SHINee Taemin’s LA Concert Tickets Hit Rock-Bottom Prices As Scalpers Scramble
Resale tickets for SHINee star Taemin‘s Los Angeles concert have plummeted to remarkably low prices, with some going for as little as $8-10 USD. The dramatic price drop appears to be the result of ticket resellers struggling to profit from their initial high-markup strategy.
The SHINee member’s highly anticipated performance — part of his first solo world tour Ephemeral Gaze announced in mid-2024 — has become the latest example of how scalping continues to affect the K-Pop concert industry. Initially, scalpers purchased large quantities of tickets, hoping to resell them at premium prices. However, as the concert date approaches, these resellers have been forced to slash prices significantly to recover the bare minimum of their “investment.”
y'all go get your taemin la tickets now that price is crazy… pic.twitter.com/aZjzp4TYpX
— jos ❀ (@nyuubaeks) February 4, 2025
In response to the sudden price drop, fans have taken to social media to encourage others to take advantage of the unusually low prices. Fan efforts aim to ensure a packed venue for the talented performer, turning what could have been a setback into an opportunity for more fans to experience Taemin’s live performance.
This is what happens when scalpers go crazy and people don’t cave into their stupid demands… that being said get your taemin in LA resale tickets now! 🫵🏼 https://t.co/Ev4sCSOWXt
— TAEMIN WORLD TOUR 🌎🌍🌏 (@advcltm) February 4, 2025
hi i hate everyone who bought 10+ vip tickets for taemin or anyone who bought vip without having an actual ticket. you ruined this for people who actually like him + people who had the chance of seeing him. i hope you’re happy scalpers.
— ♡︎ IS SEEING TAEMIN! (@taem1nsfairy) December 16, 2024
scalpers you’re the worst..rot in hell selling a €130 Taemin Frankfurt concert ticket for €500. You’ve stolen from real fans. Taemates,don’t give these people any money
thank you for allowing this😑 @eventimDE pic.twitter.com/aUqgleHYHo
— Taemlover ∞ 짝궁 (@Loya_Taemint) December 5, 2024
The tour, which began with various stops across Asia, later expanded to include additional venues in North America, South America, and Europe. The overwhelming fan response led to even more European dates being added to the schedule, demonstrating Taemin’s strong global appeal.
This situation yet again points to the ongoing challenges faced by the K-pop concert industry regarding ticket scalping. While the current circumstance may benefit fans who previously couldn’t afford the inflated resale prices, it also underscores the need for more effective measures to prevent scalping practices that initially drive ticket prices to unreasonable levels.
