RIIZE’s world tour “RIIZING Loud” is drawing attention once again, but this time not for the reasons the group might have hoped.

The American leg of RIIZING Loud is set to kick off at the end of October, yet discussions about underwhelming ticket sales have lingered for weeks. Although some fans initially reasoned that sales might rise closer to the tour dates especially given the crowded concert schedule in the U.S. new developments have cast doubt on that optimism.

On September 22, a promoter for the tour revealed a promotional deal: buy two tickets and receive two additional tickets for free. Officially framed as a celebration of RIIZE’s anniversary, the deal will run until September 26. While some fans welcomed the chance to bring friends at no extra cost, others interpreted it as a sign that demand for the tour may be weaker than expected.

Reports note that several cities, including Atlanta and San Francisco, still have a large number of seats available. Online discussions point to sluggish sales, with some speculating that the fallout from former member Seunghan’s departure might have dampened enthusiasm.

Whether the free ticket deal is a clever marketing push or a quiet admission of slower sales, it has sparked debate about RIIZE’s current momentum as they prepare to take their tour stateside.

Sources: Koreaboo