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On January 2, 2015, Taiwanese Mandopop diva “Second Sister” Judy Ongg announced her retirement from the music industry after concluding her concert tour this year. Subsequently, tickets went on sale at 12:00 PM on January 5, 6, and 7 over three consecutive days. The 16 concerts will be held across two cities—Taipei and Kaohsiung—sparking massive ticket scramble and also boosting tourism in both northern and southern Taiwan. The absence of any scheduled shows in central Taiwan disappointed many fans there, who voiced hopes for additional performances in Taichung.
On January 2, 2015, Taiwanese Mandopop diva “Second Sister” Judy Ongg announced her retirement from the music industry after concluding her concert tour this year. Subsequently, tickets went on sale at 12:00 PM on January 5, 6, and 7 over three consecutive days. The 16 concerts will be held across two cities—Taipei and Kaohsiung—sparking massive ticket scramble and also boosting tourism in both northern and southern Taiwan. The absence of any scheduled shows in central Taiwan disappointed many fans there, who voiced hopes for additional performances in Taichung.
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Judy Ongg’s farewell concert “Blessing” has triggered a frenzy in ticket purchasing. (Image source / Kham Arts)
◎ The concert schedule is as follows:
Taipei: 7/25 (Sat) 7/26 (Sun) 7/28 (Tue) 7/29 (Wed) 8/1 (Sat) 8/2 (Sun) 8/4 (Tue) 8/5 (Wed) 8/8 (Sat) 8/9 (Sun) 8/11 (Tue) 8/12 (Wed)
Kaohsiung: 8/29 (Sat) 8/30 (Sun) 9/5 (Sat) 9/6 (Sun)
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The concert schedule for Judy Ongg’s 2015 “Blessing” tour. (Image source / Kham Arts)
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◎ Ticket purchasing methods are as follows:
(Except for online and fax channels where credit cards can be used, cash is required for in-person purchases at convenience stores)
※ Kham Ticketing: http://www.kham.com.tw/
(The website was already inaccessible as of the morning of January 5)
※ Convenience store ticketing: 7-11 i-bon, FamilyMart famiport, Hi-Life Life-ET, OK Mart OK.GO
※ All accessible tickets for people with disabilities will go on sale at 12:00 PM on January 12. Please contact Kham Ticketing at 07-780-9900 to request an order form.
[Updated 2015.01.05 17:30]
Due to system crashes at most Kham Ticketing online and convenience store endpoints after sales began at 12:00 PM, tickets continued to sell throughout the afternoon; the 6800 TWD and 800 TWD tickets sold out the fastest. In-person ticket sales at Kham outlets also distributed queue numbers until around 4:00 PM, with sales ceasing at approximately 4:40 PM on the first day.
[Updated 2015.01.06 10:30]
A significant crowd of buyers gathered around the Kham Arts building, forming long lines that wrapped around the entire structure—an astonishing turnout.There were roughly 1500–1800 people present. Although numbered tickets were originally scheduled to be handed out at 9:30 AM, distribution didn’t begin until about 40 minutes later. One person holding number 667 said they had been queuing since 8:00 PM the previous night. Many who arrived in the morning lamented, “This is ridiculous!” Even having a number didn’t guarantee getting a ticket, leaving many fans shaking their heads in resignation. Approximately 60,000 tickets were available for sale on January 6.
[Updated 2015.01.06 12:30]
Both the Kham Ticketing website and convenience store systems remained down. However, the scene outside Kham Arts transitioned to a number-based calling system. Numbers were called through roughly 2400 by mid-morning, and skipped numbers were considered forfeited. There were even scalpers selling high-numbered queue slips—number 1000+ going for 4000 TWD—which many found outrageous.
[Updated 2015.01.06 18:30]
Around 4:00 PM, all onsite tickets at Kham sold out. Some convenience stores still had stock, but those quickly sold out too. Kham’s onsite ticketing only managed to sell up to number 248, prompting frustration among many queuers. Rumors circulated that sales would resume on January 7 starting from number 249, angering even more hopeful buyers. Later, Judy Ongg’s manager, Chen Zihong, announced additional shows in hopes of appeasing frustrated fans unable to secure tickets.
