Stray Kids fans around the world are reacting to a notable change in how tickets will be sold for the Seoul leg of the group's upcoming "Run It" world tour. According to Korea JoongAng Daily, Korea-based fans will receive first access to tickets before reservations open to international fans — a shift away from the group's usual fan club presale system that has already drawn criticism from overseas STAYs.
Five Seoul Shows on the Line
Stray Kids will kick off the "Run It" world tour with five performances at KSPO Dome in southern Seoul, scheduled for July 25, 26, and 29, and August 1 and 2, according to Korea JoongAng Daily. KSPO Dome is one of South Korea's largest indoor concert venues, making these shows among the most anticipated dates of the entire tour run.
Why International Fans Are Frustrated
For many international STAYs, the frustration stems from how different this approach feels compared to past tours. Stray Kids has typically offered fan club presale access across the board — a system that gave global members a fair shot at tickets regardless of where they live. The new geography-based priority structure means overseas fans who are members of the official fan club may now find themselves at a disadvantage compared to Korea-based buyers, even if they have the same membership status.
Some fans have taken to social media to express disappointment, arguing that international supporters who have invested heavily in the group's fandom — buying albums, streaming, and attending shows abroad — deserve equal access. Others have noted that venue capacity and domestic demand likely play a role in JYP Entertainment's decision, though no official reasoning has been publicly shared at this time.
As details about the broader "Run It" world tour continue to roll out, international STAYs will be watching closely to see whether similar ticketing structures apply to other dates, or whether the Seoul presale policy is unique to the hometown shows.
