Are online concerts worth it?

No thanks. I’ll watch a bootleg copy elsewhere.

honestly probably not worth it but then again, there's that fear of missing out as well

I thought it was at first, at the start of covid, it felt like there was no other way to see them perform, they weren't releasing anything because everyone was holding off their comebacks until after covid.

But then after purchasing a couple concerts, it seems the bootleg version always get's leaked online and then it also feels like I was just paying to just see another online video, most the performances weren't that special, and fan interaction was minimal for obvious reason.

As people got used to covid, comeback schedules went back to normal but online concerts were still happening and it just became a pay to watch an online video with none of the perks of a concert so I stopped.

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honestly probably not worth it but then again, there's that fear of missing out as well

I’m sure it’ll be posted somewhere immediately after the live stream so my FOMO for these events aren’t bad.

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True, that's pbly what they're counting on and why many of the producers won't allow restreaming or many alternate times.

Every time I see you post, I just stare at your MX all kill badge. It's so tempting lol.

you have the rush hour badge you fought for so it's all good

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I thought it was at first, at the start of covid, it felt like there was no other way to see them perform, they weren't releasing anything because everyone was holding off their comebacks until after covid.

But then after purchasing a couple concerts, it seems the bootleg version always get's leaked online and then it also feels like I was just paying to just see another online video, most the performances weren't that special, and fan interaction was minimal for obvious reason.

As people got used to covid, comeback schedules went back to normal but online concerts were still happening and it just became a pay to watch an online video with none of the perks of a concert so I stopped.

Honestly I’d rather pay for a professionally edited official concert DVD that’s high quality with multiple angles and closeups. Now that’s worth $50, plus you get irl freebies sometimes like a photocard or something.

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Honestly I’d rather pay for a professionally edited official concert DVD that’s high quality with multiple angles and closeups. Now that’s worth $50, plus you get irl freebies sometimes like a photocard or something.

EDIT: Sorry, I'm confusing threads.

In this case, yes I agree, I rather have that.

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I’m sure it’ll be posted somewhere immediately after the live stream so my FOMO for these events aren’t bad.

Yeah true. I mean granted, I only paid for two which is Blackpink (reason: content starvation) and Dreamcatcher (reason: curiosity and they are my ults).

I would probably not pay for another one.

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Yep, I don't want to pay a lot of money if it just feels like a performance video. If it was a video of a concert, there would at least be some spontaneity, audience reaction, the idols interacting with the crowd, and the possibility of the unexpected happening.

To be honest, it's the leaks that kills it for me. I justified it for myself saying it's completely unique because I would not see it anywhere else.

But then after buying 3 concert and every single one of them was available on Youtube a month or so later, I really felt like a sucker...

Some would also argue that "what you're really paying for is to support your faves"

Given that money is limited for most, I get it, but I'd rather allocate the funds toward albums or something else instead given the stuff mentioned here, they'd still get my money, I just get something else out of it instead.

Lol My ulti literally did it for free 😂😂😂

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Who was that?

A.C.E , they did an event for their 3rd anniversary in 2020. It was held in their company since at the time they did it, artists were not really able to go into bigger halls since they had closed everything in Korea at that time

(PS: I hate that I barly see anything since they fucked the text-space up again ...)

Paid for 5 SHINee online concert/fan meeting

Concerts were so worth it

They added these effects that are not possible at in person concerts. The set lists were alittle shorter than in person concerts but thats understandable. With no fans to transmit you energy, its harder to carry the concert.

As usual SHINee members are so good at connecting with fans. They tried greetings in 10 different languages.

Fan meetings were less engaging bc there was more talk and the person subbing was so behind.

Overall, cons worth it, fanmeeting maybe not but I still pay as a SHINee simp

Also, there is no way I could have attended these concerts in person, maybe I could have attended one and had a flight to Korea. Its really nice to be part of all of them

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That was really cool of them! I would definitely have good feeling towards my faves if they did that.

They luckly saved the whole thing

If the soloist, group, or band doesn't have a decent catalog, they aren't even in the forethought of consideration for being worth it.

No, just find a reupload somewhere

Yes, backrow seat is 3-4 times more expensive than online concert, you barely able to see anything except the big screen. I think online concert worth every penny by comparison

I think it’s totally worth it. I love in person concerts but they are much more expensive to often not have as good of a view. I certainly miss the energy - both of the crowd dancing and singing and the group getting hyped by the crowd - but I can also clearly see the artists well without having to pay the higher prices for that view to see the group and their choreo. In person tickets started at $75 IIRC for the last NCT 127 tour in a smaller venue back in 2019 and that’s before the Kick It, Resonance, Sticker growth. I think SuperM started at $50 because they said they were setting special prices for their first tour or something like that. I think EXO tix started at $80 or so but that was also back in 2017. I’d assume it would be much more expensive today.

I’d note these are the starting prices. So these are the worst nosebleed seats, which are running $75-80.

That’s just for the tix. That doesn’t factor in parking charges ($15 to $40, depending on the venue and whether you choose VIP) or costs like things like overpriced bottles of water because you’re trying to stay hydrated.

they were worth it for me but maybe it's just bc the show BTS puts on is nearly unmatched. i saw PTD online twice and i don't regret it.

They are absolutely worth it, especially when you can't make it to in-person concerts.

Just seeing the performances and hearing the talks is great. And the online concerts can have other added effects like CG elements added.

But even if it's just a stream of a normal concert, it's still closer than you might be able to get.

I guess they're better than nothing at the moment but it's not the same as actually being there live and seeing a group in the flesh but until live shows get the green light again and large gatherings can be done safely, it's all we've got but I wouldn't watch one.

there's always a pirated copy somewhere and most of the times the online concert is on I'm probably busy

Not at all tbh

I'm glad BP didn't do another one

Bring on live music 🔥

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I had tickets to NCT 127 in 2020 (that got cancelled ) and the ticket was in the nosebleed section and was over a hundred dollars with fees iirc.

I got a super last minute smoking deal for a pretty good seat to Super M and that was about $80 with fees.

I'm paid several hundred for decent seats for the upcoming Monsta X tour. I really want to experience them live.

I don't want to talk about how much I spent on tickets for NCT 127 in 2019 or 2020 (I splurged on these) were, let alone SuperM (all the cheapies were gone on SuperM when I got into purchase).

But it was worth it and my parents gifted me some extra to help me get better seats on all of these so I can't completely complain. The next Neo City is my Christmas present..

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It might feel differently if it was an actual in person concert being livestreamed though.

This is often the case though, right? At least it was for Twice's last online concert.