At noon on November 8, ahead of the G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch] IN HANOI, presented by VPBank concert at Ocean Park 3 (Hung Yen), the atmosphere around the wristband exchange area for the event became bustling.
While eager fans arrived early to queue, exchange wristbands, and take commemorative photos, outside, numerous “ticket scalpers” appeared, aggressively soliciting customers to buy tickets at prices several times higher than the original.
According to Dân trí reporters, dozens of people holding stacks of tickets were scattered around the main entrance of the check-in area. Whenever someone paused to inquire, they immediately approached, offering tickets.
Loud shouts created a commotion along the road: “Sir, these are great tickets, CAT 1A section, right next to the stage, 5 million VND per ticket!”, “Miss, buy a pair, these are real tickets, you can exchange them for wristbands immediately!”…
However, most fans just listened and then shook their heads, walking away. Gia Linh (born 2002), a concertgoer from Bắc Ninh, shared: “I already have my ticket, but my friend didn’t manage to buy one. I was thinking of getting an extra one for her to enjoy, but the scalpers are shouting such high prices, always a million VND higher than the original. I’ll just wait closer to the show time to see if the prices drop.”
Ticket scalpers soliciting customers to buy G-Dragon concert tickets (Video: Le Phuong Anh – Mai Cham).
Posing as a potential buyer, Dân trí reporters approached several “ticket scalpers” standing near the wristband exchange area. When asked, they quickly extended stacks of tickets in their hands, speaking and soliciting: “Buy now, miss, only 2 CAT1A tickets left, 7 million VND each. If you take both, I’ll drop it to 6.5 million VND per ticket. It’s G-Dragon, this price is already cheap!”
Another seller interjected: “My VIP tickets are 14 million VND a pair, super close to the stage. If you’re lucky, you might even see your idol walk by…”
Comparatively, mid-tier tickets like CAT1A-B, CAT2A-B, etc., were typically about 1 million VND higher than their original prices. Meanwhile, high-tier tickets such as VVIP and VIP could sometimes be cheaper than the original price. The lowest tier, GA, rarely saw resale activity.
When further questioned about the transaction method and accompanying benefits compared to official tickets, the seller explained: “If you buy the ticket, I can take you to exchange for the wristband, and then you pay. Rest assured, the tickets still come with full special benefits, just like buying directly from the organizers.”
However, when reporters tried to bargain, these individuals all shook their heads, asserting that “there’s no lowering the price.” At most, they would only offer a slight discount if customers bought a pair of tickets.
“It’s a waste not to buy, this show is rare. G-Dragon fans are crazy, someone will definitely buy it. Go ask around for prices for a bit and then come back, this is the cheapest here,” added a person claiming to have “VIP tickets.” Still holding a stack of tickets, this person both solicited and scanned the area around the wristband exchange for new customers.
Notably, many tourists from China, Thailand, and Japan also fell into the “maze” of the “ticket scalpers.”
A Chinese tourist tried to bargain with a “ticket scalper” using a translation tool but couldn’t close the deal. As the tourist was about to leave, the “ticket scalper” chased after them, trying to solicit.
The scene in front of the G-Dragon concert check-in area was bustling, with the involvement of the “ticket scalper” group.
According to investigation, G-Dragon concert ticket prices on the “black market” ranged from 4 million VND to 14 million VND, depending on the section. Specifically, CAT5 tickets were advertised for about 6 million VND each, CAT3 for about 5 million VND each, while VIP tickets reached 14 million VND per pair.
Some sellers suggested “buying pair tickets for a cheaper price,” urging buyers to complete transactions quickly, warning that “prices will increase even more closer to show time.”
Given this situation, the event organizers continuously advised fans via loudspeaker not to buy unofficial tickets to avoid risks. Additionally, the organizers reminded attendees to carefully check their wristbands after exchanging tickets, as once they leave the counter, the organizers will not support exchanges or re-verification.
Tonight, G-Dragon will perform the first night of his two-day tour in Vietnam. Fans are eagerly anticipating seeing the “King of K-pop.”
G-Dragon (real name Kwon Ji Yong, born 1988) is the leader of BIGBANG, one of South Korea’s top idol groups.
Dubbed the “King of K-pop,” G-Dragon stands out with his comprehensive talent, from songwriting and music production to choreography and unique fashion style, and is considered one of the most globally influential artists.
G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch] IN HANOI, presented by VPBank, is part of the “King of K-pop”‘s third global tour, organized to promote his album of the same name, released in 2025.
This also marks G-Dragon’s first global tour in 8 years since Act III: MOTTE World Tour (2017).
Hanoi being chosen as the final international stop not only demonstrates Vietnam’s growing position on the global music events map but also opens up opportunities to attract a large international audience.
