BLACKPINK fans rage over 'zero visibility' seats in Goyang concert: "I paid to stare at a wall"
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Some fans walked away frustrated from BLACKPINK’s recent concert in Goyang, South Korea, after discovering that expensive seats gave them no view of the stage due to a massive screen installation.
Held on July 5 (KST) at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium, the ‘BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR’ show marked the group’s long-awaited return in front of fans as a full group. Tickets sold out instantly, with fans from around the world eager to attend.
However, the excitement was dampened for some attendees, especially those seated in the N3 section. A large central screen completely obstructed their view of the stage. Despite this, the seats were sold as general admission (B section) tickets for 132,000 KRW—approximately USD 98—not as restricted view seats.
One fan took to social media platform X and wrote, “There’s no review to give. I couldn’t see anything. It wasn’t just limited visibility—it was zero visibility.”
Another added, “It’s outrageous that these seats weren’t even marked as restricted view. I paid full price and couldn’t see any fireworks, drones, or the stage. Just the top of the screen, barely.”
A nearby attendee commented, “How can you charge more than restricted view seats and give us a completely blocked view? This isn’t right.”
Photos from the venue, widely shared online, showed how the N3 seats had a giant screen placed directly in front of them. The situation has sparked online backlash, with fans urging others to file complaints with consumer authorities and consider legal action.
According to South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission, if poor visibility is caused by the event organizers’ fault, consumers are entitled to a full refund and an additional 10% in compensation. The Korea Consumer Agency has previously ruled that organizers must reimburse ticket holders when VIP seats were downgraded due to visual obstructions.
Adding to the frustration, other restricted view seats were sold for 99,000 KRW (about USD 73), meaning the blocked N3 seats were not only less visible but also more expensive.
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