Ahead of BTS Jin's encore concert, Incheon hotels hike prices by 1200 percent; ARMY furious

BTS Jin

BTS' Jin has returned with fresh content, and the competition among the singer's followers is fiercer than ever. The renowned RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR will return for one final run online and in-person, with two days of concerts as part of the singer's encore tour. Jin will perform two gigs at the Incheon Munhak Main Stadium in Michuhol-gu, Incheon, on October 31 at 7 p.m. KST and November 1 at 6:30 p.m. KST, as announced on October 2. This has increased accommodation fees near the stadium, causing complications for consumers who had previously reserved the slots.

Hotels increase their price

Jin's last fan concert, which will be held over two days at the renowned Incheon Munhak Main Stadium, has caused some problems for non-fans who have booked accommodations near the stadium, as well as BTS ARMY members who want to check out spots near the venue for an easy commute to the Stadium. Netizens in online communities have began to share their experiences, with one person describing a surprise cancellation from the hotel, as well as a 1200 percent increase in prices when they attempted to rebook.

ARMY gets furious on hiked rates

"My confirmed booking was suddenly cancelled over the phone because the site said the price was wrong," shared the OP. They revealed the exact differences in the price range that the customers have been subjected to. "During holiday periods, prices usually peak at 80,000 KRW (approximately Rs 5,100), but they hiked it to 1,075,000 KRW (approximately Rs 67,550 )."

Another fan mentioned, "Wow, I'm getting pissed off. My booking was confirmed, but I got called saying the price was wrong and they'd cancel it for me... Yah, you crazy b'st'rd. Even during the holidays, it shouldn't be more than 80K won. What? 1,070K won? You're crazy. What kind of error is this? They've been charging that price all along. They're just trying to rip people off because Seokjin's having a concert. Let's see who actually cancels"

With short notice, the cost of other rooms near the stadium will likely rise significantly, particularly closer to the event date. Furthermore, the notification on Weverse stated that the performance date may be altered one day due to a change in the stadium's sports schedule. However, BTS' Jin's fans are pleased that the singer would be able to display his brilliance through these encore concerts, with the star himself revealing that the venue's availability was just made known to him three weeks ago.