BLACKPINK is back, and their Deadline world tour is already proving to be one of the most anticipated events of the yea. The K-pop supergroup’s shows are selling out at breakneck speed, with fans flooding ticketing platforms and camping online for hours—only to be met with heartbreak as tickets vanish in minutes. In South Korea, both Goyang Stadium shows on 5 July sold out almost instantly, prompting organisers to release limited-view seats just to appease demand. With more Asia dates expected to drop soon, fans across the region are bracing for similar ticket battles.
But the excitement has taken a troubling turn. In cities like Singapore and Hong Kong, the scramble for tickets has opened the floodgates to scalpers and scammers. In Singapore, authorities and Ticketmaster have issued urgent warnings that any ticket not bought from the official site will be void—resale tickets, regardless of how legitimate they seem, will not be accepted at the venue. Carousell, TikTok, and Facebook have already been flagged as hotbeds for fake listings, and enforcement teams are actively removing resale posts. Despite these efforts, desperate fans are still falling prey to fraud. In Hong Kong, one fan lost nearly HK$4,900 after transferring money for tickets over social media, only to be ghosted by the seller.
Online, the frustration is real. Fans have taken to social media to share stories of disappointment—many were logged into ticketing platforms long before the release, only to see "Sold Out" flash across their screens. Others are now faced with the agonising choice of staying home or risking hundreds of dollars on dubious resellers. Amid all the chaos, Singapore's police have advised concertgoers to use scam-blocking apps, enable two-factor authentication on bank accounts, and report suspicious listings immediately.
Even with the challenges, the hype around BLACKPINK’s tour is undeniable. The group’s immense popularity in Asia has made each stop feel like a once-in-a-lifetime event, with some cities reportedly considering additional shows to meet demand. Fans who are still holding out hope are being reminded to stick to the official Ticketmaster channels and to avoid offers that seem too good to be true—because they probably are.
As the Deadline world tour picks up steam, one thing is clear: whether they manage to snag a ticket or not, Asia’s BLINKs are showing up in full force, ready to celebrate the return of BLACKPINK. Just remember to keep your guard up—and your wallet safe.
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