Bigbang fans queue for hours at Hong Kong concert merchandise booth
Hundreds of Bigbang fans lined up early at Kai Tak Main Stadium for official merchandise before the band's first Hong Kong concert. Organizers split the booth into three zones and set up a dedicated queue for light sticks. Fans praised smoother arrangements compared to previous tour stops in Taiwan.
South Korean pop sensation Bigbang kicked off their four-night concert series at the Kai Tak Main Stadium on 13 November. Hundreds of dedicated fans, known as V.I.P.s, lined up early at the official merchandise booth located at the Kai Tak Sports Park East Village ahead of the opening show.
Although the queue snaked through the venue well before security checks began at 11 a.m., the crowd remained orderly without any signs of chaos. To manage the massive turnout efficiently, organizers divided the merchandise area into three completely separate zones for product display, payment, and pickup, according to booth staff member Judy. Additionally, a dedicated queue was set up exclusively for the group's highly sought-after crown light sticks, separating those buyers from fans purchasing other items to speed up crowd flow. Food and beverage stations were also available on-site so waiting fans could buy water and snacks.
Two fans at the front of the line, surnamed Chan and Hung, arrived at the park around 6 a.m. to secure the best spots, each spending roughly HK$2,000 on merchandise. They praised the well-organized setup, noting that the organizers had clearly learned from previous tour stops in Taiwan by implementing much clearer crowd diversion and a far smoother purchasing process. After securing their items, the pair planned to grab a meal and shop nearby before returning for the evening performance.
Another fan, surnamed Cheung, who arrived around 9 a.m. with friends, spent an average of HK$2,000 to HK$3,000 per person. She noted that the entire process of queuing and shopping took about three hours, which matched her expectations. Despite the rather hot weather while waiting, she felt the orderly environment made for a satisfactory experience, adding that she also intended to explore the surrounding area afterward.
Kai Tak Sports Park precinct manager inspected the operations on-site this morning. He stated that both the park and the event organizers deployed extra customer service staff to assist with inquiries, and thanked fans for cooperating with instructions to keep the lines orderly. Looking ahead to the remaining show dates, the sports park advised concertgoers planning to buy official merchandise to arrive early with ample time to spare and to decide on their desired items in advance to save time. Venue management also reminded visitors to monitor weather conditions, prepare for sun or rain, and carry a foldable umbrella.
