It's none other than online concerts!
Typically broadcasted on platforms like Weverse or Beyond Live, these online concerts provide real-time streaming of idol performances. For fans who find ticket prices burdensome or those who want to attend the concert in person but can't, online streaming is like a blessing!
However, the prices for these online concerts were in the 30,000 won range before the pandemic. After going through the pandemic, the prices have skyrocketed, now surpassing 50,000 won. Additionally, some concerts no longer offer VOD (video on demand) and, in some cases, have transitioned to a system where fans need to pay extra fees to purchase streaming rights, allowing for a single re-broadcast on a specified date.
-Seriously, the prices are ridiculousㅋㅋㅋ If it's gonna be like this, at least let us own the VODㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-No way, online concerts used to be in the 20,000 to 30,000 won range, seriously, are they insane?
-For real, if online concerts go beyond 30,000 won, it's just a rip-off no matter how you look at it.
-Seriously, why is the price going up so much?
-Feels expensive without giving VOD; I remember concert DVDs used to be 45,000 won back in the day.
-Back in 2020 when it was in the 30,000 won range, I thought it was a waste even then... Watching at home, my mom would interrupt and talk, so I couldn't even concentrateㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-I don't understand why online concerts are so expensive.
-For real, it's ridiculous, especially when there's no replay available.
-They don't even provide VOD?
-For real, that's why I just don't bother with that payment; might as well watch fan camsㅜ
-I really don't understand this. Even movies in theaters don't cost more than 20,000 won, so why is an online concert priced like this? The quality is terrible, there's no replay, and it's just pure exploitation.
-At first, the price wasn't burdensome, and they even offered 2 replays. But gradually, the price became outrageous, and they started selling replays separately. Crazy people, where's their conscience? Meanwhile, if you're unlucky, the live broadcast gets interrupted abruptly.
