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BTS fans decry 'obscenely high' Busan hotel prices for concerts

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Fans of the K-pop group BTS are expressing frustration over extremely high hotel prices in Busan, South Korea, ahead of the group's upcoming concerts. The concerts, scheduled for June 12th and 13th, coincide with BTS's 13th debut anniversary, drawing a large number of local and international attendees. Many fans feel forced to seek accommodation outside the city or pay exorbitant rates, with some comparing the situation unfavorably to previous events in Seoul. AI

RANK_REASON This is a fan complaint about event-driven price gouging, not a core AI news item.

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BTS fans decry 'obscenely high' Busan hotel prices for concerts

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · The Korea Times ·

    BTS fans blast ‘obscenely high’ room prices ahead of Busan concerts

    South Korean religious groups, universities and public institutions are offering free or affordable accommodation options for BTS fans who have become targets of price gouging ahead of the supergroup’s June concerts in Busan, but supply remains limited, leaving many to stick with…

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