The surge in scalping of tickets for the "Odyssey YongA Max" screen has prompted CGV to limit the number of tickets that can be purchased per person. CGV announced on the 27th that it will limit the number of tickets for "Odyssey YongA Max" that can be purchased per person through its website or mobile app to four. This measure will take effect from 2 PM on the 27th for screenings scheduled for March and April. The decision was made in response to the large number of tickets being bought up and resold at higher prices on online marketplaces, causing inconvenience to actual moviegoers. CGV stated, "We have implemented this measure to prevent the inconvenience of not being able to purchase tickets due to tickets being bought up in bulk and resold at higher prices." The film "Odyssey" is an immersive cinematic experience with a large-format screen that provides a 360-degree view, offering an enhanced visual and auditory experience. The tickets for "Odyssey YongA Max" have been selling for as high as 100,000 won on online marketplaces due to high demand. CGV plans to take additional measures if the problem of ticket scalping persists. The company stated, "We will continue to monitor the situation and consider implementing additional measures if necessary."
The IMAX ticket market for the film 'Odyssey' has seen a surge in black market trading, prompting SM Cinema (CGV) to temporarily restrict purchases at its Seoul Ita Park Mall IMAX venue, known as "Yongamack." The incident occurred after complaints about the ticket market. The government has also pledged to amend laws to curb improper ticket trading.
CGV announced on the 27th that the maximum number of IMAX ticket purchases per person is limited to four per day and per person. This restriction will apply to all future ticket sales, but not to tickets already purchased before the announcement. The company stated that this measure is being taken to ensure a more stable ticket purchasing environment and to provide more opportunities for additional audiences, given the skyrocketing demand for the IMAX tickets.
This move comes as the film's box office performance has fueled fierce competition in the Yongamack ticket market. Online secondary market platforms and social networking services have witnessed cases of tickets being sold at significantly inflated prices, sometimes exceeding 10,000 won. The issue extends beyond 'Odyssey,' with the Culture, Sports, and Tourism Ministry committing to reviewing all related legislation, including those for the film and video industry, following complaints about the ticket trading system during a recent meeting with relevant stakeholders.
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