Fans attending BTS concerts in Busan are reportedly facing 'obscenely high' hotel prices due to demand. While some institutions offer affordable accommodation, limited supply leaves many with expensive existing plans.

South Korean religious groups, universities and public institutions are offering free or affordable accommodation options for BTS fans who have become targets of price gouging ahead of the supergroup’s June concerts in Busan, but supply remains limited, leaving many to stick with their existing plans. Busan is hosting BTS’ June 12 and 13 concerts as part of its “Arirang” world tour. As June 13 is also the K-pop group’s 13th debut anniversary and the first in many years after their historic...