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The TOP 10 Highest-Grossing K-Pop Tours Of All Time

We recently wrote about the 13 K-Pop tours in 2023 that made enough total revenue to make it into Pollstar’s top 300 highest-grossing tours of the past year. While there have been several tours in the last couple of years that have made record-breaking sales, however, there have actually been plenty of tours in the past decade or even longer that are among the highest-grossing K-Pop tours ever! These are the top 10, which range from 2009 until just this last year.

10.  Permission To Dance On Stage Tour by BTS

Year(s): 2021-2022

Number of shows: 11

Attendance number: 458,145

Average tickets sold per show: 41,649

Average ticket price: $164 USD

Total revenue: $75,138,456 USD

9.  Ready To Be Tour by TWICE

Year(s): 2023

Number of shows: 28 (out of 49, still counting)

Attendance number: 596,956

Average tickets sold per show: 21,320

Average ticket price: $132 USD

Total revenue: $78,954,813 USD

8.  The Wings Tour by BTS

Year(s): 2017

Number of shows: 40

Attendance number: ~550,000

Average tickets sold per show: 13,750

Average ticket price: $156 USD

Total revenue: ~$86,000,000 USD

7.  Alive Galaxy Tour by BIGBANG

Year(s): 2012-2013

Number of shows: 48

Attendance number: 767,287

Average tickets sold per show: 15,985

Average ticket price: $121 USD

Total revenue: $92,770,023 USD

6.  The Secret Code: 4th Live Tour by TVXQ

Year(s): 2009

Number of shows: 26

Average tickets sold per show: 21,154

Average ticket price: $169 USD

Total revenue: ~$93,200,000 USD

5.  0.TO.10 Tour by BIGBANG

Year(s): 2016-2017

Number of shows: 24

Attendance number: 1,009,000

Average tickets sold per show: 42,042

Average ticket price: $104 USD

Total revenue: $104,517,716 USD

4.  Time: Live Tour by TVXQ

Year(s): 2013

Number of shows: 18

Attendance number: ~890,000

Average tickets sold per show: 49,444

Average ticket price: $124 USD

Total revenue: ~$110,000,000 USD

3.  MADE Tour by BIGBANG

Year(s): 2015-2016

Number of shows: 66

Attendance number: 1,321,096

Average tickets sold per show: 20,017

Average ticket price: $111 USD

Total revenue: $147,192,512 USD

2.  Love Yourself: Speak Yourself Tour by BTS

Year(s): 2018-2019

Number of shows: 62

Attendance number: 1,930,642

Average tickets sold per show: 31,139

Average ticket price: $128 USD

Total revenue: $246,512,484 USD

1.  BORN PINK Tour by BLACKPINK

Year(s): 2022-2023

Number of shows: 61 (out of 66, still counting)

Attendance number: 1,578,618

Average tickets sold per show: 25,879

Average ticket price: $178 USD

Total revenue: $281,033,955 USD

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Billboard Reveals 10 Highest-Grossing K-Pop Tours Of 2023

Billboard has published a year-end list of the top 10 highest-grossing K-pop tours of 2023!

The list comes alongside Billboard’s overall year-end Boxscore charts, which rank the top tours of 2023 across artists from all genres and countries. The year-end charts are based on figures reported to Billboard for eligible concerts between November 1, 2022 and September 30, 2023.

Six K-pop tours made Billboard’s overall top 100 highest-grossing tours for 2023 (across all genres), and their share of the top 100 (by gross) came out to 5.1 percent—an all-time high for K-pop.

The six artists who made this year’s overall top 100 tours were BLACKPINK (at No. 10), BTS ’ Suga (No. 37), TWICE (No. 41), TXT (No. 54), SEVENTEEN (No. 58), and ENHYPEN (No. 81).

Check out the full list of the highest-grossing K-pop tours of the year below!

1. BLACKPINK

Gross: $148.3 million Tickets Sold: 703,000 Number of Shows: 29 Ranking on All-Genre Top 100: No. 10

Gross: $57.1 million Tickets Sold: 318,000 Number of Shows: 26 Ranking on All-Genre Top 100: No. 37

Gross: $54.2 million Tickets Sold: 345,000 Number of Shows: 18 Ranking on All-Genre Top 100: No. 41

Gross: $46.8 million Tickets Sold: 379,000 Number of Shows: 27 Ranking on All-Genre Top 100: No. 54

5. SEVENTEEN

Gross: $43.3 million Tickets Sold: 440,000 Number of Shows: 12 Ranking on All-Genre Top 100: No. 58

Gross: $33 million Tickets Sold: 336,000 Number of Shows: 19 Ranking on All-Genre Top 100: No. 81

7. Stray Kids

Gross: $16.1 million Tickets Sold: 114,000 Number of Shows: 8 Ranking on All-Genre Top 100: N/A

Gross: $13.9 million Tickets Sold: 103,000 Number of Shows: 10 Ranking on All-Genre Top 100: N/A

9. LE SSERAFIM

Gross: $7.9 million Tickets Sold: 77,500 Number of Shows: 9 Ranking on All-Genre Top 100: N/A

10. NCT DREAM

Gross: $7 million Tickets Sold: 36,900 Number of Shows: 4 Ranking on All-Genre Top 100: N/A

Congratulations to all the K-pop artists who made this year’s list!

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The biggest K-pop global tours

Over the years, K-pop has spread its influence outside of Korea and solidified its position as a major music genre all across the globe. Now, K-pop artists are able to expand their stage and perform outside of Korea in numerous countries.

With more and more K-pop artists touring globally, overseas concerts have become the norm. And now, K-pop artists' concert tours easily gather thousands of audiences, even millions of fans.

So here are the biggest global tours .

1. BTS - Love Yourself tour (2018-2019)

Number of attendees: about 2.02 million

2. Big Bang - MADE Tour (2015-2016)

Number of attendees: about 1.5 million

3.  TVXQ - Circle / Begin again Japan Tour (2017-2018) Number of attendees: about 1.05 million

4. EXO - The EXO'luXion (2015-2016) Number of attendees: about 760,000

5. Seventeen - Be the Sun (2022)

Number of attendees: about 600,000

6. Super Junior - Super Show 6 (2014-2015)

Number of attendees: about 550,000

7. TWICE - Twicelights / Dreamday Japan tour (2019-2020) Number of attendees: about 470,000

(Currently ongoing global tours)

BLACKPINK - Born Pink Tour (2022-2023)

Expected number of total attendees: about 1.5 million

Stray Kids - MANIAC (2022-2023)

Expected number of total attendees: about 500,000

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Unfortunately, number of attendees and venue size aren’t consequences of quality but only of popularity. In K-pop, popularity and success isn’t synonymous of talent. Just look at Blackpink shows, huge numbers on expensive tickets, but they got on controversies over and over again due to lackluster performances, lack of synchronization, lip synching, lack of energy on stage and laziness. People complained a lot about that, but I think those people just didn’t know them well enough and thought “Hey, these girls are popular, their show is expensive, so they must be good”, but ended disappointed on what they got. They should have done their research before spending hundreds of dollar on a concert. They were paying to see one of the most popular K-pop group, and that’s all they can offer.

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Billboard’s Top 10 K-pop Tours for 2023

