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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Blackpink Fans Go All Out as Anti-Scalping Campaign Takes Over Goyang Stadium
Fans, Stickers, and Slogans - A Weekend Like No Other If you thought Blackpink concerts were just about killer performances and screaming fans, think again. This weekend at Goyang Stadium, the vibe was all about fair play -with a full-blown anti-scalping campaign stealing the spotlight. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Music Concert Industry Association of Korea and the Korea Creative Content Agency (Kocca) teamed up to make sure everyone had a shot at seeing their idols, minus the headache of overpriced resale tickets. Here's how it went down: fans could jump into interactive activities, answer quizzes about scalping, and score custom-made stickers. But it didn't stop there-crafting catchy anti-scalping slogans and blasting them on social media meant you could win cool prizes. For a generation that lives for Insta stories and hashtags, this was basically a festival within a festival. Free Legal Advice and Real-Time Reporting - Not Your Average Concert Ever been scammed by a ticket reseller and wished you could do something about it? At Goyang, fans got the chance to chat with attorney Baek Se-hee for free legal advice on scalping issues. Plus, if you spotted something fishy, there was a booth right there to report scalpers in real-time. Imagine if we had this kind of setup at our own music festivals-no more shady WhatsApp groups selling passes at ten times the price! The campaign also called out music chart manipulation, which messes with fair play for new artists. The goal? A transparent, honest music scene where everyone gets a fair shot-something that would hit home for any music lover who's seen their favorite indie artist struggle to break through. Social Media Challenges and the Power of Fandom No modern campaign is complete without a social media angle. Fans who posted proof of their anti-scalping activism with the right hashtags got a shot at a prize draw. It's the kind of thing that turns a regular concert into a movement-because when fans unite for a cause, things actually change. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The organizers, including the KPA (a big player with over 40 concert organizers under its belt), say this is just the beginning. Their goal? To build a ticketing culture that's fair for everyone, not just those with deep pockets or fast fingers. Beyond Goyang - Blackpink's World Tour and the Bigger Picture After rocking Goyang, Blackpink's taking this energy global-16 cities, 31 stadium shows, from Los Angeles and Paris to Bangkok and Tokyo. It's a reminder that ticket scalping isn't just a Korean problem; it's the same story everywhere, from Mumbai's music festivals to Delhi's cricket matches. What stands out is how fans and organizers are teaming up to fight back. In a world where FOMO is real and tickets vanish in seconds, campaigns like this give everyone a fair shot at the experience-no matter where you're from. There's something super relatable here for anyone who's ever been priced out of a concert or match by scalpers. It's about fairness, community, and making sure the real fans get the front row, not just the richest ones. It's inspiring to see how music brings people together-not just for the beats, but to make things better for everyone. Here's hoping we see more of this energy at our own concerts and festivals soon.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Molby Previews Leicester vs Liverpool: 'They don't have a squad that can defend'
Molby Previews Leicester vs Liverpool: 'They don't have a squad that can defend' Leicester vs Liverpool Preview: Jan Molby Predicts 2-0 Reds Victory Focus Sharpens as Liverpool Close in on the Title As Liverpool edge closer to securing the Premier League title, Jan Molby and Trev Downey took time on the latest Molby On The Spot podcast (Anfield Index) to preview Sunday's crucial clash away at Leicester City. With just two wins needed to wrap up the league, Molby was confident—but not complacent. Advertisement 'They don't score many goals, Leicester,' Molby observed. 'I think it'll be Leicester City 0-2 Liverpool.' It's the sort of pragmatic, quietly confident prediction that fits the tone of Liverpool's late-season momentum under Arne Slot. The Reds, who have dropped points rarely this campaign, will approach the match knowing that any slip-up could still open the door to their rivals. Leicester's Struggles: 'A Tale of Doom' Molby was clear in his assessment of Leicester's season: 'It's been a tale of doom.' Sitting at the bottom of the table on just 18 points, Leicester look like a club in freefall. Downey, running through their recent results, pointed out the depth of their issues: 'They've had some dubious results… beaten by Newcastle, United, Chelsea, West Ham. It's not been a good year in any way, shape or form.' Advertisement Molby added, 'They don't have a squad that can defend. That Leicester team wasn't built for a relegation fight—it was built to play possession football. And then they brought in Steve Cooper, a defensive manager. That was always going to be trouble.' Liverpool's Mindset: Eyes on the Prize Despite Leicester's form, Molby was adamant Liverpool couldn't afford to take anything for granted. 'You do fight to the end,' he said of Leicester. 'It's the most demoralising thing in the world to be relegated. For as long as you can delay it, you do.' But he doesn't believe Liverpool will get dragged into any chaos. 'I can't see us starting to run up four or fives,' Molby said. 'I think it'll be professional. 2-0.' Advertisement Downey agreed, noting the strength of Liverpool's mentality: 'It's a super position to be in. Two wins and it's done. It's all there now.' The Bigger Picture Beyond the Leicester match itself, the tone of the podcast made it clear: Liverpool have learned from past near-misses. The emphasis from Molby was not on flair but on finishing the job. 'I know you've said it before,' said Downey, 'you feel like it's a job that should get done.' Molby nodded to the pressures of past seasons but stressed Liverpool now have the experience to handle the run-in. Leicester might still be scrapping, but Liverpool are in control.
