet, as demonstrated by the recent absurd TXT ticket prices, effective solutions are still needed to protect fans from predatory pricing and ensure that live entertainment remains accessible to all.

Meanwhile, the $1,030,000 USD tickets for TXT’s show in Washington are still available on Ticketmaster, in case any “lucky” fans are looking to buy.

As the controversy continues, fans and industry insiders alike are eagerly awaiting a resolution to this escalating issue.

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NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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