Last week, Billboard revealed its year-end Boxscore charts, ranking the top tours, venues and promoters of 2023. That coverage included analysis of the new wave of genre diverse artists crashing stadium stages, and in turn, our charts. This week, we are breaking down the year’s biggest tours, genre by genre. Today, we begin with K-pop, spotlighting artists who primarily perform in Korean. Among all the genres we’re recapping this week, K-pop is the youngest, at least in terms of the global box office. In the last 10 years (excluding COVID-impacted years of 2020-21), there were no K-pop artists on the overall top 100 in 2012-14 and 2016, and the genre took up less than 1% of the overall gross in another three year-end periods. BTS broke ground first, ending 2019 at No. 3 and helping spike the genre’s share from 0.3% to 4%. Off cycle as its members serve in the South Korean military (their last reported show was on April 16, 2022), that share backed down to 1.6% in 2022. But as the group’s international impact spreads further among its peers and reporting increases, the genre’s widespread popularity comes into fuller focus. K-pop’s share of this year’s top 100 is up to an all-time high of 5.1% thanks to a long list of idol groups selling out venues in Asia, Europe, Latin America and the U.S. Scroll to check out the top 10 highest grossing tours by K-pop artists, according to figures reported to Billboard Boxscore. All reported shows worldwide between Nov. 1, 2022 – Sept. 30, 2023, are eligible. NCT Dream Image Credit: Korea Pool/Getty Images $7M / 36.9K tickets / 4 shows All-Genre Top 100 Rank: N/A NCT Dream has reported shows with similarly stellar results on either side of the pond, having toured in North America and in Europe throughout 2023. LE SSERAFIM Image Credit: The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins/Getty Images $7.9M / 77.5K tickets / 9 shows All-Genre Top 100 Rank: N/A Building the group’s base in Asia, LE SSERAFIM posted seven-figure grosses in Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong, among other Japanese and Korean markets. Two shows at Tokyo’s Yoyoghi National Stadium earned $2.3 million and sold more than 24,000 tickets. ATEEZ Image Credit: Paul Bergen/Redferns $13.9M / 103K tickets / 10 shows All-Genre Top 100 Rank: N/A Another globe-trotting K-pop group, ATEEZ played to sold-out audiences in Europe and North America, as well as shows in Latin America and Asia. Stray Kids Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety $16.1M / 114K tickets / 8 shows All-Genre Top 100 Rank: N/A Between mid-February and early April, Stray Kids sold more than 100,000 tickets from shows in Atlanta; Fort Worth, Texas; Los Angeles; and Sydney. ENHYPEN Image Credit: Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images $33M / 336K tickets / 19 shows All-Genre Top 100 Rank: No. 81 Stretching across almost the entire tracking period, ENHYPEN bookended its year with shows in Japan. It started with 17,000 tickets sold over two night at Nippon Gaishi Hall in Nagoya on Nov. 1-2, 2022, and ended with more than 76,000 tickets at the Tokyo Dome on Sept. 13-14. SEVENTEEN Image Credit: Julien De Rosa/AFP via Getty Images $43.3M / 440K tickets / 12 shows All-Genre Top 100 Rank: No. 58 Between Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia and a hometown show in Seoul, South Korea, SEVENTEEN played stadiums in seven markets to accumulate more than $40 million in ticket sales. Tokyo was the financial highlight, with $16.8 million from four dates at the Tokyo Dome. TOMORROW X TOGETHER Image Credit: Jung Yeon-Je/AFP via Getty Images $46.8M / 379K tickets / 27 shows All-Genre Top 100 Rank: No. 54 Equally as strong in Los Angeles as in Osaka, TOMORROW X TOGETHER embarked on an international tour that brought in more than $40 million in ticket sales. TWICE Image Credit: Christopher Polk for Billboard $54.2M / 345K tickets / 18 shows All-Genre Top 100 Rank: No. 41 TWICE played shows in 18 markets around the world this year, and never grossed less than $2 million. The group was mostly in arenas, but went to stadiums in Atlanta, Los Angeles and New York. SUGA Image Credit: Courtesy of BIGHIT MUSIC $57.1M / 318K tickets / 26 shows All-Genre Top 100 Rank: No. 37 After breaking ground and setting Boxscore records as a member of BTS, SUGA struck out on his own with a solo arena tour in the U.S. and Asia. He earned more than $9 million in Los Angeles and the New York area, and sold more than 50,000 tickets in Seoul. BLACKPINK Image Credit: Frazer Harrison/GI for Coachella $148.3M / 703K tickets / 29 shows All-Genre Top 100 Rank: No. 10 BLACKPINK takes the lead among K-pop acts, standing tall as the only Asian-based artist in the all-genre top 10. Jennie, Lisa, Jisoo and Rosé started the year in American arenas before traveling to Europe, Mexico and Australia. They returned to the U.S. for stadium dates in New Jersey, Las Vegas, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Notably, the group’s Asian shows were not reported.

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Top 10 K-pop Artists with Highest Grossing World Tours in 2023 According to Billboard

On December 12, Billboard officially announced  its year-end list containing K-pop artists with the highest grossing tours this 2023. Fans worldwide know how much K-pop has evolved through the years and this is apparent in the successful world tours from our favorite acts.

Here are the Top 10 K-pop artists with the highest-grossing K-pop tours this 2023!

1. blackpink.

In K-pop acts, BLACKPINK led the list by claiming No. 1 and also placing at the Top 100's No. 10 spot. Billboard revealed that BLACKPINK had a total gross of $148.3 million USD, with over 703,000 tickets sold worldwide.

BLACKPINK also had a great year this 2023 throughout a total of 29 shows, proving their status as the world's biggest K-pop girl group.

2. BTS Suga / Agust D

In second place, Suga of BTS secured the spot with $57.1 million USD. The rapper also sold 318,000 tickets for 2023 and performed 26 shows throughout its course. In the Top 100, Suga placed on No. 37.

TWICE completed the top three in K-pop acts. TWICE has reached ONCEs around the globe with their "READY TO BE" world tour and is met with positive feedback which only proved their influence in the music industry.

On December 12, TWICE also announced an upcoming encore concert in Las Vegas scheduled for March 16, 2024. This 2023, TWICE made $54.2 million in gross with over 345,00 tickets sold. Currently, the nonet has performed 18 shows in their "READY TO BE" world tour.

They have also ranked No. 41 in the Top 100 list on Billboard.

4. TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT)

TXT is the first fourth-gen K-pop group to be mentioned. TXT also claimed No. 4 on the K-pop list, while also attaining No. 54 in Billboard's Top 100.

This 2023, TXT managed to gross $46.8 million USD through 27 shows. They have also garnered a total count of 379,000 sold-out tickets.

5. SEVENTEEN

SEVENTEEN rounded the top five for 2023's highest-grossing K-pop tours. On the Top 100, they claimed No. 58. This was due to a gross of $43.3 million, along with 440,000 tickets sold throughout 12 shows.

ENHYPEN continued the list by grossing $33 million and 336,000 sold-out tickets. The group has also performed 19 shows this year, which also contributed to their inclusion at the Top 100's No. 81.

7. Stray Kids

Stray Kids placed on No. 7 after grossing $16.1 million through 8 shows. The group successfully gained 114,000 tickets sold.

ATEEZ claimed No. 8 through a gross of 13.9 million and around 103,000 tickets sold this 2023. They have performed 10 shows.

9. LE SSERAFIM

LE SSERAFIM performed 9 shows this 2023, and this led to a gross of $7.9 million and 77,500 tickets sold.

10. NCT DREAM

With over 36,900 tickets sold, 4 shows, and a gross of $7 million USD, NCT Dream completed the Top 10 in K-pop tours.

Which K-pop tours this year have you attended? Let us know in the comments below!

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TXT, Blackpink, Aespa & More: Here Are All The K-Pop Tours And Events You Can Catch This Summer

Whether you want to put your Head in the Clouds, free yourself at Outside Lands or be (re)born pink, plan out your summer with these K-pop events and tours in mind.

2023 started off strong for K-pop events in the U.S. Household names like NCT 127 , Kang Daniel , and Stray Kids all toured the country, while the Empire State Building was lit up in honor of TWICE 's latest EP, Ready to Be . In April, BLACKPINK made history as the first K-pop group to headline Coachella, while  BTS ' Suga (under the alias Agust D) began his first solo tour — the first out of all BTS members.

As summer starts to bloom, so do even more tours, festivals and conventions for lovers of Korean music and culture to rejoice. From mid-May to the end of August, almost every week will be busy with affairs that range from concerts by rising groups like WEi, to weekend-long celebrations like KCON, to trailblazing performances like Tomorrow X Together (TXT) headlining Lollapalooza, or aespa becoming the first K-pop group to play at New York’s Governors Ball.

To add some color to your summer, GRAMMY.com assembled a list of all the K-pop concerts and events happening in the next few months so you can enjoy the season at its fullest.

Suga: Agust D Tour

April 26 - May 17

The first BTS member to headline his own solo tour, Suga kicked off a string of performances in the U.S. on April 26 in Belmont Park, New York. The setlist included hits from his two mixtapes, August D and D-2 , new tracks from his first solo studio album, D-Day , and even some BTS classics. Before heading to the Asian leg of the tour, Suga will play in Los Angeles and in Oakland, California.

Head in the Clouds Festival

Forest Hills, New York

88rising continues its mission of spreading the talents of Asian diaspora artists through their Head in the Clouds Festival. In addition to their usual Los Angeles edition, 2023 sees Head in the Clouds Festival expand to New York for the first time. The lineup includes returning acts such as DPR IAN and DPR LIVE, while K-pop sensation ITZY, global girl group XG, and rising rockstar LØREN will make their HITC debuts.

Tomorrow X Together (TXT): ACT : SWEET MIRAGE World Tour

Dazzling boy group Tomorrow X Together (TXT) grow bigger with each new release and their international tours follow suit. After last year’s ACT : LOVESICK, they return for a six-city stint in the U.S. with ACT : SWEET MIRAGE, kicking it off on May 5 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Members Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Huening Kai perform hits like "0x1=LOVESONG (I Know I Loved You)," "Good Boy Gone Bad" and their latest single, "Sugar Rush Ride."

MAMAMOO: MY CON World Tour

May 16 - June 4

Vocal queens MAMAMOO will soon begin their first-ever U.S. tour. Hwasa, Solar, Moonbyul, and Wheein are set to perform in nine cities, starting with New York on May 16 and ending in Los Angeles on June 4. With almost a decade of classics under their belts, the quartet will likely perform songs such as "Um Oh Ah Yeh," solo songs by each member, and a slew of hits like "HIP" and "Egotistic."

WEi: PASSION World Tour

Boy group WEi also returns to the U.S. for their second world tour, PASSION. Each of its six members — Daehyeon, Donghan, Yongha, Yohan, Seokhwa, and Junseo — are known for competing in different survival shows, with Yohan finishing in first place on Mnet’s "Produce X 101" in 2019. Although Yohan himself will be absent from this tour due to conflicting schedules, the remaining quintet promises to have a blast from coast to coast.

Bang Yongguk: The Colors of Bang Yongguk US Tour

May 31 - June 16

As a singer/songwriter, record producer, and former leader of boy group B.A.P, Bang Yongguk is one of K-pop’s most wide-ranging artists. Through honest lyrics and a voice deeper than the Mariana Trench, Yongguk’s work is immediately identifiable and always innovative. After releasing a brand new album this month, The Colors of Love , he is set to perform 10 concerts across the U.S., beginning in Joliet, Illinois on May 31.

