KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 -- Live Nation Malaysia's managing director, Paramananthan Rajagopal, has warned concertgoers that claims of privately distributed tickets for the upcoming BTS concert in Kuala Lumpur are a scam.

The warning follows an online uproar among Malaysian fans, who shared screenshots of a social media post by an influencer allegedly selling tickets for the highly anticipated BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' in KL.

In one screenshot, the influencer was allegedly seen offering a Soundcheck VIP Package ticket for RM3,288 - nearly triple its official price of RM1,288.

The controversy erupted despite official membership pre-sales for the two-day stadium concert only being scheduled to begin on June 3, sparking speculation among local ...