If you’re a diehard fan of the Kpop group BTS, then you probably want to get tickets to see SUGA perform live in concert. SUGA, whose real name is Min Yoongi, is one of the lead rappers and producers of BTS. He has an extensive solo catalog under the name Agust D and often releases mixtapes and singles outside of BTS. SUGA’s solo concerts are highly anticipated events that sell out quickly. Here is a guide to help SUGA fans secure those coveted concert tickets.
When do SUGA tickets go on sale?
The first step is knowing when SUGA concert tickets will go on sale. Generally, ticket sale dates are announced a few weeks or months prior to the show. SUGA and concert promoters will announce ticket on-sale info through official social media accounts and email newsletters. Sign up for SUGA’s fan club and follow his official Twitter account to stay updated on any tour plans and ticket sale announcements.
With high demand, most concert tickets will sell out in minutes or even seconds! SUGA fans need to be ready to buy tickets right away when the pre-sale or general public on-sale begins. Have your credit card ready and log in to ticket sites in advance so you don’t lose precious time entering payment info.
Purchase pre-sale tickets
Many artists like SUGA hold special pre-sales to give their biggest fans first access to tickets. Pre-sales often happen 1-3 days before the general public on-sale. To access the pre-sale, you’ll need a special code or link provided to SUGA fan club members and VIPs.
Other ways to get pre-sale ticket access include:
- Following SUGA’s record label BigHit on social media
- Holding a membership with SUGA’s Japanese fan club
- Purchasing SUGA’s latest album or merch
- Registering for verified fan programs like Ticketmaster Verified Fan
Supplies are still limited in the pre-sale, so purchase them as soon as you can once the pre-sale starts.
Buy during general on-sale
If you miss out on pre-sale tickets, your next chance is during the general public on-sale. Mark your calendar and set reminders so you don’t forget this important date and time! Log into ticket sites like Ticketmaster ahead of time and make sure your payment info is up to date for a smooth checkout.
Have back-up options planned in case your first choice of seats sells out. Be flexible on date or city if SUGA is doing a multi-stop tour. The key is to grab any tickets you can find right away, then you can keep looking for better seats.
Use multiple devices
To increase your chances, use multiple devices like your phone, laptop, tablet, and desktop computer to access ticket sites. Load the ticket site on each device 10-15 min before the sale starts. Doing this essentially gives you multiple opportunities to enter the online “waiting room” and queue to purchase tickets.
Get an online waiting room spot
Major ticket sellers like Ticketmaster will place you in an online waiting room before you can access tickets. Make sure to enter the waiting room as early as possible, at least 1 hour before on-sale time. The earlier you get in line, the better your spot will be when the tickets go live.
Keep the webpage open as you move through the queue. Don’t refresh or you’ll lose your place in line!
Enter fan club and venue presales
Concert venues, sports stadiums, and music festivals also hold special presales for their own mailing lists. Sign up for presale passwords and codes from the specific concert venue SUGA is playing. Also join the fan club of the music festival if it’s an event like Lollapalooza or Coachella.
Look for presale ticket codes
Presale codes are usually required to unlock tickets before the general on-sale. Here are some places to find elusive presale codes:
- Text alerts – text a number or code to get alerts from the artist
- Social media posts – check Facebook, Twitter, Instagram accounts
- Spotify – artists sometimes provide codes through Spotify email blasts
- YouTube videos – codes are announced in live streams and tour announcement videos
- Retailers – codes can come from partners like Live Nation, Ticketmaster, Amazon Tickets
Presale codes are provided to fans randomly, so check all possible sources to increase your chances of getting one.
Use the Ticketmaster app
For Ticketmaster tickets, get the Ticketmaster app and enable notifications so you don’t miss on-sales. The app also stores your payment info and sends alerts about ticket drops and transfer opportunities.
Make sure location services are turned on so the app knows what events near you to recommend. Also grant photo access on your phone so you can easily upload your concert ticket barcode from within the app.
Check venue box offices
Venue box offices no longer have huge lines and sell most tickets through modern online systems. However, it can still be worth calling the box office as soon as tickets go on sale. There may be box office holds or in-person only ticket sales that you can access without dealing with the online competition.
Buy VIP packages
Pricier VIP packages come with perks like premium seating, exclusive merchandise, meet & greets, and more. They sell out the fastest and may be your only way to score tickets if regular seats are immediately snatched up.
VIP packages cost 2-5x a regular ticket. Only consider them if you have the budget and are a diehard SUGA fan.
