It remains unclear whether the drama surrounding ticket sales for G-Dragon (권지용)’s upcoming concert in Kuala Lumpur will ever be resolved. While many have expressed frustration over the situation, others have found humour in it and even used that humour to their advantage.
Previously, concert organiser Star Planet Malaysia announced new dates for the re-release of ticket sales. Approximately 254 tickets will be made available following the identification and cancellation of those obtained by scalpers. While some fans have expressed scepticism, IKEA Malaysia decided to have a bit of fun with the news.
On Wednesday (4th June), IKEA Malaysia posted a photo on Instagram featuring a daisy-shaped pillow, accompanied by the caption: “We’ve got more than 254 petals to cry on.” The post was a tongue-in-cheek reference to the limited number of re-released tickets for G-Dragon’s concert, as well as a clever nod to the idol’s daisy-shaped lightstick.
The global home furnishing brand also re-posted their TikTok video of them showing off their daisy-shaped pillows in stores on Instagram Stories, accompanied by the BIGBANG member’s song “POWER”. Shortly after posting the photo and video, fans expressed their amusement at the company’s marketing approach.
Many also praised IKEA for its clever strategy, promoting its products while subtly throwing shade at Star Planet Malaysia. Some fans even joked that they were considering purchasing the pillows to have something to hold while crying over missing the chance to see G-Dragon live in concert next month.
While all this was happening, if you thought the ticket situation in Malaysia was bad, it turns out it’s even worse than you imagined. According to @/8KLIFE on Twitter, around 8.2 million fans from four major cities—including Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Melbourne and Macau—attempted to purchase tickets for G-Dragon’s concerts. However, the majority reportedly failed to secure a seat. As shown in the screenshot, approximately 4 million fans in Malaysia queued online for tickets, only for them to be scalped or allegedly reserved for insiders.
It’s highly concerning how other parts of the world are experiencing similar issues with the ticketing, but it further proves how much of an icon G-Dragon truly is in K-pop. At the time of writing, Star Planet has yet to announce more ticket re-releases for the KL concert.
Watch IKEA Malaysia’s IG Story post below:
