Byun Woo Seok's growing popularity has led to a surge in ticket scalping at his fan meetings. 

On May 29 KST, resale prices for tickets to Byun Woo Seok's fan meeting ranged from 200,000 won to a staggering 1.6 million won on a second-hand trading site. The original price for tickets to the 'Byun Woo Seok Asia Fan Meeting Tour Summer Letter' was a modest 77,000 won for all seats.

Ticket reservations for the Seoul performance of Byun Woo Seok's fan meeting were held on the May 27 KST. The overwhelming demand caused the server to crash, with up to 700,000 people waiting to secure tickets. Many fans were left disappointed as they were unable to secure tickets, leading to frustration expressed by many people.

Criticism has been directed at Byun Woo Seok's agency, with some arguing that the Jangchung Gymnasium, which seats approximately 4,500 people, is too small to accommodate his growing fan base. Scalpers took advantage of the situation, offering tickets at inflated prices, some reaching as high as 5 million won on certain trading platforms.

Reports of scams and fraudulent transactions emerged, despite warnings from the public to avoid purchasing tickets from blacklisted sellers. Some buyers shared their negative experiences to prevent others from falling victim to similar scams, urging caution when purchasing tickets from unofficial sources.

Interpark Ticket, the official reservation agency for Byun Woo Seok's fan meeting, issued a statement condemning illegal activities such as direct transactions between individuals and ticket forgery. They warned that reservations made through such means could be canceled without notice, with no possibility of refunds.

Attendees were reminded to verify performance information and ensure compliance with valid ID criteria to avoid any inconvenience or disadvantage during the event. Byun Woo Seok's fan meeting, scheduled for July 6 and 7 in Seoul, is part of a larger tour spanning various cities in Asia, including Taiwan, Thailand, and Hong Kong. Tickets for previous events, such as the one in Taiwan, also sold out rapidly, reflecting the actor's growing popularity across the region.

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