entertainment
April 11, 2026
BTS in Colombia: Unprecedented demand mobilizes nearly 600,000 fans in ticket sales
BTS is one of the biggest K-Pop icons in the world. Photo: Photo: AFP / Jung Yeon-je
TL;DR
- Nearly 600,000 fans participated in the ticket sales for BTS's event in Colombia.
- The demand for tickets exceeded availability, with over 300,000 users simultaneously in the virtual queue during general sales.
- The potential demand was enough to fill Colombia's largest stadium, El Campín, more than 13 times over.
- Ticketmaster utilized advanced technology and real-time monitoring to manage high traffic and ensure platform stability.
- Strict security measures, including nominative tickets transferable only 30 days before the event, are in place to prevent fraud and illegal resale.