K-Pop fans were left in shock when ticket prices for TXT’s ongoing world tour were spotted on resale platforms with astonishingly high price tags, reaching upwards of $1 million each.

TOMORROW X TOGETHER, commonly known as TXT, launched their third world tour, ACT: PROMISE, in Seoul on May 3.

The tour includes performances across various major cities in the United States and Japan, with one of the key stops being Washington’s Capital One Arena on June 8.

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Originally, tickets were sold for up to a few hundred dollars — a typical price range for high-demand K-Pop concerts.

However, the situation took a dramatic turn when two tickets were posted for sale at over a million dollars each. With taxes and service charges added, the total cost for these two tickets would exceed a staggering $2.6 million.

This exorbitant listing, while likely unattainable, highlights a severe escalation in ticket scalping practices, particularly in the US market.

The initial shock gave way to a mix of humor and frustration among TXT’s fanbase and beyond. Fans took to social media to express their dismay and crack jokes about the ludicrous prices.

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However, the underlying dissatisfaction with the current state of ticket resales is hard to miss.

The “million-dollar” incident is not the first time K-Pop fans have voiced their discontent over inflated concert prices, which often put live events out of reach for many genuine fans.

The problem of ticket scalping has been a recurring issue in the entertainment industry, including the K-Pop scene, and it often results in legislative attempts to curb these practices.

Yet, as demonstrated by the recent absurd TXT ticket prices, effective solutions are still needed to protect fans from predatory pricing and ensure that live entertainment remains accessible to all.

Meanwhile, the $1,030,000 USD tickets for TXT’s show in Washington are still available on Ticketmaster, in case any “lucky” fans are looking to buy.

As the controversy continues, fans and industry insiders alike are eagerly awaiting a resolution to this escalating issue.

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2PM’s Lee Junho has officially ended his 17-year journey with JYP Entertainment, and fans can’t stop talking about his touching farewell gesture.

On April 15, photos began circulating online showing the special gift Junho prepared for all the JYP staff before officially leaving the agency.

In the photo, a heartfelt banner from Junho reads, “To the JYP family, I was happy because we were together. Thank you sincerely. From Lee Junho.”

Along with this message, Junho set up a cheesecake station at the company’s café — with a slice for each employee to take and enjoy.

That day marked Junho’s official departure from the company he first joined as a trainee, spending nearly two decades growing as a singer, actor, and all-around star.

Back on March 20, JYP had already announced the contract ending, saying, “After deep discussions, both sides have decided not to renew the contract. We sincerely thank Lee Junho for being part of the company’s growth and journey over the past 17 years.”

Junho also shared a warm message through the agency, “Thank you sincerely for the support given to me over the past 17 years. I will move forward while cherishing the relationships and support we’ve built during this long time together.”

Even though he’s officially left the agency, Junho’s activities in Japan will still be handled by JYP. “We will continue to manage his activities in Japan and will actively support future collaborations as needed,” the agency stated.

This sweet gesture isn’t the only thing that showed Junho’s character recently. On March 27, he donated 100 million KRW (around $75,000 USD) to World Vision, requesting that the funds go to support children and residents affected by the devastating wildfires in Gyeongnam and Gyeongbuk.

Fans are now looking forward to Junho’s next chapter, with his appearances in Netflix’s new series “Cashero” and tvN’s “Typhoon Trading Company” lined up for this year.

From heartfelt goodbyes to generous donations, Junho is showing the world that he’s not just a talented artist — but also a genuinely kind soul.

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