On May 12, the talent management Star Magic trended on Twitter with the topic ‘Star Magic Buwaya’ after netizens saw the ticket price for the upcoming Star Magic All-Star Games 2023 in the Mall of Asia Arena.
Netizens went on social media to voice their complaints regarding the cost of the tickets, especially for the courtside seats.
Netizens who voiced their thoughts on the issue called out the ‘overpriced’ ticket cost for the event.
https://twitter.com/kthnclss/status/1657018995122348034
https://twitter.com/deynielford/status/1657023410440896512
Minurahan yung cost ng idol fan cam as if that’s the concern in the first place. Kaya nga natawag kayo na buwaya kasi ginagatasan ang fans unreasonably. And honestly, what’s so hard on having an exclusive livestream without making it as a competition? SANA OK KA PA STAR MAGIC. https://t.co/5yetj0q2id
— Joche (@jochendria) May 18, 2023
https://twitter.com/imcha525/status/1657010320970493960
Others also brought up the Star Magic Charity Ball in their complaints.
https://twitter.com/linhxkn/status/1657026483859193856
overpriced ASG tickets, multiple voting sht stunts for charity events kuno without transparency of voting results or liquidation man lang ng charity funds tapos you’ll give us unorganized events and make us wait bec you lack preparation!!!!
tama na kayo
STAR MAGIC BUWAYA
— c h a e (@v_chaeee) May 12, 2023
Scared to speak up what is right just because of fear? You'd rather be an enabler than to stop this bad behavior? How about a NO!
STAR MAGIC BUWAYA
— Fleurfy (@TaimeJv) May 12, 2023
don't be afraid to speak out what needs to be heard. call out what's not just and fair. star magic has done so much to your faves but that doesn't change the fact the money contest in any form of events is a problematic behaviour and should not be toerated.
STAR MAGIC BUWAYA
— stream matapang besties (@SENIORHRH) May 12, 2023
For reference, the ticket price of the courtside seats to the Star Magic All-Star Games 2023 costs Php 10,000, patron seats cost Php 4,000, the lower box seats are Php 2,000, the upper box seats are Php 800, and the general admission fee costs P150.
Showbiz reporter and talent manager Ogie Diaz clarified some behind-the-scenes details about the cost of mounting the event at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
“Kaya lang ang iba ang nalalakihan. Bakit daw ang laki-laki. Eh alam ninyo una, mahal ang upa, o renta sa MOA, that’s more than Php 500,000 darling. Tapos ang dami pang plus-plus ‘yan, tapos may production staff pa ‘yan na babayaran. Tapos ang dami-dami namang big stars, may tier 1, tier 2, tier 3.”
His co-host Mama Loi also weighed in, citing comparisons between the costs of fan meet events with Korean stars and Star Magic All-Star Games.
“So compared nga naman doon sa ibang shows na pinupuntahan mo, tsaka ‘yung iba nga meet and greet nga noong mga Korean ano di ba? Na mas mahal pa ata dito ‘yung ticket Nay. Eh ito mas mahaba ‘yung length of time na magstay ka doon, hindi lang 2 hour show.”
Diaz doubled down on Mama Loi’s opinion, citing the bang-for-the-buck Kapamilya fans would get with the event.
“Kasi nga daw kapag may mga fan meet ang mga Koreano dito, Diyos ko, bakit ‘yung iba daw, sumusuka talaga, at willing sumuka ng Php 17,000 para sa fan meet, eh mga 2 hours lang naman ‘yun. Eh ito 1 to 8 pm.”
He also pointed out that fans should only purchase tickets within their budget.
“Kaya nga ho pinamimili ang ticket, kung saan nababagay ang budget, ‘yan ang bibilhin mo. Gusto mong mag-courtside, eh kapos ang budget mo, hindi aabot ng 10,000. Eh kung aabot ‘yan ng Php 4000 edi doon ka sa Patron.”
As for Star Magic All-Star Games, the sports event includes Basketball, Volleyball, and Badminton Events with halftime performances.
Star Magic All-Star Games 2023 happen on May 21, 2023, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, from 1 PM to 8 PM.