TRI.BE: 2023 USA Tour VIDA LOCA

June 6 - July 3

Girl group TRI.BE have graced K-pop with effervescent singles and boundless energy since 2021, when they debuted with "Doom Doom Ta." This year, members Songsun, Kelly, Jinha, Hyunbin, Jia, Soeun, and Mire will embark on their first U.S. tour. The septet will play a massive round of 17 shows throughout the country, starting in Orlando, Florida and concluding in L.A.

aespa: Governors Ball Music Festival

In less than three years since their debut, aespa are already making history. The quartet — formed by Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning — will be the first K-pop group to perform at NYC outdoor festival Governors Ball, held June 9-11. SM Entertainment’s latest girl group became known for their AI-filled lore that includes avatars and an avant-garde sound in the likes of popular singles "Next Level” and “Savage."

TWICE: 5th World Tour Ready to Be

June 10 - July 9

Unrelenting girl group TWICE return to the U.S. for their 5th World Tour Ready to Be. Named after their latest album, the performances will feature hits from their 8-year spanning discography, as well as solo performances from each of its nine members. After performances in Asia and Australia, they will kick off a 13-stop North American leg of the tour at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on June 10, and wrap it up at Truist Park in Atlanta on July 9.

CRAVITY: The First World Tour Masterpiece

Last year, rising boy group CRAVITY toured the U.S. as one of the representatives of KCON 2022 Rookies — a series of concerts organized by the All Things Hallyu festival with up-and-coming names in the industry. In 2023, the nine-member group are proving their growth as they headline their own tour through New York, Chicago, San Juan, Atlanta, Dallas, and Los Angeles.

JUST B: Otakon

Held in Washington, D.C., Otakon is the place to be for lovers of Asian pop culture. After bringing names like AleXa and PIXY last year, this year’s edition of the festival will bring rookie boy group JUST B — Lim Jimin, Geonu, Bain, JM, DY, and Sangwoo — for a performance and some VIP experiences to get to know them better.

Lee Youngji K-PLAY! FEST

San Mateo, California

Rapper Lee Youngji rose to fame by being the first woman to win survival shows "High School Rapper 3" and "Show Me the Money 11." However, she gathered an even bigger fandom through the YouTube variety show "My Alcohol Diary," where she invites other K-pop idols to her home for drinks and hilarious conversations. On July 30, she will headline the Bay Area edition of K-PLAY! FEST , the "first ever K-pop festival for fans, by fans." Besides spitting fiery bars, she will also do a hi-touch event, a fansign, and take some selfies with fans who purchase VIP packages.

Tomorrow X Together, NewJeans, DRP IAN, DPR LIVE: Lollapalooza

After last year’s success with performances from Tomorrow x Together and BTS’ j-hope , the Lolla 2023 features even more K-pop. For the first time in history, TXT will headline the festival on August 5, while fellow labelmates and current sensation NewJeans will perform on Thursday, August 3. DPR IAN, 6 and DPR LIVE bring their R&B, rock, and rap fusion to the last day of the festival on Sunday.

(G)I-dle: I am FREE-TY World Tour

K-pop’s resident tomboys will bring their flair and authenticity stateside. After last year’s J ust Me ( )I-dle World Tour, the quintet formed by Soyeon, Miyeon, Minnie, Yuqi, and Shuhua will perform in six cities throughout the first half of August. In addition to their attitude-filled setlist, fans can expect new songs from their upcoming sixth EP, I Feel .

Pasadena, California

After their New York edition in May, HITC heads to the West Coast for another weekend celebrating Asian talents. While the lineup is yet to be announced, fans can expect it to hold some of the names who performed in past editions, as well as exciting newcomers. HITC will happen at Brookside at the Rose Bowl on Aug. 5 and 6.

BLACKPINK: BORN PINK World Tour

Headlining Coachella in April wasn’t enough for the unstoppable girl group BLACKPINK. Jennie, Rosé, Lisa, and Jisoo have just announced four stadium concerts in August as an extension of their ongoing BORN PINK World Tour, which also included U.S. dates in 2022. The quartet will perform at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on Aug. 12, then follow to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Oracle Park in San Francisco, and wrap it up at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 26.

aespa: Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival

San Francisco

Once again, the groundbreaking aespa hit the U.S. for another milestone: they will be the first K-pop group to perform at San Francisco’s Outside Lands . The quartet will play their futuristic set on Friday, August 11, along Kendrick Lamar , Janelle Monaé and WILLOW , among others.

Los Angeles

Known as the largest Korean culture and music festival in North America, KCON has a decade-long legacy of serving as a bridge for "all things Hallyu." Held at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena, the festival includes a two-night concert, fan signings, food and merch stalls, panels with professionals in the industry, and many other attractions. KCON hasn’t announced its official lineup yet, but attendees can expect it to maintain the same excellence of past years.

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From commanding stages to blasting through stereos, countless women have globally graced the music industry with their creativity. And though they've long been underrepresented , tides are changing: in just the last few years, female musicians have been smashing records left and right, conquering top song and album charts and selling sold-out massive tours .

This year, Women's History Month follows a particularly historic 66th GRAMMY Awards , which reflected the upward swing of female musicians dominating music across the board. Along with spearheading the majority of the ceremony's performances, women scored bigtime in the General Field awards — with wins including Best New Artist , Record Of The Year , Song Of The Year , and Album Of The Year .

Female empowerment anthems, in particular, took home major GRAMMY gold. Miley Cyrus ' "Flowers" took home two awards , while Victoria Monét was crowned Best New Artist thanks to the success of her album Jaguar II and its hit single "On My Mama." As those two songs alone indicate, female empowerment takes many different shapes in music — whether it's moving on from a relationship by celebrating self-love or rediscovering identity through motherhood.

The recent successes of women in music is a testament to the trailblazing artists who have made space for themselves in a male-dominated industry — from the liberating female jazz revolution of the '20s to the riot grrl movement of the '90s. Across genres and decades, the classic female empowerment anthem has strikingly metamorphosed into diverse forms of defiance, confidence and resilience.

No matter how Women's History Month is celebrated, it's about women expressing themselves, wholeheartedly and artistically, and having the arena to do so . And in the month of March and beyond, women in the music industry deserve to be recognized not only for their talent, but ambition and perseverance — whether they're working behind the stage or front-and-center behind the mic.

From Aretha Franklin 's "RESPECT" to Beyoncé 's "Run the World (Girls)," there's no shortage of female empowerment anthems to celebrate women's accomplishments in the music industry. Listen to GRAMMY.com's 2024 Women's History Month playlist on streaming services below.

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TWICE Reflect On Milestone Moments & Latest 'With YOU-th' EP

The nine members of K-pop girl group TWICE spoke to GRAMMY.com about their new EP 'With YOU-th,' released today, and their ability to navigate the choppy waters of life and stardom over their nearly decade-long journey together.

In the music video for "I Got You," K-pop girl group TWICE are stranded at a tempestuous sea. Their ship waders and wobbles, thunder roars outside, but the nine members are safe and sound in the cabin — lying on cozy pillows and having a good time, they know all storms are temporary.

"I Got You" precedes TWICE’s thirteenth EP, With YOU-th , out Feb. 23, and the video mirrors their journey together so far. 

TWICE members Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Jihyo, Momo, Sana, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung and Tzuyu made their debut in Oct. 2015, after being selected through JYP Entertainment’s survival show "Sixteen." Almost a decade later, the group is now one of K-pop’s most influential, beloved names. They've even made history by becoming the first K-pop group to win a Breakthrough Award at the 2023 Billboard Women in Music Awards, and the first girl group and Asian female act to sell out Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium last year .

Achieving their level of success didn’t come easy. In songs like " Feel Special" and "One In a Million," they've openly shared the dedication and resilience it took to make it this far. They highlight the importance of unity and their special connection, both with each other and their fan base known as ONCE.

With YOU-th celebrates all that. It’s a journey navigating toward the calm after the storm, and a statement on the importance of friendship, love, and just having someone who can say "No matter what, you got me/ I got you/ And I wouldn’t want it any other way."

Ahead of the release, the nine members of TWICE (and a special appearance by Momo’s Norwich Terrier, Boo) chatted with GRAMMY.com over Zoom about their new album, the most significant moments in their career so far, and how they see themselves today.

The following interview has been edited for clarity and length.

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Reflecting on the present while creating with you-th.

Nayeon: With YOU-th is meaningful in a way that it tells our story and reflects who we are at this moment.

Sana: Our [lead single], "One Spark," was supposed to be in one of our previous albums, but it didn't make it. [When] we chose it to be the single for this album, and we wanted to make it even better than it already was. We changed arrangements and the parts that we sang, and we also re-recorded the song to make it as perfect as possible.

Dahyun: The song that I wrote the lyrics for, "You Get Me," is a sequel to our pre-release single, "I Got You." The story continues in that there's a connection between the two songs. I also wrote lyrics for another song, but it didn't make it in this album and I'm hoping that it'll make it in the next album.

