HYBE to introduce facial recognition for events
The Face Pass will be piloted for entry to K-pop group TWS' 42:Club fan event in Seoul, South Korea, next month
News By James Hanley | 3 January 2025
K-pop giant HYBE has sparked privacy concerns after announcing it is to introduce an optional face-scanning entry system for shows in South Korea.
The Face Pass, which will replace ticket checks, will be piloted at boy band TWS’ 42:Club fan event, which runs from 14-16 February at the Handball Gymnasium in Seoul’s Olympic Park.
The tech combines finance app Toss’ facial recognition service with the ticketing platform of Korea-based Interpark Triple. HYBE says that fans will be able to register…
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