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Which site sells my concert, and how to buy from abroad

Last checked: 15 October 2026

Concert tickets in Korea are sold through a handful of ticket sites, and the organizer picks one or two for each show. Four of them run separate sites for overseas buyers: NOL World (Interpark), Melon Ticket Global, YES24's English site and Ticketlink Global. Each has its own account, so you sign up separately on each.

The four global sites side by side

NOL WorldMelon Ticket GlobalYES24 (English)Ticketlink Global
AccountEmail, Google, Apple or LINEEmail, with your passport nameSeparate global account (email)PAYCO ID; separate from the Korean site
Passport check"Verified Member Only" showsDiffers by show"Verified Member Only" shows"Verified Members Only" shows
CardsVisa, Mastercard, AMEX, JCB, UnionPay (issued outside Korea)Visa, Mastercard, JCB, UnionPay (issued outside Korea); 3D Secure3D Secure cards; no UnionPay or non-Korean AMEX; PayPal for shows 180+ days awayOverseas credit cards; brands not published
Booking fee₩8,000 for concerts (₩9,000 from 16 Nov 2026)Set per show₩3,000 per ticket₩2,000 per concert ticket (+₩8,000 on verified shows)
TicketsMobile ticket or box-office pickupMostly venue pickup with passportWill Call on show day; DHL for some showsVenue pickup or Smart Ticket in the app
Free cancellationUntil 23:59 on the day you bookWithin 7 days of booking (listings we checked)Within 7 days of purchaseWithin 7 days of booking, unless the show is 10 or fewer days away

Each show can set its own rules, and the show page wins. Checked 15 October 2026.

Finding the seller for your show

The organizer's announcement, on the agency's or artist's official channels, names the ticket site and the sale dates. On kpoptrips, every concert page lists the official sellers from KOPIS, Korea's official box-office database, with a button to the global site when the show is sold there. Across the upcoming shows we list right now:

If your show isn't on a global site

Some shows are sold only on the Korean site. Korean sites usually ask for Korean identity verification, such as a Korean mobile number or I-PIN, that most visitors can't complete. Look for an overseas sale or a later release in the organizer's notice first. Rules differ by show, so check the seller's notice rather than relying on what worked for another concert.

What applies almost everywhere

  • Spell your name in English letters exactly as in your passport, at sign-up and when booking.
  • Passport verification ("Verified Member Only") is decided show by show; NOL World and YES24 ask you to finish it one or two days before the sale.
  • Use a card issued outside Korea, and set up 3D Secure with your bank beforehand.
  • Sale times are Korea time (KST, UTC+9).
  • Bring your original passport to the venue: names are checked at pickup and can be checked at the gate.
  • Resale and transfers are banned or restricted. Buy only on the official sites.

Buying tickets from abroad