BIGBANG’s G-Dragon Sparks Heavily Mixed Reactions With Merch Prices
Everyone is torn.
BIGBANG‘s G-Dragon is receiving different reactions from netizens for his merch prices.
Recently, a post gained attention showcasing some of his merch items, including a ball cap and scarf. The cap is priced at 73,000 KRW (about $51 USD) and the scarf is 68,000 KRW (about $47 USD).
Netizens debated the price point for the scarf, wondering if the price was steep for a thin scarf.
Netizens were completely mixed: Some felt as if the rare and limited edition merch was appropriately priced for what it is, while others felt it was taking advantage of consumers.
- “Is it expensive? Isn’t that the usual price?”
- “What brand is that from?”
- “It’s from Peaceminusone, and it’s a membership-exclusive release. Look at the resale prices right now.”
- “If you just consider the cost price, it would probably be in the X,000 KRW (Under $7 USD) range lol. It’s expensive.”
- “I’ve never bought a scarf before, so I’m not sure, but the price does seem a bit high. Aren’t hoodies usually around 70,000 KRW ($49 USD)?”
- “That hat and scarf were worn by G-Dragon in a music video. It’s from Peaceminusone (GD’s brand), and fans asked for it to be released, so they made it a limited edition for membership only. It’s absolutely not overpriced. If you think it’s too expensive, just don’t buy it~ Stop forcing your opinion about the price~!!!”
- “Agreed lol.”
- “That price is normal for external brands, but for fan merchandise… hmm, it does feel a bit expensive.”
- “Wow, that’s crazy expensive… Our fandom also released a scarf as merch, and it was in the 30,000 KRW ($21 USD) range.”
Source: Instiz
