BigBang’s S'pore show sparks $750 Help-To-Buy service prices
High demand for BigBang's 20th-anniversary concert in Singapore has led to the rise of 'Help-To-Buy' services charging up to $750 in proxy fees. These services assist fans in navigating virtual queues, sparking concerns over ticket accessibility and pricing.
Why it matters
The surge in secondary market proxy services reflects broader issues in the live entertainment industry regarding ticket scalping and consumer access.
K-pop stars BigBang have announced only one night in Singapore so far.
Listen SINGAPORE – With pre-sales for BigBang’s 20th-anniversary concert in Singapore kicking off on Aug 11 and virtual queue numbers on Ticketmaster exceeding 500,000 on the first day, the secondary ticketing market is seeing unprecedented price spikes, with “Help-To-Buy” (HTB) services charging unusually high surcharges.
Fans hoping to secure top-tier tickets for the K-pop boy band’s BigBang 2026-2027 World Tour XX : Cosmos show at the National Stadium on Oct 17 are being quoted up to $750 for the proxy booking fee alone – a cost that is billed on top of the official ticket prices, which range from $158 to $498.
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