DAY6 is facing controversy after fans reported strict ID checks at their recent fan concert. Many attendees were denied entry despite holding valid tickets, especially underage fans with student IDs. The backlash has been intense, with fans calling the event’s rules excessive.
A fan shared their frustration online:
“I’ve been to four DAY6 concerts before, and they never asked for ID. But at this fan concert, they suddenly said ID was required. I showed my student ID, but it wasn’t accepted. I even got my dad to send a photo of my passport, but they rejected that too, saying it had to be a physical copy.”
Another remarked:
“I only had my student ID, so I couldn’t get in.”
The controversy began as fans compared the ID requirements to those of government procedures, noting that if student IDs are valid for voting, they should be accepted at a concert.
One fan tweeted:
“If my student ID is good enough for voting, why isn’t it good enough for a concert? It’s absurd that a concert would have stricter rules than the government.”
Organizers stated that ID checks aimed to combat scalping and fraudulent ticket sales. Fans retorted that the policies were ineffective and harmed genuine fans instead. Some reported being denied entry even with a police officer present to verify their identity.
Fans who were turned away faced another blow when they learned they wouldn’t receive refunds. Complaints mounted, with one attendee saying:
“We bought tickets through official channels, but they refused to let us in and wouldn’t refund us either. They talk about stopping scalpers, but there’s no real system—just damage to actual fans.”
While some argue that the ID policy was announced beforehand, many believe the problem lies in the lack of flexibility. Fans are now calling for K-pop event organizers to adopt more reasonable anti-scalping measures and better respect the rights of ticket holders.
Check out some reactions below:
The situation continues to unfold as more fans weigh in on the discussion.
