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Rising K-pop group AHOF proved their growing popularity in the Philippines after tickets for their Cebu fan meeting sold out within hours of release. The nine-member group which includes Filipino member JL Gaspar is scheduled to hold two fan meetings on February 15 at the Cebu Coliseum, marking their first major appearance in the city.
Tickets, sold through online platform TicketNet, were priced from ₱2,800 for upper box seats to ₱20,000 for premium packages that include hi-touch sessions and exclusive fan interactions. While many fans celebrated securing seats, the rapid sell-out triggered mixed reactions across social media. Some praised AHOF’s strong local demand, while others questioned the choice of a 5,000-capacity venue, noting that larger Manila arenas could have accommodated more fans at potentially lower pricing tiers.
Concerns over ticket costs also surfaced, with fans debating whether the premium packages were excessive for a fan meeting format rather than a full concert production. Despite the criticism, organizers reported smooth ticketing operations, and resale postings appeared online shortly after the sell-out.
In response to feedback, event promoters hinted that additional Philippine dates or venue upgrades may be considered if demand continues to rise. For AHOF, the Cebu sell-out signals a strengthening fanbase in Southeast Asia and a growing presence in the competitive K-pop touring circuit.
[EDITORIAL UPDATE]: Information Provided is from fans circulated on X (formerly twitter)
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