Judy Ongg’s Farewell Concert “Blessing”: The Great Ticket Rush
Last updated 2026-09-25 — On January 2, 2015, Taiwanese Mandopop diva “No. 2 Sister” Judy Ongg announced her retirement from the music scene after this year’s concert series. Tickets went on sale in three daily batches at 12:00 PM on January 5, 6, and 7, with a total of 16 concerts...
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On January 2, 2015, Taiwanese Mandopop diva “No. 2 Sister” Judy Ongg announced her retirement from the music scene after this year’s concert series. Tickets went on sale in three daily batches at 12:00 PM on January 5, 6, and 7, with a total of 16 concerts to be held in both Taipei and Kaohsiung. This not only triggered a massive ticket rush but is also expected to boost tourism in northern and southern Taiwan. The absence of any scheduled shows in central Taiwan disappointed many fans in the region, who voiced their hope for additional performances in Taichung.
On January 2, 2015, Taiwanese Mandopop diva “No. 2 Sister” Judy Ongg announced her retirement from the music scene after this year’s concert series. Tickets went on sale in three daily batches at 12:00 PM on January 5, 6, and 7, with a total of 16 concerts to be held in both Taipei and Kaohsiung. This not only triggered a massive ticket rush but is also expected to boost tourism in northern and southern Taiwan. The absence of any scheduled shows in central Taiwan disappointed many fans in the region, who voiced their hope for additional performances in Taichung.
Judy Ongg’s farewell concert “Blessing” sparks a ticket-buying frenzy. (Photo source / Kham Arts)
◎ 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)
Schedule for Judy Ongg’s 2015 “Blessing” concert series. (Photo source / Kham Arts)
◎ Ticket purchasing methods are as follows:
(Note: Credit card payment is available for online and fax orders; cash only for convenience store purchases)
※ Kham Ticketing: http://www.kham.com.tw/
(Kham’s 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 wheelchair-accessible tickets will go on sale at 12:00 PM on January 12. Please contact Kham Ticketing at 07-780-9900 to request an application form.
[Updated 2015.01.05 17:30]
Due to major system crashes at both the Kham Ticketing website and convenience store systems after sales began at 12:00 PM, tickets priced at NT$800 and NT$1,600 sold out very quickly. At physical locations, tickets were no longer available around 4:00 PM, with sales ending at approximately 4:40 PM on the first day.
[Updated 2015.01.06 10:30]
A significant crowd of ticket buyers gathered around the Kham Arts building, forming long lines that wrapped around the entire structure — the turnout was astonishing.There were roughly 1,500–1,800 people on-site. Numbered tickets, originally scheduled to be handed out at 9:30 AM, didn’t begin distribution until around 10:10 AM. One person holding number 667 said they had been in line since 8:00 PM the previous night. Many who arrived in the morning lamented, “This is ridiculous!” Even having a number didn’t guarantee a ticket, leaving many fans shaking their heads in resignation. Around 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. The crowd outside Kham Arts moved on to the numbered ticket phase, with numbers distributed throughout the morning reaching around 2,400. Skipping a number resulted in disqualification. Some scalpers were even selling high-numbered tickets (over 1,000) for NT$4,000, which many found outrageous.
[Updated 2015.01.06 18:30]
Around 4:00 PM, on-site tickets at Kham sold out. A few remained available at certain convenience stores, but those quickly sold out as well. Kham’s on-site ticket sales only reached number 248. Dissatisfaction among those still holding numbers grew loud, and rumors spread that sales would resume on January 7 starting from number 249, angering even more hopeful fans. Later, Judy Ongg’s manager, Chen Zihong, announced additional shows in hopes of calming angry fans unable to secure tickets.
[Updated 2015.01.05 17:30]
Due to major system crashes at both the Kham Ticketing website and convenience store systems after sales began at 12:00 PM, tickets priced at NT$800 and NT$1,600 sold out very quickly. At physical locations, tickets were no longer available around 4:00 PM, with sales ending at approximately 4:40 PM on the first day.
[Updated 2015.01.06 10:30]
A significant crowd of ticket buyers gathered around the Kham Arts building, forming long lines that wrapped around the entire structure — the turnout was astonishing.There were roughly 1,500–1,800 people on-site. Numbered tickets, originally scheduled to be handed out at 9:30 AM, didn’t begin distribution until around 10:10 AM. One person holding number 667 said they had been in line since 8:00 PM the previous night. Many who arrived in the morning lamented, “This is ridiculous!” Even having a number didn’t guarantee a ticket, leaving many fans shaking their heads in resignation. Around 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. The crowd outside Kham Arts moved on to the numbered ticket phase, with numbers distributed throughout the morning reaching around 2,400. Skipping a number resulted in disqualification. Some scalpers were even selling high-numbered tickets (over 1,000) for NT$4,000, which many found outrageous.
[Updated 2015.01.06 18:30]
Around 4:00 PM, on-site tickets at Kham sold out. A few remained available at certain convenience stores, but those quickly sold out as well. Kham’s on-site ticket sales only reached number 248. Dissatisfaction among those still holding numbers grew loud, and rumors spread that sales would resume on January 7 starting from number 249, angering even more hopeful fans. Later, Judy Ongg’s manager, Chen Zihong, announced additional shows in hopes of calming angry 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. Crowds formed again before ticket sales began. The Kham Ticketing website was still down, and convenience store traffic remained heavy. Only four shows’ worth of tickets remained for sale today. Ticket distribution resumed from number 49 at the physical location. Whether using Life-ET ticket tricks or traveling to remote convenience stores, the three-day ticket rush was 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. Crowds formed again before ticket sales began. The Kham Ticketing website was still down, and convenience store traffic remained heavy. Only four shows’ worth of tickets remained for sale today. Ticket distribution resumed from number 49 at the physical location. Whether using Life-ET ticket tricks or traveling to remote convenience stores, the three-day ticket rush was expected to conclude today.
[Updated 2015.01.07 17:30]
Some fans who didn’t get tickets refused to leave the Kham Ticketing site. One group had received numbers the previous day and felt Kham Arts should address the issue of people with numbers being unable to buy tickets. One attendee said, “I’ve come for two days, I must get a ticket!” Another group, upset over the sudden change in queuing rules, insisted on staying in line on the third day despite having little chance. With around 300 people gathered, local police increased patrols to prevent conflicts.
Some fans who didn’t get tickets refused to leave the Kham Ticketing site. One group had received numbers the previous day and felt Kham Arts should address the issue of people with numbers being unable to buy tickets. One attendee said, “I’ve come for two days, I must get a ticket!” Another group, upset over the sudden change in queuing rules, insisted on staying in line on the third day despite having little chance. With around 300 people gathered, local police increased patrols to prevent conflicts.
[Updated 2015.01.08 14:30]
Judy Ongg’s manager, Mr. Chen Zihong, announced ten additional shows. Specific details are still under discussion and planning. He urged fans not to purchase tickets from scalpers and pledged to coordinate with vendors to resolve the ticketing system crashes.
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