SHINee Taemin’s Concert Ticket Prices Become A Hot Topic

He introduced a new system from his previous concerts…

SHINee’s Taemin has once again become a trending topic online, this time with his upcoming concert at the KSPO Dome in April 2025. The ticket prices for the event have sparked a lot of debate online, with fans sharing their thoughts on the cost and the tiered pricing system.

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The concert, scheduled for April 26 and 27, will have varying ticket prices depending on the seating. The “GAZE” section will be priced at 198,000 KRW, while the R Section will be available for ₩154,000 KRW (about $106 USD). For those opting for the S Section, tickets will cost ₩132,000 KRW (about $91.20 USD). According to his agency’s notice, all prices include VAT. This tiered system, which offers different pricing based on the seating section, has drawn reactions from Korean netizens.

[#태민] 📢

2024-25 TAEMIN WORLD TOUR [Ephemeral Gaze] Finale 진행 안내

☄공연 일시
25.04.26 (토) 17:00 / 25.04.27 (일) 16:00 (KST)

☄공연 장소
KSPO DOME

☄티켓오픈
– 팬클럽 선예매 : 25.03.17 (월) 20:00 ~ 23:59 (KST)
– 일반 예매 : 25.03.19 (수) 20:00 (KST) ~

☄예매처
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— 태민 (TAEMIN) (@TAEMIN_BPM) March 8, 2025

Fans have expressed positive feedback on the S Section, noting that it’s significantly cheaper compared to other sections. Many are pleased with the fact that they can get a seat at a lower price while still enjoying the performance. Fans seem to think that the tiered pricing system makes a lot of sense, given the difference in the view and experience.

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Looking back at Taemin’s last concert in 2023, there were no tiered pricing systems in place. The “Metamorph” section tickets priced at ₩198,000 KRW (about $137 USD) included access to a soundcheck event, while the general tickets were ₩154,000 KRW (about $106 USD). As such, fans who attended the concert two years ago had to pay the same price for all seats, regardless of where they sat in the venue.

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The pricing structure has sparked quite a bit of discussion on online platforms, with fans weighing the pros and cons. The majority of comments seem to agree that the tiered pricing system is a necessity with rising K-Pop concert prices in recent years.

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• “I’m terrible at ticketing, so I always end up with seats in the back… but if it’s around 130,000 KRW, that’s great. “
• “I like the tiered pricing system. Haha.”
• “Honestly, having a flat price for all seats feels unfair, so the tiered pricing is better.”
• “I’m jealous.”
• “I really love the tiered pricing system.”