Use Ticketmaster Verified Fan
Verified Fan is Ticketmaster’s anti-bot program for high-demand shows. Fans register in advance and are vetted for past buying activity. Then you get special one-time-use codes to access later ticket sales like the general on-sale.
Registration doesn’t guarantee tickets, but it helps filter out resellers. Be sure to register well in advance of the concert since Verified Fan itself can sell out quickly.
Leverage fan club memberships
Paid fan club memberships like BTS Global Official Fanclub give you early ticket access, merch discounts, and more VIP benefits. Prices range from $20-60 per year. BigHit also operates special Japanese and Korean fan clubs.
Beyond early ticket access, fan club members may get priority entrance to the venue, special gifts, raffle chances to meet SUGA, and more.
Check for fan club ticket exchanges
Fan clubs sometimes coordinate ticket exchanges between members. Fans that can no longer attend will sell their tickets at face value prices to other members. Search social media, Reddit, and fan forums to find fan ticket exchanges.
These tickets can be limited or marked up, but are worth considering over secondary resellers.
Schedule social media alerts
Turn on Twitter notifications for SUGA so you never miss a tour announcement. Also follow concert venues, his label BigHit, fan accounts, and media outlets covering Kpop. The more SUGA-related accounts you follow, the more likely you’ll be the first to know when new concerts and tickets go on sale.
Set up Google News Alerts and Spotify alerts as well. Check Instagram frequently since official announcements are often posted there first.
Get waitlisted tickets
If a show says sold out, join the waitlist on Ticketmaster and other ticket sites. More tickets are slowly released over time leading up to events. Waitlisting is free and gives you first dibs if new seats open up.
You can waitlist multiple shows if SUGA adds more dates. Sometimes the best seats come from waitlists, so don’t lose hope!
Avoid reseller sites
Tickets on secondary markets like StubHub, Vivid Seats, SeatGeek can be extremely marked up. Reseller tickets also risk being fraudulent or canceled last minute.
Only use a reseller as an absolute last resort. Check the site’s buyer guarantees and consumer protections before purchasing inflated-priced tickets.
Generate presale codes
If you can’t find an actual presale code, try generating variations and combinations:
- Name of the event + “Tix” or “Tickets”
- SUGA’s name like “Yoongi” or “AgustD”
- Tour phrases like “SUGATOUR2023”
- Random words like “Army” and numbers like “0710” (BTS anniversary)
Presale codes are usually simple 4-8 digit combos. Get creative with special meanings and numbers to unlock special offers.
Use auto-refresh browser extensions
Browser extensions like Auto Refresh Plus for Chrome can automatically refresh ticket queue pages and fan forums. This ensures you have the page loaded the second new info drops.
Set the auto-refresh to every 5-10 seconds. Don’t forget to disable it after purchasing tickets or you’ll hog bandwidth.
Follow ticket groups on social media
Join Facebook Groups like “SUGA Tickets Fan Exchange” where fans share purchase info in real time. Groups provide community support, tips & tricks, coordination for buying and selling extra tickets.
Reddit also has active communities like r/SUGA and r/kpophelp to discuss ticket purchasing.
Use multiple payment methods
Have payment options like credit card, PayPal, and Apple Pay queued up. If one payment gets declined or errors out, you can seamlessly switch to another to complete your purchase.
Contact your bank beforehand to allow large upcoming purchases on your cards to avoid fraud holds.
Buy partial season ticket packages
If you’re flexible on city or date, consider getting a partial plan for a multi-date tour. Season ticket holders get first access during presales even if you only buy tickets to 1-2 shows.
Sell unwanted tickets at cost to other fans to recoup some of your own ticket purchase.
Track online ticket listings
Keep checking back on primary ticket seller sites leading up to the event in case more tickets are released from holds. Also track fan exchange groups and Craigslist for fans reselling at face value prices.
If prices were too high originally, wait until the last minute when sellers have trouble unloading tickets.
Stand in standby lines
Check the venue’s standby line policy for potential last minute seats. Many theaters oversell and release extra tickets if all ticketholders don’t show up.
Arrive early on the day of the event, usually at least 2 hours beforehand, and be prepared to wait. Standing in long standby lines doesn’t guarantee tickets but can pay off!
Conclusion
Scoring tickets to a hot SUGA concert takes planning, persistence, and a bit of luck. Following fan clubs, presales, on-sales, and exchanges gives you the best shot at snagging seats at face value prices. Have backup payment options queued up and enter waiting rooms at least an hour before the sale. Join social media groups for real-time restock alerts and fan tips. While nothing is guaranteed, taking these steps maximizes your chances to see SUGA live in concert as a proud fanclub member!