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The group is scheduled to perform three shows in Kaohsiung on Nov. 19, 21, and 22, marking a major pop-culture event for southern Taiwan and one of the city’s highest-profile international music bookings of the year.

The city urged fans to use public transportation, shuttle buses, or nearby MRT stations for pick-up and drop-off instead of driving to the stadium.

Screenshots shared on social media allegedly showed far higher asking prices from resellers and proxy buyers. In the posts, front-row VIP seats were listed at up to NT$110,000, while other premium tickets were also marked up sharply. Fans reacted with disbelief and anger, with some mocking the prices and others saying the listings showed how serious scalping has become for major concerts.

Disputed data on growth, wages and tourism highlight tensions over Kaohsiung’s economic direction.

By RK Shih / Staff KAOHSIUNG — One of southern Taiwan’s largest music events returns this weekend with added significance,…

By KHT Staff. Image via Focus Times. KAOHSIUNG — The Dagang Bridge (大港橋) at Kaohsiung Port will temporarily suspend its…

2025 recaps show how tightly streaming data is now woven into the way people understand their own media habits. For the platforms, they are also powerful annual marketing campaigns. For users, they have become a kind of digital diary of what they listened to, watched, and talked about throughout the year.

Police report a continued rise in online shopping fraud and fake buyer schemes, with scammers using social media, fake fan pages, and fraudulent listings to lure victims off official platforms. Once victims move to private chats, they are pushed to pay through bank transfers, gaming points, or convenience store payment codes.

By Staff KAOHSIUNG — In preparation for TWICE’s two-day stop on their 10th-anniversary world tour, Kaohsiung has illuminated seven of…

“SUPER JUNIOR 20th Anniversary TOUR in KAOHSIUNG” is scheduled for January 24 and 25, 2026.