"I don't think money can buy people's intention": NCT's Doyoung calls out ticket scalpers for exploiting fans

On Sunday, April 2, NCT's Doyoung appeared on Master In The House 2 in an effort to promote his upcoming unit debut with Jaehyun and Jungwoo, named DoJaeJung. Among the various things he discussed with his fellow participants and the host, Doyoung also addressed the ongoing issue with ticket scalpers and their way of exploiting fans.

He was frustrated as well as angered by the whole process that disrespected both the artists and their fans.

For the unversed, ticket scalpers, also known as ticker resalers, are those who buy tickets to concerts, merch, and other items from licensed sources and then sell them at a higher price to make profits.

Since many fans are more fixated on attending their artists' events, such tickets get sold easily. However, the way it exploits fans' loyalty is what sits uncomfortably with NCT's Doyoung.

"The most kindest heart": Fans praise NCT's Doyoung for calling out ticket scalpers and how they take advantage of fans

During the show Masters In The House 2, NCT's Doyoung was asked whether one can buy time with money.

As the idol expressed his answer for the same, he dwelled on addressing the issue of ticket scalpers and their exploitation of fans' loyalty, stating:

NCT's Doyoung put forth that the exploitation of both the artists and fans for monetary purposes was something he stood against. Since a lot of hard work is invested from both sides, the external means through which non-fans restrict fans from connecting with their idols freely didn't seem appropriate to the idol.

Following his confession, fans flooded Twitter, praising NCT's Doyoung for his bold and necessary remarks. They were quite surprised and impressed by the insights he had on what went on within the fandom and his ability to see the issue from the perspective of their fans. Check out some of these tweets below:

Though initially his answer to whether money could buy happiness or not took a different angle, people were happy to see the shift in the idol's conversation. Fans also expressed how this lifted up the respect and love they had for NCT's Doyoung.

Apart from that, fans had a great watch with Doyoung's appearance on Masters In The House 2 and are eagerly awaiting the release of DoJaeJung's debut and several other promotional content that'll follow.

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