Experiencing An Unbelievable Debut — And Global Success

Jeongyeon: The first moment that really stuck with me was during the [2015 survival show] "Sixteen," where TWICE members were decided. Another moment was when we released our first single, "Like OOH-AHH." I cried a lot on that day.

Another moment [that I remember well] was the first time we topped the Korean music charts with [2016’s] "Cheer Up." It happened on May 5. I remember it very clearly.

Tzuyu: During the years that I was a trainee, some of the members were already chosen to debut [with TWICE], and I was not one of them. Whenever I watched them during monthly evaluations, I would always think about how perfect they are and how good they are. I never thought that I would be one of the members. The fact that I made it into TWICE and that it lasted so far is still really unbelievable for me.

Dahyun: When we first visited a broadcast station to perform on stage as TWICE, that was really memorable. I remember being so nervous in front of the fans. And I remember our first concert where I cried a lot.

Blinking Twice, Nearly 10 Years Have Flown By 

Jihyo: I sometimes look up our old concert videos on the internet, and when I watch them, I am impressed by how much improvement we made, and also how young we were and how hard we worked.

Sana: When we debuted, I thought our eighth anniversary would never come, but it happened so quickly. Our eighth anniversary fan meeting was so beautiful and we cherished it with our fans and all nine of us. That was such a precious moment. I'm just so grateful that we made it this far and all of us are healthy and happy. I think that's what matters the most.

Mina: Right before we signed the contracts again as a group [in 2022], we had a concert at Tokyo Dome. At this point, none of us knew what would happen, so we cried a lot and we were very anxious as well. That performance really stuck with me.

Twice Have Had To Overcome Hardships As A Team

Jihyo: Because everybody else talked about happy moments, I'm going to talk about the difficult times rather than the good times. I think the hardships made us solid as a team, and it really made me feel that I'm not alone in this. Whatever we go through, I'm not alone.

That feeling struck me hard when I released my solo album, [ Zone ] . I got so many cheers from the members and they helped me by doing all these challenges for Instagram. I really felt like difficult things are easier to overcome when we're together.

Every time when we're so busy and all of us are sensitive, it's much easier to get over yourself and think that you're not alone in this. All of the members are going through the same thing. That kind of thought really helps.

Remembering The "Glamor" Of Touring  

Momo: During our [last] tour, we would all get together in the hotel room and eat. For example, when we are in Japan, our favorite meal to eat together is udon noodles. And there was this one particular day that each of us got into the shower right after the concert, and the hot water didn't come out, so all of us in our respective bathrooms screamed at the same time. That was really funny.

Chaeyoung: Last year, during the promotions for "Set Me Free," we visited the United States for two weeks. Every day we had three or four [performance] schedules, and it made me feel like I was back to the newly-debuted times of our group. It was physically challenging, but we got over it, and it’s now a good memory. The most striking part was when we went to the Empire State, and they lit up the whole [Empire State] building with TWICE’s official colors.

Dahyun: There was also a concert in Japan where we performed on a big, round stage. I remember all of us members holding hands and circling around, and that somehow stuck with me. I also remember vividly the first time we got an award overseas, in America.

TWICE Want To Face The Future Together

Nayeon: In the last scene of the music video for "I Got You," we are sailing on a ship in the middle of the ocean. I thought that it was a reflection of where we are, career-wise and in our lives. Of course we had difficult times, but I think that going through all of it together solidified us as a group. I'm not going to say that we have a clear destination point now, but what matters is that we are together, and that is something very clear and solid.

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New Holiday Songs For 2023: Listen To Festive Releases From Aespa, Brandy, Sabrina Carpenter & More

With the Christmas season in full swing, it’s time to deck the halls and load up those holiday playlists. Check out 14 new songs and projects to add to your 2023 festivities.

It's the most wonderful time of year! With every holiday season comes a new outpouring of festive music, and this year is no different.

From pop and R&B to K-pop and country, artists from all genres revel in the season as they pen new, original Christmas songs and reinterpret well-loved classics. This year, GRAMMY winners like Brandy and Samara Joy deliver full-length albums, while rising stars like Sabrina Carpenter, Mimi Webb and Coco Jones add their own contributions like shiny new baubles on a sparkling Christmas tree. 

Below, GRAMMY.com rounded up 14 new holiday releases worth checking out, from Alanis Morissette 's first Christmas EP to new projects by Aly & AJ and Gavin DeGraw , and even a posthumous duet between Elvis Presley and Kane Brown . 

aespa, "Jingle Bell Rock"

Need some K-pop for your holiday playlist? Look no further than aespa's take on "Jingle Bell Rock." The girl group takes Bobby Helms' 1957 hit to the metaverse by giving it a slinky edge punctuated by handclaps, toy piano and glitchy undertones. Members GISELLE and NINGNING even add their own laid-back rap verse to the proceedings, casually tossing off lyrics like, "Ring, ring, ring, jingle bell rock/ Play like a spell/ I won't tell, jingle bell talk" partway through the track.

Aly & AJ, Lonesome Dove

Lonesome Dove isn't Aly & AJ's first Christmas project — that would be their excellent 2006 LP Acoustic Hearts of Winter — but the siblings have come a long way from the Disney days of their last holiday record. Just look at "Greatest Time of Year," which they've plucked from the Acoustic Hearts track list and transformed from into a delicate slowburner perfect to be sung by the fireside. Then there's the pitch-perfect cover of "Sisters," which proves the only way to improve upon Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen's eternally iconic number from 1954's White Christmas is for it to be recorded by, you know, actual sisters.

Brandy, Christmas With Brandy

Considering she's been called the "Vocal Bible" since she rose to stardom in the '90s, a Christmas album makes all the sense in the world for Brandy. On Christmas with Brandy , the R&B sensation — and star of Netflix's new holiday flick Best. Christmas. Ever. — eschews the scriptural in favor of the romantic ("Christmas Party For Two"), the hopeful ("Someday at Christmas") and the celebratory ("Christmas Gift" with daughter Sy'Rai) — all with her trademark gossamer runs and riffs in full, glistening effect.

Kane Brown and Elvis Presley, "Blue Christmas"

Fresh off his performance in NBC's "Christmas at Graceland" special, Kane Brown turns his live version of "Blue Christmas" into a full-blown duet with Elvis Presley himself. The King famously released his iconic version of the holiday classic in 1957 — as well as a live version more than a decade later — and Brown wisely sticks to Presley's tried-and-true formula on their duet by trading verses, while letting Elvis' iconic voice shine.

Sabrina Carpenter , Fruitcake

Sabrina Carpenter created a recipe for a holiday hit last year thanks to "A Nonsense Christmas," a cheeky seasonal remake of her top 10 pop hit "Nonsense." This year, she doubles the recipe on Fruitcake , a delectable slice of Christmas goodness that's equal parts sweet and sour.

On the winking "Buy Me Presents," the pop chanteuse demands the undivided attention of her lover while "Cindy Lou Who" turns the sweetest character in Dr. Seuss' oeuvre into a man-stealing Jolene of Christmas nightmares. "Is It New Year's Yet" revels in an irresistible spirit of pessimism that'll have all of Carpenter's fans saying "Bah humbug!" with glee.

Gavin DeGraw, A Classic Christmas

Eighteen months since Gavin DeGraw's last album, 2022's understated Face the River , the crooner turns up the yuletide cheer — with all the trimming and trappings — for his first holiday record. Each song on the six-track EP stays true to the title, as strings, sleigh bells and tradition combine with DeGraw's soulful timbre on standards like "The Most Wonderful Time of Year," "Silent Night" and "White Christmas."

Kirk Franklin, "Joy To The World"

Kirk Franklin cooked up an extra-special gift for his Spotify Singles Holiday rendition of "Joy to the World." Enlisting a buoyant backing choir, the 19-time GRAMMY winner adds a thoughtful spoken word element over the music, telling listeners everywhere, "This year I offer you the gift of unity. The gift of harmony. Bring us together like never before this holiday season. Find room in your heart. Listen. Can you hear it?"

Coco Jones, "A Timeless Christmas"

Determined to make 2023 a year to remember, Coco Jones follows her five 2024 GRAMMY nominations — including one for Best New Artist — with "A Timeless Christmas." On the original song, the R&B breakout aims to unwrap a holiday filled with family, joy and love as she intones, "Cherish the moment with the people that surround you/ Live in the moment today/ Let's have a timeless Christmas/ Let's just come together in harmony as one forever."

Samara Joy, A Joyful Holiday

Just months after releasing Linger Awhile Longer — the deluxe edition of her 2022 studio album — Samara Joy returns with A Joyful Holiday , a festive EP filled with jazzy originals and standards alike. The 2023 Best New Artist GRAMMY winner taps jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner on "Twinkle Twinkle Little Me" and turns on the feels on opener "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." But perhaps the most special moment of the record happens when three generations of her family join her for a gospel-fueled take on "O Holy Night," filled with stunning harmonies.

Ingrid Michaelson, "This Christmas"

Ingrid Michaelson has supplied plenty of cozy and nostalgic Christmas tunes ever since releasing her 2018 album Songs of the Season , but she doubles down on the warm fireside sounds with her new single "This Christmas." Though it shares a title with the beloved Donny Hathaway track, Michaelson's original song finds beauty in the stillness and small details of the season — from the wonder in a child's eyes as snow falls swirls to the ground to family gathered around the piano.

