‘Solo Hell 2’ couple holding ‘paid fan meeting’? Controversy over high price

Jo Yung-jae and Choi Seo-eun, who became the final couple in 'Solo Hell 2', are causing controversy by planning a paid fan meeting.

On the 18th, Choi Seo-eun announced the news of a fan meeting with Jo Yung-jae, saying, "After receiving a lot of support and attention after 'Solo Hell 2', I thought that I would like to meet and talk with you in person someday. A good opportunity arose and I decided to hold a fan meeting." This fan meeting will be held in February, the performance time will be about 80 minutes, the price will be about 77,000 won, and an autographed poster will be given to those who make advance reservations.

However, many netizens continued to point out that the ticket price was too expensive.

In response, the two said, "Regardless of the reason, we are sorry for disappointing you," and "This event will be held in a small theater with 120 seats. The ticket price is 77,000 won, so the total sales are about 10 million won. Total sales are 10 million won." “Excluding the cost of renting a small theater at Gangnam Hakdong Station, the labor costs of Union Pictures, the event organizer, the production costs of gifts scheduled to be given to everyone who participates, and other business expenses, there is no significant profit from the event itself,” he explained.

He added, "In particular, we have agreed to only receive a fee that is equivalent to a huge fee," and added, "We wanted to communicate as much as possible with those who had difficulty coming to the site for about 100 minutes, and at the same time broadcast it online to repay those who sent their hearts from afar."

Despite the two people's explanations, the controversy over the expensive fan meeting is not easily subsiding.

Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr