Additional VIP Standing Tickets For EXO Baekhyun's KL Concert Spark Safety Concerns
Yesterday (17th June 2025, Tuesday), the general sale for EXO (엑소) member Baekhyun's (백현) solo concert in Kuala Lumpur went live. Given his popularity, it's no surprise that most tickets sold out within hours. However, some eagle-eyed fans noticed that the concert organiser, iMe Malaysia, had added additional tickets for the VIP zone, bumping the total number of standing area tickets to roughly 3,800.
While fans would usually be happy about additional tickets, this move sparked concern. For those unaware, Baekhyun's 'Reverie' concert in KL will take place at the newly-opened Idea Live Arena at 3 Damansara Mall. The live hall is said to be the second-largest indoor arena in Malaysia after Axiata Arena. It can accommodate up to 7,000 people in a seated and standing configuration or 5,000 seated attendees.
Unfortunately, fans argue that the concert hall might not accommodate all 3,000 plus fans in the standing area because some noted that the standing zone is smaller in person. This matter sparked safety concerns, leading fans to express disappointment towards iMe Malaysia, alleging they prioritise profit over safety. Some fans also brought up a past incident where fans at Wanna One's fan-meeting in KL fainted due to overcrowding.
However, one netizen did reach out to Idea Live Arena to ask about the capacity of the concert hall. According to the spokesperson from the venue, the standing area can accommodate around 4,000 to 4,500 people, depending on the stage and zone configuration. Idea Live Arena also assured them that there will still be adequate moving space, even with 4,000 people in the standing zone, thus meeting concert venue safety standards.
Despite the clarification, fans are still unhappy with how iMe Malaysia decided to add additional seats at the last minute. The company has yet to address the issue. Until then, we can only advise concert-goers to be cautious during the show. What are your thoughts on this?
Sources: Twitter (1)(2)(3)(4), Instagram
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