Alanis Morissette, Last Christmas

After gifting fans a string of holiday singles over the past few years, Alanis Morissette has finally compiled the songs into a full Christmas-themed project. The four-track EP Last Christmas contains three of the alt pioneer’s past releases: 2020’s rousing and poignant “Happy Xmas (War Is Over) and pandemic-era take on “What Child Is This” as well as last year’s “Little Drummer Boy.” However, she saved a shiny new toy for last in the form of a surprisingly peppy cover of Wham! ’s modern classic “Last Christmas.”

Jon Pardi, Merry Christmas From Jon Pardi

It's a full-blown Christmas Pardi, ahem, party on Jon Pardi's fifth album, the aptly-titled Merry Christmas From Jon Pardi . The recent Grand Ole Opry inductee appoints Rudolph a designated driver on "Beer For Santa," is unfazed by a ferocious blizzard thanks to "400 Horsepower Sleigh" and sheds his ugly Christmas sweater to celebrates the holiday on the beach with "Merry Christmas From The Keys." But he's also unafraid to put a country spin on the likes of Mariah Carey 's timeless smash "All I Want for Christmas Is You," and holiday classics like "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow" and "Please Come Home For Christmas."

Meghan Trainor, "Jingle Bells"

Meghan Trainor has delivered Christmas goodies in the past (2020's A Very Trainor Christmas , last year's "Kid on Christmas" with Pentatonix ), but this year she teamed up with Amazon Music for an exclusive rendition of "Jingle Bells." There's only a 30-second preview available without Amazon Music, but in the event you're not a subscriber, check out Trainor's other holiday offering of the season: her duet with Jimmy Fallon titled " Wrap Me Up ."

Mimi Webb, "Back Home For Christmas"

In the wake of her debut studio album, Amelia , Mimi Webb tackles her first original holiday track in the form of "Back Home For Christmas." The lovelorn single is filled with church bells and yearning galore as the rising pop starlet wails, "Just like that, first of December/ Counting down 'til we're together/ Only one thing on my wishlist/ Bring my love back home for Christmas/ Mistletoe making me lonely/ Santa Claus just can't console me/ Only one thing that I'm missin'/ Bring my love back home for Christmas."  

Clearly, the Christmas season can make you feel all sorts of ways, from nostalgic and cozy to lonely, filled with hope and back again.

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New Music Friday: Listen To New Music From TXT, Margo Price, REZZMAU5 & More

Listen to these fresh tracks and collaborations from Tomorrow x Together, the Menzingers, the Libertines and others.

As October unfolds, influential artists from across the globe continue to share new, dynamic sounds.

Friday, Oct. 13 is turning out to be anything but scary, with highly anticipated releases from megastars, newcomers and fan favorites. Among the day's biggest releases are Bad Bunny’s Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va A Pasar Mañana, Offset 's Set It Off ,  a new EP from Ringo Starr , Troye Sivan 's first album in five years, and a new EP rising K-pop stars IVE .

Elsewhere, K-pop group TXT explore the melodramatic moments of teenagehood on their new album, while pop singer/songwriter Holly Humberstone does some self-exploration on her debut album. 

This Friday, dive into seven new releases and consider adding these tracks into your monthly musical rotation.

TXT - The Name Chapter: FreeFall

K-pop group TOMORROW X TOGETHER , explore the depths of teen angst in their latest chapter LP, The Name Chapter: FreeFall . Following collaborations with Anitta and the Jonas Brothers , TXT have returned with a nine track album that navigates away from youthful optimism and dives into the harsh reality of adolescence.

One of TXT's Chapter series of releases, this latest release follows January's The Name Chapter: Temptation . "Our music contains this one story of growth and so we basically talk about the process of growth," member TAEHYUN told GRAMMY.com earlier this year. 

Tracks like "Growing Pain" and "Chasing That Feeling," guide listeners through the journey of growth, through melodic lyrics and punk-rock percussion. TXT member BEOMGYU showcases his own producing skills in the R&B, pop song, "Blue Spring." Through creative storytelling and embracing emotional vulnerability, this album isn’t one to miss. 

The Menzingers - Some Of It Was True

Four years after their last release, Pennsylvania punk outfit the Menzingers dropped their latest Some Of It Was True . The group's seventh album is a nostalgic journey about growing up and longing for a certain someone.

"I'm all alone in Dublin, searching for something / Wishing you were here with me," they sing in "Along in Dublin."

While tracks like "I Didn’t Miss You (Until You Were Gone)" stay true to the group's traditional indie punk feel, songs like "Ultraviolet" explore the Mezingers' calmer, Springsteen -esque sensibility. Some Of It Was True shows the band’s evolution and versatility, as they transition from self-reflective songs to addressing maturer, universal issues.

Holly Humberstone - Paint My Bedroom Black

After opening for Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour tour and being awarded BRIT’s 2022 Rising Star , Holly Humberstone offers her debut record, Paint My Bedroom Black . The highly personal album explores themes of uncertainty and confusion, unpacking the array of emotions she experienced while on the road.

Each track is an odyssey of relatable Gen-Z experiences; songs like "Antichrist" and "Lauren" that talk about  experiencing conflicts in relationships, but with total honesty. Tracks such as "Room Service" employ folksy instrumentals and a mellow beats that pay homage to her family and friends. 

Humberstone's authenticity in lyrically discussing themes like love, friendship and identity make her debut  a relatable self-reflective anthem. 

REZZMAU5 - "Infraliminal" 

Spend your Friday night head-bopping to another powerful electronic collaboration from REZZ and deadmau5 . Their latest song, "Infraliminal,"remixes deadmau5’s "Superliminal" by adding a deeper bass and creating new energetic arrangements.

"A lil fact - the original "superliminal" by deadmau5 is one of the songs which inspired me to create music. Fast forward to now, we have a project together & are releasing a version (technically two versions, you’ll see) of what I consider one of my favorite tracks by Joel ever," REZZ shared in an X post. 

The Libertines - "Run, Run, Run"

UK rock band the Libertines are back with their latest single, "Run, Run, Run," an energetic tale about running from the past and enjoying the present.

The quartet recently announced their new album All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade, which will drop in March 2024. The album will feature 11 songs, produced by GRAMMY-nominated Dimitri Tikovoï. "Run, Run, Run" and the forthcoming album are the Libertines' first projects since their 2015 album Anthems for Doomed Youth. The group celebrated their 20th anniversary in 2022.

Margo Price - Strays II

Nashville singer/songwriter Margo Price continues unveiling authentic tracks in Strays II, which takes listeners through her tales of trauma, loss and self journeys in three acts: "Topanga Canyon," "Mind Travel" and "Burn Whatever’s Left." Strays II focuses on life’s everchanging tapestry, marking her a true artist in storytelling.

The album features "Malibu," a collaboration with GRAMMY-nominated artists Big Thief's Buck Meek and Jonathan Wilson . The song brings listeners to the scenic West Coast, as Price serenely sings about chasing a dream all to end up stranded in the titular. 

On the other hand, the title track has more of an upbeat tempo with catchy guitar riffs that seem to echo the sounds of the '90s. This song paints a story on her early moments with husband Jeremy Ivey. 

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The Biggest Kpop Tours of all time – Highest Grossing Concerts

• October 7, 2023

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Top 100 kpop stars in 2023 – q1, bts – world tour: love yourself, big bang – made world tour, big bang – 0.to.10 tour , tvxq – “begin again” tour , tvxq – “time” tour , big bang – “alive” tour , big bang – japan dome tour , big bang – “last dance” tour , tvxq – “with” tour, exo – exo planet 2 .

All Kpop concerts were on hold due to COVID-19 but that changed in 2023. This meant Kpop fans got to see their favorite Kpop groups live. This includes fan “meet and greet” events. Kpop entertainment companies got creative to keep Kpop fans engaged in 2020 and 2021. Kpop virtual tours brought in millions of fans from around the world. Times are changing, and the Kpop industry will continue to change as well. 

Let’s look back at some of the biggest Kpop tours of all time. 

The World Tour: Love Yourself by BTS is the biggest Kpop tour of all time . It was the 3rd worldwide tour by BTS and promoted their Love Yourself series. The tour began in August of 2018 and visited 12 countries such as South Korea, Japan, the United States, Canada, the UK, France, Netherlands, Germany, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand.

There was a stadium extension to the tour called BTS World Tour Love Yourself Speak Yourself which began in Pasadena California in May of 2019 and finished in October 2019. When combining Love Yourself and Speak Yourself, there were 62 concerts in 14 countries. When they performed in the UK, they sold out Wembley Stadium two times (120,000 tickets sold). In total, the tour brought in over 2 million attendees.

Big Bang’s biggest tour of all time was the Made World Tour is also one of the biggest Kpop tours of all time . This was their 2nd worldwide concert. The tour began in April 2015 and finished in March 2016. The tour visited an astonishing 15 countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Mexico, and the United States, just to name a few. In total, the tour was attended by over 1.5 million fans. They did 66 shows which is still a record for the most shows by a Kpop group during a tour. 

In addition to their live performances, the group also released a live album and DVD, both of which were hugely successful. The Kpop Tour Made World Tour was a truly monumental undertaking, and it cemented Big Bang’s reputation as one of the hottest acts in the world.

