IVE is facing backlash after a meet-and-greet at KCON USA sparked fury among fans.
A fan posted a video showing their brief encounter with the group during the event. The caption read:
“Just waving goodbye to my $110 for 6 seconds with IVE at KCON USA.”
The clip revealed fans had no one-on-one time with the members. Instead, they simply walked past a table where the six members stood in a line, waving to them.
The video quickly went viral on Instagram, racking up over 370,000 views. Netizens slammed KCON USA for charging $110 for such a poor experience.
Many also criticized the event’s quality, claiming it has declined since 2019.
The incident has fueled wider anger over rising K-pop event prices overseas, with fans questioning if these meet-and-greets are worth it anymore.
The controversy shows no signs of dying down as more debate unfolds online.