[Updated 2015.01.05 17:30]
Due to system crashes at most Kham Ticketing online and convenience store endpoints after sales began at 12:00 PM, tickets continued to sell throughout the afternoon; the 6800 TWD and 800 TWD tickets sold out the fastest. In-person ticket sales at Kham outlets also distributed queue numbers until around 4:00 PM, with sales ceasing at approximately 4:40 PM on the first day.
[Updated 2015.01.06 10:30]
A significant crowd of buyers gathered around the Kham Arts building, forming long lines that wrapped around the entire structure—an astonishing turnout.There were roughly 1500–1800 people present. Although numbered tickets were originally scheduled to be handed out at 9:30 AM, distribution didn’t begin until about 40 minutes later. One person holding number 667 said they had been queuing since 8:00 PM the previous night. Many who arrived in the morning lamented, “This is ridiculous!” Even having a number didn’t guarantee getting a ticket, leaving many fans shaking their heads in resignation. Approximately 60,000 tickets were available for sale on January 6.
[Updated 2015.01.06 12:30]
Both the Kham Ticketing website and convenience store systems remained down. However, the scene outside Kham Arts transitioned to a number-based calling system. Numbers were called through roughly 2400 by mid-morning, and skipped numbers were considered forfeited. There were even scalpers selling high-numbered queue slips—number 1000+ going for 4000 TWD—which many found outrageous.
[Updated 2015.01.06 18:30]
Around 4:00 PM, all onsite tickets at Kham sold out. Some convenience stores still had stock, but those quickly sold out too. Kham’s onsite ticketing only managed to sell up to number 248, prompting frustration among many queuers. Rumors circulated that sales would resume on January 7 starting from number 249, angering even more hopeful buyers. Later, Judy Ongg’s manager, Chen Zihong, announced additional shows in hopes of appeasing frustrated fans unable to secure tickets.
[Updated 2015.01.07 12:30]
On the morning of the 7th, the queue outside Kham Arts was noticeably smaller than the previous day, with only about 200 people remaining at the entrance. A new line formed again just before sales started. The Kham Ticketing website remained offline, and traffic at convenience store kiosks stayed heavy. Only four shows’ worth of tickets remained available today. Kham Arts resumed calling numbers starting from 249 issued the previous day. Despite various “ticket-grabbing” tricks at stores like Hi-Life or traveling to remote kiosks, the three-day ticket battle is expected to conclude today.
On the morning of the 7th, the queue outside Kham Arts was noticeably smaller than the previous day, with only about 200 people remaining at the entrance. A new line formed again just before sales started. The Kham Ticketing website remained offline, and traffic at convenience store kiosks stayed heavy. Only four shows’ worth of tickets remained available today. Kham Arts resumed calling numbers starting from 249 issued the previous day. Despite various “ticket-grabbing” tricks at stores like Hi-Life or traveling to remote kiosks, the three-day ticket battle is expected to conclude today.
[Updated 2015.01.07 17:30]
Some fans remained outside the Kham Ticketing site, unwilling to leave—some had secured queue numbers the previous day and felt Kham Arts should address the issue of so many people being unable to get tickets despite having numbers. One attendee said, “I’ve come for two days, I must get a ticket!” Others objected to the last-minute changes in queueing rules, saying those who came on the third day were given no chance at all, and insisted on staying in line. With about 300 people gathered, local police increased patrols to prevent any conflicts.
Some fans remained outside the Kham Ticketing site, unwilling to leave—some had secured queue numbers the previous day and felt Kham Arts should address the issue of so many people being unable to get tickets despite having numbers. One attendee said, “I’ve come for two days, I must get a ticket!” Others objected to the last-minute changes in queueing rules, saying those who came on the third day were given no chance at all, and insisted on staying in line. With about 300 people gathered, local police increased patrols to prevent any conflicts.
[Updated 2015.01.08 14:30]
Judy Ongg’s manager, Mr. Chen Zihong, announced ten additional shows. Specific details are yet to be finalized and planned. He urged fans not to buy from scalpers and assured that efforts would be made to coordinate with vendors to resolve the ticketing system issues.
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