Regarding the controversy that some celebrities, including entertainers, received preferential treatment for Bruno Mars' performance in Korea, Hyundai Card said that it had never given preferential treatment.
On the 19th, an official from Hyundai Card said, "Regarding celebrity visits, the seats are reserved for celebrities who have received invitations for acquaintances such as family, friends, musicians, etc. This applies to cases, and Hyundai Card does not invite a separate celebrity." In addition, regarding the refund of seats with limited view, it was announced, "The performance agency will contact the customer directly and then proceed with the refund."
On the 17th and 18th, at the Olympic Main Stadium in Jamsil Sports Complex, Seoul, Bruno Mars' performance in Korea was held for the first time in 9 years. The performance was over, but belatedly, a problem was raised that some celebrities took all the good seats. Some people questioned whether there was a so-called 'invitation privilege', saying that the stars monopolized the ground standing seat and enjoyed it.
In this performance, G-Dragon, BTS RM and V, Blackpink Jennie and Rosé, EXO Kai and D.O, The Boyz Juyeon and Jacob, Kevin and Younghoon, Monsta X Hyungwon and Shownu, Red Velvet Seulgi and Yeri, all members of Le Seraphim, Highlight stars such as Yang Yo-seop and Lee Kikwang, GOT7's Youngjae and Bam-Bam, Lovelyz's Jisoo and Ryu Su-jeong, Sunmi, and Hyorin were captured enjoying the performance. In addition, stars such as Lim Young-woong, Song Hye-kyo, Park Jin-young, Park Hyo-shin, Um Jung-hwa, Lee Je-hoon, Lee Soo-hyuk, Jo Se-ho, and Song Eun-yi, as well as volleyball player Kim Yeon-kyung, were also witnessed visiting the venue.
In addition, some seats did not have a proper view of the stage due to the wall of the concert hall. On the night of the 18th, an online community posted a message asking for a refund for Bruno Mars concert tickets. Writer A said, "I was genuinely stunned when I entered," and said, "It was a 'wall view' where the stage and display board could not be seen at all." According to the reservation details posted by Mr. A, he bought two tickets for 61,600 won with a 20% discount on zone A tickets.
Reporter Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia bella@tenasia.co.kr