‘오디세이 용아맥 티켓 10만원’ 암표 기승에…CGV, 예매 4장 제한

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.