PLAVE’s encore fan concert Hello, Asterum! has proven to be a massive hit, selling out a staggering 20,000 live viewing seats almost instantly!

The rush for tickets was unprecedented, showcasing the virtual idol group's immense global appeal.

On September 11, Lotte Cinema and MegaBox opened sales for the live viewing tickets for the highly anticipated concert.

Within moments of ticket sales going live, over 50,000 users flooded the booking sites for 34 Lotte Cinema branches and 23 MegaBox locations nationwide, causing a complete sell-out on the same day.

But the excitement didn’t stop there—tickets for theaters in nine cities including Osaka, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, and Jakarta also sold out swiftly through first-come, first-served reservations, underlining the concert's global popularity.

The rapid sell-out of 20,000 tickets both domestically and internationally has only heightened anticipation for the upcoming second round of ticket sales.

Live viewing events let fans catch the concert either through real-time broadcasts or delayed viewings, accommodating time zone differences.

The Hello, Asterum! ENCORE, happening on October 5 and 6 at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium, is a much-anticipated encore of the first fan concert held in April. Notably, the fan club pre-sale tickets were snapped up within 10 minutes, reflecting the massive interest. The October 5 performance will be available for online streaming, while the October 6 show will be accessible through live viewing.

Mark your calendars: the second round of live viewing tickets for PLAVE FAN CONCERT Hello, Asterum! ENCORE will go on sale today, September 13, at 12 p.m. on MegaBox and Lotte Cinema’s booking sites.

Are you excited for PLAVE’s encore concert? Let us know in the comments!

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Seo Ye Ji is facing major backlash after her surprising appearance on SNL Korea 7.

On April 12, Seo Ye Ji made her long-awaited return to variety shows by guest-starring on Coupang Play's SNL Korea Season 7.

Before the show started, she made jaws drop by joking, "I'll gaslight the SNL crew and make it fun," referencing her own past controversies.

During the "Seo Ye GPT" segment, Seo Ye Ji played an AI that helped Kim Won Hoon nail a company presentation. She then made a sharp comment, saying, "The truly embarrassing thing is sitting quietly and being talked about behind your back. I've experienced that a lot," hinting at the criticism she’s faced.

In the "Eve Hair Salon" skit, Seo Ye Ji acted as a salon director and joked about her past "Kim Ddak Ddak" scandal, where she was accused of controlling her then-boyfriend Kim Jung Hyun. When a character mentioned her stiff neck, she responded, "It's firm," making everyone laugh but also stirring mixed feelings.

Fans were shocked to see Seo Ye Ji using her past scandals as comedy material, especially since it’s been eight years since her last variety show appearance. Many pointed out that joking about serious accusations like gaslighting and academic fraud might have gone too far.

The controversy over Seo Ye Ji’s education also came back into the spotlight. She had previously claimed she studied abroad in Spain, but in 2021 it was revealed she never actually attended the university she mentioned.

Her agency explained she was accepted but didn’t attend because of her career in Korea, but many netizens weren’t convinced.

On SNL Korea, Seo Ye Ji even played a character who lied about her past to impress a boyfriend, making fans think of her real-life academic background scandal.

After the episode aired, reactions online exploded. Some comments included, "Falsifying academic background is a crime," "This was too much," "It was funny though," "Let’s forgive it since it’s black comedy," and "Why was Seo Ye Ji the first guest?"

Seo Ye Ji’s bold jokes have definitely split public opinion, with some calling it brave and others saying it only reopened old wounds.

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