BTS Fans Protest Resellers and Ticketmaster in Mexico

Fans express frustration over inability to purchase tickets for the K-pop group's shows.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Fans of the K-pop group BTS in Mexico City staged a protest on Friday afternoon, expressing their frustration over not being able to purchase tickets for the group's three scheduled tour dates in the country. The fans blamed ticket resellers and Ticketmaster for the lack of available tickets.

Why it matters

The high demand for BTS tickets globally has led to issues with ticket availability and affordability, as scalpers and resellers often buy up large quantities of tickets to resell at inflated prices. This has sparked protests from fans in multiple countries who are unable to access tickets through official channels.

The details

Hundreds of BTS fans gathered outside the Ticketmaster office in Mexico City on Friday, chanting slogans and carrying signs criticizing the ticket sales process. They accused Ticketmaster and ticket resellers of unfairly profiting off the high demand for BTS tickets, leaving many legitimate fans unable to purchase tickets at face value.

  • The protest took place on Friday afternoon, February 7, 2026.

The players

BTS

A popular South Korean boy band with a massive global fanbase.

Ticketmaster

A major ticket sales and distribution company that has faced criticism from fans over issues with high demand events.

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What they’re saying

“We won't stop until Ticketmaster and the resellers are held accountable for denying us the chance to see our idols perform.”

— Mariana Hernández, BTS fan

What’s next

BTS has not yet commented on the protests, but fans have vowed to continue demonstrating until they see changes in the ticket sales process for the group's Mexico concerts.

The takeaway

The high demand for BTS tickets globally has led to ongoing tensions between fans and ticket sellers, highlighting the challenges of fairly distributing tickets for the most popular entertainment events.