Global pop sensation Bruno Mars has set the internet abuzz after a unique interaction with a Korean fan, involving a vinyl record trade and concert ticket gift via Instagram direct messages (DMs).
A social media user recently shared a post on their social media account, revealing that Bruno Mars slid into its DMs asking to buy the long play (LP), accompanied by screenshots of their conversation.
The shared images show Bruno Mars’s verified account, boasting over 43 million followers, inquiring about the price of the user’s vinyl record. When the fan offered to gift the LP without charge, Mars countered with an offer of concert tickets as a gesture of appreciation.
This unexpected exchange sparked a frenzy online, with fans exclaiming, “A pop icon engaging in a personal transaction? Unbelievable!” and dubbing it the ultimate direct deal of the century.
The lucky fan who agreed to send the LP stated that it’s opting for same-day shipping to get it to him as soon as possible , adding that honestly, scoring concert tickets feels like it’s the one getting the better end of this deal!
Bruno Mars, the multi-platinum singer-songwriter behind chart-toppers like “Just the Way You Are,” “Uptown Funk,” and “24K Magic,” recently made waves with his collaboration “APT.” featuring BLACKPINK’s Rosé, dominating charts worldwide.
Fans can catch Bruno Mars live in Korea during his upcoming concerts scheduled for May 21-22, 25-26, and 29-30, 2027.