0.TO.10 was the 10th concert tour by Big Bang, and it celebrated its 10th anniversary. The tour included visits to Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong. The tour started in July 2016 and lasted until January 2017. They held 24 concerts in 6 cities and sold over 1.1 million tickets. 

During the tour, Big Bang performed a total of twenty-three songs, including hits like “ Fantastic Baby ,” “ Bang Bang Bang ,” and “ Loser .” The group also held meet-and-greet events with fans in each city.

The tour was a huge success, helping to increase the popularity of Big Bang and K-pop in general in the Western world. It also grossed over $44 million, making it one of the highest-grossing tours of all time.

This was TVXQ’s biggest tour of all time. The tour began in November 2017 and lasted until January 2018. They brought in over 1 million fans from their 20 shows.  The tour began in Seoul and concluded in Bangkok. It consisted of 27 shows in total, including stops in Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Thailand. The tour was a huge success, drawing over 550,000 fans from all over Asia. TVXQ’s “Begin Again Tour” was a historic moment for the group.

This was TVXQ’s 2nd biggest tour. It was for their 6th album “Time.” The tour took place in Japan and took place in 5 major concert domes. This included the Nissan Stadium, which is Japan’s largest seated stadium. They did 18 shows and sold over 890,000 tickets. 

The 5th concert tour by Big Bang was their 3rd biggest. The Alive Tour spanned four continents (Asia, North America, South America, and Europe. The tour started in March 2012 and finished in January 2013. During this time, they performed in 48 shows, with 41 taking place in Asia. The tour sold over 800,000 tickets and played a major role in bringing Big Bang to the global audience. 

The Japan Dome Tour was the 4th concert tour by Big Bang in Japan. The tour went to Japan’s six major concert domes. This tour started in November 2013 and finished in January 2014. The tour was only held in Japan and involved 16 shows. Big Bang was able to sell over 770,000 tickets for this massive tour. 

The “Last Dance” Tour was the 6th concert tour in Japan by Big Bang. The tour started in November 2017 and lasted until December 31, 2017. The final concert was held in Seoul. This tour did not have T.O.P., who was doing his mandatory military service which started in 2017. Despite this, the tour brought in over 760,000 fans during a 16-show tour. 

The “With” Tour was one of the biggest tours in Japan. It was to support their 8th Japanese studio album With. It was also to celebrate TVXQ’s 10th anniversary in Japan. The tour went from February 2015 to April 2015. They brought over 750,000 fans to only 16 shows in Japan. The tour was a huge success because fans knew that this would be their last tour before going into their mandatory military service. 

The largest tour by EXO was from March 2015 to March 2016. It was a year-long tour that saw them perform in 12 countries and 25 cities. These cities included 20 in Asia and 5 in the United States. The tour set a world record by selling out all 5 days in less than a second. The tour saw them perform their three famous albums Exodus , Love Me Right , and Sing for You . In total, the tour brought in over 740,000 fans. In addition, EXO concerts showcase some of the best Kpop fandom lightstick shows of all time. 

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Biggest concert in kpop is BTS LY world tour. It got 2M tickets sold out in 51 shows.

2 Mil/ 62 shows, but just only one in the Top 10. BB still dominates the list!

Can u add speak yourself into love yourself. Because literally the tour name was love yourself = speak yourself. It wasn’t a separate tour, it was 2nd half of the tour. Planned according to their april comeback (BWL)

Canzone you made with Girl Group plz

Hehe but bigbang

Cute article but it’s fake news because LYS/SYS tour by BTS in which you actually talked about Wembley (which is part of SYS leg) gross box office was $240M with 1.9M attendees vs The Made Tour by BB with $147M and 1.6M attendees… Lol if you’re gonna write up articles at least be accurate, I wonder does YG mediaplay have anything to do with this mess 🥴

It seems non-BTS fans are slightly off with their current events, so please let me inform you about BTS’s concerts since their Love Yourself and Speak Yourself World Tours.

1. Bang Bang Con: The Live Type: Online Concert via the Weverse Platform Date: June 14, 2020 (1-day event) Audience: 756,000 paid viewers from 107 countries (equivalent to around 13 concerts held at Seoul’s Jamsil Arena or eight shows at London’s Wembley Stadium) Earnings: 21.9 billion won or 19.7 million USD Accolade: Guinness World Records Title for Most Viewers for a Live-Streamed Performance (Broken by Map of the Soul ON: E, BTS 2021 Muster Sowoozoo, and the BTS Permission to Dance on Stage – Seoul) References: https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2020/06/15/entertainment/kpop/BTS-BANG-BANG-CON-ARMY/20200615153900919.html

https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/06/16/btss-virtual-concert-bang-bang-con-the-live-was-a-massive-moneymaker/?sh=2d4bf9f459c5

https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/asia/article/3094819/k-pop-superstars-bts-set-new-guinness-record-bang-bang-con

2. Map of the Soul ON: E Type: Online Concert via the Weverse Platform Date: October 10 and 11, 2020 (2-day event) Audience: 993,000 paid viewers Earnings: More than USD 43,528,792 References: https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/music/bts-map-of-the-soul-one-virtual-concert-generated-enormous-revenue.html

https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/global/article/3105116/bts-map-soul-one-online-concert-massive-hit

3. BTS 2021 Muster Sowoozoo Type: Online Concert at the Seoul Olympic Stadium via the Weverse Platform Date: June 13 and 14, 2021 (2-day event) Audience: 1.33 million paid viewers from 195 countries Earnings: Over USD 71 million (tickets + merch sales) References: https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/bts-break-own-world-record-1-33-million-paid-viewers-online-concert-2021-earnings-sales-tickets-merch-muster-sowoozoo-virtual-livestream-venewlive-kiswe-8th-anniversary-watch-hybe-big-hit-music-june-2021

3. BTS Permission to Dance on Stage – LA Type: Offline or In-Person Concert at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California Date: June 13 and 14, 2021 (4-day event) Audience/Ticket Sales: Sold 214,000 tickets at SoFi STadium Overall Audience (Sofi Concert Attendees + Live Viewers at the YouTube Theater: 813,000 Earnings: USD 33. 3 million (from the 4-day SoFi concerts alone without the live viewing earnings) Accolade: Biggest U.S.-based Boxscore in 18 years, and the second-biggest ever in the 30-year-plus history of Billboard Boxscore in North America (and biggest ever in California), behind Bruce Springsteen’s 10-show marathon at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., which earned 38.7 million). Overall, BTS lands the sixth best-grossing engagement in References: https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/bts-boxscore-sofi-stadium-1235005581/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_BTS_live_performances

4. BTS Permission to Dance on Stage – Seoul Type: Offline or In-Person Concert at the Seoul Olympic Stadium + Select Global Theatres: 3711 movie theaters in 75 countries+ Online Livestreams Date: March 10, 12, 13, 2021 (3-day event) Overall Audience: Seoul Concert Attendees (45,00- due to COVID Restrictions) Global Theatre Viewers (1.4 million) Live Streamers (1.02 million) Total: 2,465,000 viewers Earnings: USD 32.6 million References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permission_to_Dance_on_Stage

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/bts-permission-to-dance-on-stage-seoul-concert-broadcast-generated-32-6m/#:~:text=BTS%20Permission%20to%20Dance%20on%20Stage%20%E2%80%93%20Seoul%20concert%20broadcast%20generated%20%2432.6m

https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20220314040700005

I don’t consider the BTS tour the top one because I consider it to be two tours instead of one.

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Here Are the Most Popular K-Pop Concerts of All Time

Bts’ “love yourself” world tour snags the top spot..

K-Pop has quickly grown to become one of the most popular genres of music world-wide, with groups like BLACKPINK , BTS , BIG BANG , EXO , Red Velvet making waves internationally. This year, girl group BLACKPINK headlined one of the biggest music festivals in the world, Coachella , and became the first-ever K-Pop act to do so. Likewise, BTS became the first Korean act to sell out London’s Wembley stadium .

It is safe to say that K-Pop has become an ever-growing phenomenon, and has started to make its way across all continents. With the increase in popularity, the groups have also put on world tours amassing millions of dollars all across the world. Website allkpop.com reports that BTS’ current tour, Love Yourself has become the most attended K-Pop tour of all time with more than 1.5 million attendees across 51 shows between 2018 and 2019.

1.BTS- World Tour: Love Yourself ~1,585,000+ with 51 shows (still touring). (2018-2019) 2. BIGBANG – MADE World Tour ~1,500,000 with 66 shows (2014-2015) 3. BIGBANG - 0 TO 10 Asia Tour 1,115,000 with 24 shows. (2016-2017) 4. TVXQ – Begin Again Japan Tour 1,005,000 with 20 shows (2017-2018) 5. TVXQ – Time Japan Tour 890,000 with 18 shows (2013) 6. BIGBANG – ALIVE World Tour 800,000 with 48 shows (2012) 7. BIGBANG – Japan Dome Tour 771,000 with 16 shows (2013-2014) 7. TVXQ – With Japan Tour 750,000 16 shows (2015) 8. Rain – The Legend of Rainism Asia Tour 745,000 with 24 shows (2009) 8. EXO – Exo Planet 2 Exo’luxion Asia Tour 742,856 with 44 shows (2015-2016) 9. BIGBANG – Japan Dome Tour X ~ 741,000 with 15 shows (2014-2015) 10. EXO – Exo Planet 3 – The Exo’rdium World tour 680,906 with 37 shows (2016 – 2017)

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K-Pop, or Korean Pop, is a musical genre that originated in South Korea and has quickly become a global phenomenon. Over the past decade, K-Pop has grown from a niche genre to a multi-billion dollar industry, with groups like BTS , BLACKPINK , and EXO taking the world by storm. One of the key ways K-Pop groups have been able to reach global audiences is through their world tours. In this article, we will explore the K-Pop world tour, from how it started to how it has become an integral part of the K-Pop industry.

