Oh yeah Ken might look stoic and all that but in reality he's very funny , if his singing career doesn't work out he can consider a comedian as a 2nd career option
For fanclub organised overseas trips , that's not uncommon , other artistes also do that too & normally hotel accommodation + plane charges are offered besides the main fanclub event
The prices ain't cheap but despite this fanclub members are still required to ballot as limited slots are available
Also tickets for Ken's Bar 20th Anniversary Special!! Vol.2 were based on 1st come 1st server basis which's the common norm in here but not in Japan where you wouldn't know your ticket number until you receive the tickets