Popular South Korean actor Park Bo-gum has taken a bold public stance against ticket scalpers who have been illegally reselling tickets to his fan meetings at inflated prices. The star directly confronted scalpers on social media, warning fans about the illegal practice and personally calling out those attempting to profit from his events.

The controversy began when Park noticed foreign users advertising the sale of exclusive photo cards and postcards that were meant to be distributed as entry perks for attendees of his fan meeting. On Monday, Park reposted one such message and added his own pointed comment: "You shouldn't sell that. Do you really want to?" The original post was quickly deleted after the actor's public response, highlighting the immediate impact of his intervention.

Park didn't stop there, expanding his personal campaign against scalpers by highlighting other illegal resale attempts. He quoted posts from users who were offering tickets at prices well above face value, with some even providing specific seat information to potential buyers. To signal his determination to crack down on these activities, Park attached a detective emoji to his responses, a move that drew both laughter and widespread support from his fanbase.

The issue of ticket scalping has become a persistent problem throughout South Korea's music and entertainment industries, raising serious concerns about fairness for genuine fans and safety issues related to unauthorized ticket sales. The problem has become so widespread that major organizations have been forced to take action. For example, when legendary singer Cho Yong-pil held his recent concert, organizers led by the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) announced they would implement strict identity verification checks to prevent illegal ticket resales and ensure tickets reached legitimate fans.

The scalping issue extends beyond just music concerts, affecting various segments of the entertainment industry. The film industry has also encountered similar challenges, particularly with stage greeting events where tickets featuring popular actors and directors are frequently resold at premium prices. These practices not only harm genuine fans but also create unfair market conditions that benefit only illegal resellers.

Fans have responded enthusiastically to Park's proactive approach to addressing the scalping problem. Many expressed that it felt refreshing and encouraging to see a major celebrity directly taking on the issue rather than ignoring it or leaving it to management companies to handle. The actor's willingness to personally engage with the problem has been praised as setting a positive example for other entertainers facing similar challenges.

Park Bo-gum has been actively touring with his "Be With You" fan meeting series since July, connecting with international audiences across multiple continents. His tour has taken him to diverse locations including Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Monterrey and Mexico City in Mexico, São Paulo in Brazil, and Santiago in Chile, demonstrating his global popularity and the international demand for his appearances.