The first K-Pop world tour took place in 2009, when 2PM , a boy group from South Korea, embarked on a world tour that took them to several countries in Asia. Since then, the number of K-Pop world tours has continued to grow, with more and more groups traveling to more and more countries. Today, K-Pop groups are traveling to every corner of the globe, from South America to Europe to Africa, performing for millions of fans.

One of the reasons K-Pop has become so popular globally is due to the internet and social media. With the rise of platforms like YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram, K-Pop groups have been able to connect with fans all over the world, and their world tours have allowed them to meet those fans in person. Many K-Pop groups have large online fan bases, and their world tours are a way for those fans to see their idols perform live.

The K-Pop world tour is also a way for groups to showcase their music and dance skills to new audiences. K-Pop is known for its high-energy, synchronized dance routines and catchy pop songs. During their world tours, K-Pop groups perform a mix of their biggest hits, as well as new music that they are promoting. The world tour is also an opportunity for K-Pop groups to connect with their fans and interact with them in a more personal way.

The K-Pop world tour is not just about the performances, however. It is also about the experience. Many K-Pop groups have made a point of incorporating elements of Korean culture into their tours, such as traditional Korean music, dance, and food. This helps to introduce fans to Korean culture and helps to create a deeper connection between the fans and the groups.

#BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR [BORN PINK] KUALA LUMPUR HIGHLIGHT CLIP #블랙핑크 #BORNPINK #BLACKPINK_WORLDTOUR #BLACKPINK_BORNPINK   #KUALALUMPUR   #HIGHLIGHT   #YG pic.twitter.com/qKnJr9vKzB — BLACKPINKOFFICIAL (@BLACKPINK) March 10, 2023

The K-Pop world tour is also a major source of revenue for the industry. The cost of producing a world tour can be substantial, but the return on investment is usually worth it. K-Pop world tours sell out quickly, and tickets can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars. This has led to K-Pop groups becoming some of the highest-earning musicians in the world.

The K-Pop world tour has also had a major impact on the global music industry. The success of K-Pop groups has inspired other musicians from around the world to incorporate elements of Korean culture into their music, such as the use of synchronized dance routines and visual effects. This has led to a new genre of music that is sometimes referred to as “global pop”.

In conclusion, the K-Pop world tour is an integral part of the K-Pop industry, allowing groups to showcase their music and connect with fans all over the world. It has also had a major impact on the global music industry, inspiring other musicians and helping to introduce Korean culture to audiences around the world. With the continued growth of the K-Pop industry, it is likely that the K-Pop world tour will continue to evolve and expand, reaching even more audiences in the future.

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2024 is expected to kick off with a high Korean pop vibe in America given the numerous scheduled K-pop tours. Notable K-pop artists are expected to grace several stages across America throughout the first quarter of 2024 in appreciation of their international fans. Below are some of the K-Pop artists having tours across America between January and April of 2024.

VAV will start 2024 by taking over the US, from the East Coast to the West Coast, with the ‘Subcönscióus’ tour. This tour, set from 5 th to 21 st January 2024, is expected to revamp the group’s upcoming June mini-album titled “Subcönscióus”. This 6-member boy band will kick off the tour in New Jersey, before heading to Illinois, Puerto Rico, and Florida. VAV will then proceed to woo their legion of fans, the Vampz, across Georgia, Arizona, and Texas. VAV is expected to wrap up the ‘Subcönscióus’ tour in Washington and California.

IVE is a rising force in the K-pop industry and is validated after the group maintained a top 5 position in November 2023 TOP 100 Korean Singer Brand Reputation Rankings .  This sextet girl band is looking to solidify its global brand reputation with their first-ever world tour, the ‘Show What I Have’ tour. Taking place in North America, this tour is expected to kick off in March 2024 with the stakes of supporting the group’s latest “ Ive Mine ” EP. NJ’s Prudential Center, Newark, is one of the places where the IVE girl band is expected to showcase its charm and bond with its followers who go by the fandom name DIVE.

3. Car, The Garden

Car, The Garden is on the road again. This iconic figure is expected to hold the ‘Harmony’ tour across North America from 23 rd January to 6 th February 2024. Car, The Garden will be kicking off the performances performing in San Francisco before wrapping up in Toronto. Seattle, New York, and Somerville are other places where this legendary artist will be ushering his charms.

This legendary girl band will sweep their American fans off their feet this coming January 2024. TWICE will be going on the “Ready To Be” world tour set to kick off in February through early March. The tour will start in Mexico before heading to Las Vegas on 16th March. The “Ready To Be” tour, the group’s 5th world tour, will promote TWICE’s twelfth EP titled Ready To Be.

5. GOT7’s BamBam

BamBam from the legendary GOT7 boy band will engage with his American fans early next year through his solo “Area 52” world tour. Spanning through February, this tour will see BamBam, the former GOT7 member, feature shows in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington DC among others.

MCND, run by TOP Media, will be having its ‘ODD-VENTURE’ tour in February 2024 across the US, almost a month after their Europe tour. For the US tour, this 5-member boy band is expected to kick off the performances at New York City’s Racket NYC venue on 9 th February. MCND is expected to gear up the performances with shows in Chicago, Atlanta, and Dallas, before closing down the curtain in California.

7. Amber Liu

Global pop icon and former member of the F(X) girl group, Amber Liu, plans to strengthen her global footing in the entertainment industry with the upcoming ‘No More Sadness’ 2024 world tour. The tour is planned to take place in Asia, the UK, and the US. In the US, the tour will take place from the 17 th to the 30 th of January 2024. The US tour will kick off in Seattle, through Chicago and Toronto, before wrapping up in Washington.

8. ODD EYE CIRCLE

This trio girl band will be leveling up their game come next year with their scheduled “Volume Up” 2024 tour. Taking off on January 16 through early February, ODD EYE CIRCLE will be performing across Mexico and the United States mainland. In the US, the band will perform in several cities including Atlanta, Houston, Orlando, and San Francisco. The “Volume Up” tour will be in support of the band’s “Version Up” EP that topped iTunes charts worldwide upon its release in July 2023.

9. OnlyOneOf

OnlyOneOf is set to hit international entertainment arenas mid 2024 with a world tour targeted at Asia, North America, Latin America, and Europe. Under 8D Entertainment, this 6-member boy band is expected to start its US tour in Vancouver on 17 th April 2024. OnlyOneOf will then perform in Chicago and other cities before finishing off the tour in Los Angeles in May 2024.

10. Rad Museum, Miso & Tabber

Rad Museum, Miso, and Tabber will be showcasing their innate talents across North America early next year. The trio will be doing the ‘you,will.knovv’ tour from 19 th January to 6 th February 2024. The tour will start in Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto through Houston, before the curtains close in Seattle city.

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2023 Kpop World Tours and Concerts Schedule – Save Your Tickets Now

Tours and concerts are back to normal, including in the Kpop industry. 2022 served many iconic stage performances from various artists. With the year coming to an end, 2023 is ready to serve Kpop fans more world tours and concerts.

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2023 Kpop World Tours and Concerts Schedule

Taeyeon – the odd of love.

The 2nd gen Kpop idol, Taeyeon, is gearing up with her world tour in 2023 and 2024.

• Seoul – June 2-4
• Hong Kong – June 10
• Taipei – June 24
• Tokyo – July 8-9
• Jakarta – July 22
• Manila – July 30
• Bangkok – August 12-13
• Singapore – August 2

Taeyeon Dissatisfied with THE ODD OF LOVE Concert in Jakarta – It’s the FIRST Concert!

BLACKPINK – Born Pink World Tour Asia

Following the release of their album Born Pink, BLACKPINK kickstarted their world tour. Jennie, Jisoo, Rose, and Lisa are ready to continue their Born Pink World Tour in 2023.

• Bangkok – January 7-8
• Hong Kong – January 13-15
• Riyadh – January 20
• Abu Dhabi – January 28
• Kuala Lumpur – March 4
• Jakarta – March 11-12
• Kaohsiung – March 18
• Manila – March 25-26
• Singapore – May 13

2023 BAEKHO MINI CONCERT <BAEKHoney Day> is set to happen at YES24 LIVE HALL, Seoul.

• Friday, May 12, 2023 at 8 PM KST
• Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 6 PM KST
• Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 5 PM KST

Among the bagful of 2023 Kpop World Tours and concerts, the Kpop boy group OnlyOneOf finally released a list of cities they will visit to perform their songs. Since their debut in 2019, OnlyOneOf has dropped many EPs and is ready to kickstart their American tour.

• New Jersey – March 31
• Illinois – April 2
• Minnesota – April 4
• Georgia – April 6
• Texas – April 7
• Puerto Rico – April 9
• Arizona – April 12
• TBD (American Broadcast) – April 13-28
• California – April 29-30

EPIK HIGH – All Time High Tour

The legendary Kpop trio is now back with their Europe and North America world tours. It will be an epic performance from EPIK HIGH after a brief hiatus.

