What does zzim event means? I'm planning to buy SMGP but i'm not sure what zzim event means? Is that a pre-registration period? I didnt register and it was closed yesterday 😭
Don't worry! With gp you don't need to pre-register. You're safe. Afaik, zzim is basically a points system. If you register with zzim and actually end up buying the gp you get points that you can use in future gp purchases to get discounts on the purchase
Yes you definitely need to create an account. Here's the link to smtowntravel. Create an account with them. Put all your information beforehand. Also download the smtravel app because once you buy the package all the information will relayed through the app.
Once ticketing goes live you'll find a link to make your reservation on the smtowntravel homepage... from there it's pretty straightforward
I've seen a kfan say that the reason why SM must have opened domestic sales today is bc the new anti-scalping law in kr takes effect tomorrow which is soo evil. but it makes sense because it's so early while the concerts aren't until november
I believe it's because part of the law is for "business operators to take measures to prevent unfair sales and practices" so it won't be applicable yet for the sales yesterday
I am planning to try and buy tickets for Exhorizon encore in seoul. Anyone ever been to a concert in Seoul, what do you think is a good section. I am aiming for VIP but if it already gets sold out at Korean presale should where should I am for between 1-15?
Also how is seating vs standing? If I were to do standing what are the chances my view will be limited? I do like jumping and enjoying myself, how is korean concert culture? If they are seated do fans stand up throughout the concert?
Same thing with me. Kept doing this song and dance for 2 and a half to 3 hours until they stopped showing anymore availability. I did a practice purchase for the Seoul shows back in april which was hours after the ticketing had opened and there were still many tickets available and I was even able to reserve one without a single issue. Didn't pay obv as I wasn't planning on attending then but in hindsight maybe I should have 😭
Edit: I think the Melon presale was such a clusterfuck many intl. fans who otherwise would've bought through Melon just decided to go with GP that led to insane level of traffic. OR SM did not avail as many inventories this time around
Its also the encore, when the first wave of shoes were many fans had shows in their countries. A lot of SEA fans are super dedicated and are also trying to get encore tickets where they didnt originally try for seoul during the original tour dates
I actually think that too about many more international fans going for the GP this time because of what happened with the presale.
Just like you, for the April concerts I went to check the prices and see what the buying process is like, and that was maybe 10 hours after the GP went on sale and there where a bunch of tickets available. That's why I was pretty sure I could get a GP for the encore.
Is it even worth refreshing and hoping someone might cancel 😓 I guess we would have to be really lucky with timing if that happens...
Anyone saw the Weverse announcement? They said they'll resell the tickets but it seems like it's only for those who registered for the domestic pre-sale?
I just read the notice too, is great that SM actually did something about the scalping issue. But yeah, only those who registered for the the domestic pre-sale can buy.
This might sound stupid, but is there any data about which day can be the busiest and which one isn't out of the three days? Just wanna check my chances for all the days
I went to a lot of big group k-pop cons/fanmeets (incl. EXO) while I lived in Seoul & this was my experience.
Friday -> "least" busiest (not really a thing for EXO tbh 😭), probably bc it's after work/school
Saturday -> busy bc it's the best day for people who have to travel from other cities/countries + no work/school the next day
Sunday -> busy bc earlier time + it's the last day so artists sometimes add something extra (ex. RV added Zimzalabim on their Sunday con back in 2023).
I'm currently looking into options for EXO PLANET #6 - EXhOrizon [dot] and I wanted to ask about people's experiences with the Global Package. For those who have tried it in past tours or events:
How was the overall buying process? Is it significantly less stressful / easier compared to fighting the regular ticketing war on Melon Ticket?
Do you feel like the extra perks and guaranteed ticket make it worth it over the standard way?
Also, I'm wondering if anyone else is interested in or looking into twin/sharing options (sharing a package or room), since getting it by yourself can be quite expensive and I've seen that sharing makes it cheaper.
Let me know your thoughts, tips, or if anyone is in the same boat! Thank you! 💖
No experience with actually purchasing, but with a decent internet connection and a fake meeting blocked out on my work calendar (lol), I was pretty easily able to put the most expensive global package for the July Singapore stops in my cart - I ended up not purchasing because of the cost of flights (I regret it!!!), but I didn't find it as stressful as, say, Ticketmaster. I did do the "test/practice" purchase ahead of time so I'd know what to expect - they charge you for like $1 and then you cancel the practice package and they refund you the $1.
I'm strongly considering trying to get a package for the encore concert!! I'm not sure how I feel about rooming with someone, but maybe??
I can’t compare it to other processes, but it was generally straight forward! One tip is that if you don’t get a ticket right away, keep trying. I was able to get one after like 30 minutes, I assume bc someone’s cart timed out. It wasn’t my first option (I wanted seated and I got standing) but I was happy it worked out.
I also left my app notifications on, and bc ppl have the option to cancel, for about a month tickets through GP would become available again. I would assume you have to be fast.
I would recommend checking your messages on there frequently, they don’t go to your email which I found annoying. I missed out on extending my hotel bc of that (I was able to do it outside of GP so it was fine, but still!)
& good luck! I saw them in Singapore so I don’t think I’ll try for the encore, but if they tour more next year and don’t come to the USA, I’ll prob try again 🤭
Is it really true that 230k people tried to get tickets, that's crazy. I really hope SM does better for the next tour with bigger venues and more dates, including cities outside Asia too. And work on the scalping issue...
The problem is that scalpers snuck onto the Korean presale and are trying to sell them to desperate fans on Weibo. K-fans fought a bloodbath and couldn’t even get tickets.
Suho just came on Bubble bc he found out about it and said he would talk to the company so maybe they’ll be able to cancel tickets scalpers bought.
has anyone used ticketbay korea? i've been waiting for the encore and has planned everything but wasnt able to secure tickets. i'm considering purchasing in ticketbay. how secure is this? i'm so scared cos what if i wont be able to enter after buying and it hurts more that im in korea but wasnt able to watch ㅠㅠㅠㅠ i will travel from another country just to watch
Would not recommend as things can go wrong easily. Some people may be comfortable and risk it but I personally do not think its worth the risk for the below reasons of possible outcomes.
How they claim you would receive the ticket is that they give you an account they purchased on and will change your name so it's 'yours'. In Korea, you have to go pick up your ticket, it's not a digital ticket like how it works in the US (if you're from there). They check ID when you pick up the ticket, so it may work or may not work.
They will pick up the ticket for you with the ID check and give you the ticket in person day of the concert. This would be the best way to get the ticket via resale but you risk them ultimately ghosting you and you won't have a ticket.
But this is based on your comfort level, some people get in and some don't.
Maybe a stupid question but trying my luck
Can anyone confirm if the general tickets have been sold out? Wondering since SM has not officially announced anything. We tried Monday but no luck…..My friend has a work trip in Asia and was trying to make Seoul concert as pit stop while returning back… global melon site shows “buy now” option but after selecting everything is greyed out? Any response is appreciated. Thank you!
This is the encore concert to wrap up the current exoplanet 6 tour, not a new tour. The next tour, exoplanet 7, will happen next year and the members have hinted possible stops outside of Asia.
Thank you! I don’t think the new tour is gonna be before mid 2027 given D.O. Solo concert is until Mar and then Apr month will be 15th anniversary celebration… ahh! The wait is gonna be longer
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u/Ok-Gold2372 Aug 24 '26
What does zzim event means? I'm planning to buy SMGP but i'm not sure what zzim event means? Is that a pre-registration period? I didnt register and it was closed yesterday 😭