On October 21, when the British band Oasis held their first concert in Korea in 16 years at Goyang Sports Complex, a different scene unfolded outside the venue. Crowds spread out picnic mats and mini tents on both sides of the stairs near the east and west gates. Most were fans in their twenties, wearing merchandise T-shirts and bucket hats, sharing canned beer and chicken as they waited for the concert to begin. Once the show started, they stood up, linked arms, formed circles, jumped, and sang along together.

This phenomenon is known as "Bakkat Standing" (outside standing). As ticketing has become fiercely competitive-so much so that it is called "picketing" (a portmanteau of "blood" and "ticketing")-fans who failed to secure tickets have started gathering outside venues to enjoy the music together, creating a new culture. The atmosphere on site was essentially like another standing zone. The number of people participating in "Bakkat Standing" that day was estimated to be over 200.

Oasis' Korea concert held at Goyang Sports Complex. Photo by Live Nation Korea

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Within fan communities, areas where the electronic display is visible or locations like the "N3 entrance," where the sound is particularly clear, are shared as prime spots. In fact, posts sharing reviews of "Bakkat Standing" are regularly uploaded. Many recount that it feels even freer than being inside. Strangers share snacks and communicate openly with each other.

Lee Suji (21), whom we met outside the Oasis concert, said, "I couldn't get a ticket, and it was hard to find a canceled one, so I came for 'Bakkat Standing.' I was a bit envious of those who got in, but the atmosphere was so lively that I really enjoyed it, and I even cried during the encore." Lee Jaemin (25), who came with friends to try to get tickets on site, said, "I planned to just buy merchandise and leave if I couldn't get a ticket, but I couldn't bring myself to go. We had fun singing along with friends, just like at a festival."

Oasis Outdoor Standing Zone View. Screenshot from Online Community

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"Bakkat Standing" has been observed not only at the Oasis concert, but also at major events like BTS member J-Hope's solo concert and Coldplay's Korea tour. At some concerts, there have been "Bakkat Daechang" (outside group singing) moments where the crowd outside sings along to the chorus, and as fans share "prime spot maps" marking areas with the best sound, crowds have gathered near those locations.

A concert organizer explained, "For outdoor concerts, it is difficult to completely block sound from leaking outside, so fans who are disappointed about missing the show naturally gather outside, leading to the formation of 'Bakkat Standing.'" The organizer added, "If a large number of people gather outside a specific area, we need to consider securing movement routes, deploying additional security staff, and increasing police patrols to ensure public safety."

A venue manager commented, "If fans designate their own 'standing zones,' the outside area essentially becomes part of the operational space. Some venues are even discussing expanding their management boundaries to cover these areas." They added, "Some venues prohibit 'Bakkat Standing,' but as long as fans follow the guidance of staff and enjoy themselves safely, it could become a mature part of K-concert culture."