G-Dragon Concert Organiser Cancelling Fans' Tickets Instead Of Targeting Scalpers?
Just when it seemed the controversy over G-Dragon (권지용) concert tickets couldn't get any worse, it did. Fans were already outraged when the organiser, Star Planet Malaysia, managed to re-release only 254 tickets after cancelling those acquired by scalpers, especially given that over 300 were allegedly snapped up by local and international buyers using a bypass.
The company gave assurances that it would further investigate the issue and cancel any ticket linked to suspicious activity. However, some genuine fans have since come forward after discovering that their tickets are no longer valid. Here's what happened:
One of our readers got in touch with us to share that some G-Dragon fans received an email from Star Planet informing them that their tickets had been voided due to irregularities. According to the screenshots they provided, one fan urged others to check their emails to confirm whether their tickets were still valid. 'How can they cancel my ticket like that? I thought they said only scalped tickets would be voided, but it turns out, they voided mine,' the fan wrote.
A user on Twitter, who runs a ticketing service, backed the affected fan, stating that one of her customers also had their ticket voided, despite the ticket being purchased legally through the official website. The story is currently making waves on Twitter, with many accusing the organiser of failing to keep its promise to cancel scalped tickets. Others have questioned the methods used to detect these resold tickets. Some pointed out that notorious scalper Aqil Zubir has made his Instagram account public again to continue reselling G-Dragon tickets, further fuelling suspicion that Star Planet has yet to void the tickets he purchased.
If that weren't suspicious enough, the scalper posted on his Instagram Story that he had recently attended the Maher Zain concert press conference, a private event typically reserved for media, organisers, and VIPs. This has raised questions about whether he could be one of the alleged insiders with access to the tickets. There is currently no concrete evidence to support this rumour, but given that he is still openly promoting ticket resales, there is reason to suspect that he may at least have been overlooked by Star Planet.
As for the 254 re-released tickets, the website indicates they have already sold out, yet no official announcement has been made. If these speculations hold any truth, it may be wise to check your email to ensure your tickets are still valid for the upcoming G-Dragon concert in Kuala Lumpur.
Sources: Story Submitted By Reader, Instagram
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