BIGBANG fans nationwide bring concert fever to Hanoi

Fans queue at the wristband collection area at My Dinh Stadium on the morning of October 22, sharing their excitement ahead of BIGBANG’s two Hanoi concerts on October 24 and 25.

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Clearly marked exchange zones help fans collect their concert wristbands according to ticket category, as anticipation builds ahead of the shows.

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Fans present their QR-coded electronic tickets to staff to receive their wristbands and associated benefits ahead of the concerts.

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Phan Thu Trang, a BIGBANG fan from Phu Tho province who has followed the group for 13 years, praises the smooth wristband collection process. After collecting her wristband at My Dinh Stadium, she plans to visit The Garden Mall to browse official merchandise. “My goal is to make sure everyone in our group gets a light stick,” she says.

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For longtime fans, collecting a concert wristband marks another milestone in their journey with BIGBANG, whose music has accompanied them through years of their lives.

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The concert gift set has also caught fans’ attention, with its distinctive items and drawstring bag offering practical keepsakes for the two nights of music.

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Thanh Ha, a Vietnamese fan travelling from Australia to Hanoi for the show, says she has been preparing for the event for months. “I’ve got my outfits ready for both concerts. I’m really looking forward to them!” she says.

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Travelling from Vung Tau (southern Vietnam) to Hanoi for the show, Thuy Trang has prepared outfits, light sticks and even a make-up appointment for the concerts. “This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” she says, looking forward to seeing her idols perform live.

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Ngoc Linh from Hung Yen province shares that she has reached out to fellow fans in online groups to find concert companions, hoping to share the excitement and save on costs.

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Anticipation is mounting ahead of BIGBANG’s two concerts in Hanoi on October 24 and 25, part of the group’s 2026-2027 World Tour < XX : COSMOS > IN HANOI marking its 20th anniversary. The concerts are billed as the group’s first world tour together in nine years. An official tour pop-up store has also opened in Hanoi, offering nearly 70 lines of merchandise for fans to mark the milestone.