- Buddhist temples in and around Busan are offering free or low-cost accommodation to BTS fans.
- This initiative addresses the significant surge in hotel prices and booking cancellations caused by the K-pop group's upcoming concerts in the South Korean city.
- The concerts on 12 and 13 June mark BTS's first tour since all seven members completed their mandatory military service.
- Accommodation prices in Busan reportedly rose 2.4 times higher than usual rates, with some guesthouses increasing prices by over tenfold.
- Busan authorities have responded to numerous complaints by launching inspections, threatening tax audits, and introducing a 'Fair Lodging Challenge' to encourage standard pricing.
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