• United Kingdom – February 6
• Belgium – February 7
• Denmark – February 9
• United Kingdom – February 12
• Germany – February 13, 15
• California – February 26
• Arizona – February 27
• Texas – March 5-6
• Florida – March 8
• Georgia – March 11
• D.C. – March 13
• New Jersey – March 15
• New York – March 16
• Boston – March 18
• Pennsylvania – March 19
• Quebec – March 21
• Ontario – March 23
• Michigan – March 24
• Illinois – March 26
• Minnesota – March 30
• Colorado – April 1
• Utah – April 2
• British Columbia – April 4
• Washington – April 5
• Oregon – April 6
• California – April 8-9, 11
• Nevada – April 14

NCT 127 2nd Tour ‘Neo City – The Link’

NCT 127 world tour, NCT 127: Neo City – The Link , which began in 2022, is spilling over into 2023, making it yet one of the most awaited 2023 Kpop world tours and concerts

• Chicago – January 9
• Houston – January 11
• Atlanta – January 13
• Sao Paulo – January 18-20
• Santiago – January 22
• Bogota – January 24
• Mexico City – January 28

ATEEZ – THE FELLOWSHIP: BREAK THE WALL

ATEEZ extended the dates for their world tour, which started in 2022. THE FELLOWSHIP: BREAK THE WALL tour is coming along the way to Europe, which has fueled ATINY’s excitement.

• Amsterdam – February 10
• Berlin – February 14
• Brussels – February 18
• London – February 22
• Madrid – February 28
• Copenhagen – March 4
• Paris, Accor Arena – March 7-8

The presale opens today! 10am (local time). More info: https://t.co/nsDCNsA1X9 @ATEEZofficial @GreenhouseTLNT @lasttourint pic.twitter.com/O3MYy0l5vw — AEG Presents UK (@AEG_Presents) December 7, 2022

pH-1 – About Damn Time

Solo singer pH-1, who gained much fame in 2022, announced that he will join several Korean artists in the 2023 Kpop world tours and concerts. So far, pH-1 has only released the dates for his About Damn Time tour in North America. We’re still waiting for more dates and places.

• California – January 23, 25
• Texas – January 27-28
• Georgia – January 30
• New York – February 1
• Quebec – February 2
• Ontario – February 3
• Illinois – February 5
• Florida – February 7
• Washington – February 9
• British Columbia – February 12

Following their debut in 2020, P1harmony will join the lineup of 2023 Kpop world tours and concerts. They are going to the USA for their P1USTAGE H: P1ONEER for the first two months of 2023.

• Los Angeles – January 20
• Oakland – January 22
• Denver – January 24
• Houston – January 26
• Chicago – January 29
• Atlanta – February 1
• Reading – February 3
• New York – February 5
• Washington D.C. – February 8
• Nashville – February 12
• Austin – February 14
• Dallas – February 16

2023 P1Harmony LIVE TOUR [P1ustage H : P1ONEER] IN SEOUL We are starting our tour from SEOUL 🔥 Are you guys READY?! SEOUL(KOR) ➕ https://t.co/b3bHzjJY1P SEOUL(ENG) ➕ https://t.co/xgEyW3KUAb USA ➕ https://t.co/9dMtOgNQ5d #P1Harmony #피원하모니 #P1H #P1ustage_H #P1ONEER pic.twitter.com/pn2o0kSkmo — P1Harmony official (@P1H_official) December 26, 2022

LOOPY – Departed

After his successful run in Europe, Khip-hop artist Loopy is now rolling out his North America tour . The title of his tour, DEPARTED , represents his distance away from home and his past, as well as embodies hopes for his new future.

• Texas – February 24
• New York – February 25
• Ontario – February 26
• British Columbia – February 27
• Washington – February 28
• California – March 3
• Atlanta – March 4
• Texas – March 6

The artists under the AOMG record label will be on tour around Asia. Simon Dominic, Loco, Gray, Leehi, and Yugyeom will spend January and February on their Follow The Movement Asia tour.

• Singapore – January 8
• Bangkok – January 13
• Manila – January 15
• Tokyo – January 27
• Osaka – January 29
• Hong Kong – February 3
• Taipei – February 5

[FOLLOW THE MOVEMENT] WORLD TOUR 2023 https://t.co/Pkg3eMu3Qv Did you guys cop the tickets for AOMG’s first ever world tour? Stay tuned for more announcements! #FTMWORLDTOUR2023 #AOMGWORLDTOUR2023 #AOMG pic.twitter.com/plXIJEb3Mv — aomgofficial (@AOMGOFFICIAL) December 6, 2022

Kpop boy group under C9 Entertainment will also join the 2023 Kpop world tours. In January, they will perform live in their upcoming tour, Save Me, Kill Me, in Europe.

• Warsaw – January 15
• Tilburg – January 18
• London – January 20
• Paris – January 22
• Cologne – January 26
• Berlin – January 29
• New York – March 10
• Reading – March 12
• Washington – March 14
• Chicago – March 16
• Houston – March 18
• Fort Worth – March 20
• Tempe – March 22
• Los Angeles – March 24
• Oakland – March 26

One of the Kpop boy groups who just debuted last year, EPEX , is already out to have their first World tour in the U.S. Their first tour, Eight Apex , is expected to be one of the immense 2023 Kpop World Tours and concerts.

• New York – February 3
• Reading – February 5
• Atlanta – February 7
• Chicago – February 9
• Dallas – February 12
• Houston – February 13
• Las Vegas – February 15
• Los Angeles – February 17
• San Francisco – February 19

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The ultimate K-Pop travel guide to Seoul

Jan 27, 2020 • 5 min read

There’s nothing K-Pop can’t conquer. Ever since the Korean Wave (or Hallyu ) started around the beginning of the new millennium, it has swept over Asia and moved onto the rest of the world, making South Korea and its entertainment industry famous on a global scale. Today K-Pop idols and groups play in sold-out stadiums and arenas worldwide and have fans of every nationality that support them and want to see their home country, exploring its culture and food as well as its music.

If you’re also planning to wander around the streets of Seoul to retrace your favourite idol’s steps, then this is the perfect guide to everything there is to do and see in the birthplace of K-Pop.

Entertainment companies and music shows

K-Pop fans know that it all begins with Korean entertainment companies – part music labels and part talent agencies, they’re places where idols train and then stay for generally the entirety of their careers. Their headquarters are a good place to start your K-Pop journey and who knows, you might be lucky enough to see your favourite idol arrive at the company for another work day!

Entertainment companies are all located in Seoul, the beating heart of the K-Pop industry, and they’re generally in the central areas of the city, like the famous Gangnam district.  SM Entertainment , the birthplace of groups like Girls’ Generations, Shinee, EXO and Red Velvet, is particularly worth a visit since it also has a special cultural space dedicated entirely to fans called SMTOWN@coexartium – it includes a museum of the company’s history, augmented reality spaces in which you can come face to (virtual) face with your favourite artists, and a hologram theatre for concerts and special performances, as well as a cafe and gift shop.

Another staple of the K-Pop industry are music shows, weekly television programmes where idols perform and promote their songs. Getting into one of the music shows isn't always easy and the method varies depending on which group you want to see, but if you plan in advance it might be your best shot at seeing your favourites perform live in front of you. However, depending on when you're visiting, you might be able to catch one of the big concerts instead – where multiple artists perform sets of their most famous hits. For example, the Lotte Family Concert is held around August in Seoul (while the Busan One Asia Festival takes place in Busan around late October or early November).

Street sightseeing

Seoul, and especially Gangnam, fully recognises how much the K-Pop industry appeals to tourists, and has created plenty of opportunities for fans to “meet” their idols when they come to South Korea.

You might want to visit the G+Star Zone inside the Apgujeong Rodeo Station , for example, a cultural space entirely dedicated to the Korean Wave and its stars that includes various photo zones and video stations, with new celebrities being added each year as they rise to fame. The Star Avenue at Lotte Duty Free in Myeongdong follows the same idea – a corridor leading into one of Seoul’s bustling shopping areas filled with photos and handprints of idols, actors and other celebrities. Myeongdong is also the best place to get some of your K-Pop shopping done, since the Underground Shopping Centre has all the albums and merchandise you could wish for.

A very cute attraction that you absolutely can’t miss is the K-Star ROAD , not too far away from Apgujeong Rodeo Station. The whole road is filled with dolls and statues representing specific K-Pop groups, more often than not also carrying the members’ signatures.

Cafes and restaurants

South Koreans love quirky and hip cafes , and K-Pop idols are no exception. Following their footsteps in and out of their favourite cafes couldn’t be easier, because most of them don’t make a secret of an idol’s visit. You’ll find pictures and memorabilia of famous patrons everywhere inside them, providing tourists with a perfect Instagram opportunity. Some cafes are even owned by idols, making your chances of meeting your favourite artists even higher.

For example, Kamong Café in Gangnam is owned by EXO’s Kai, and it’s an excellent place to try one of South Korea’s signature sweets, the bingsu – shaved ice with any kind of topping on it, from fruit syrup to red beans. The Street cafe in the Cheongdam neighbourhood is managed by JYP Entertainment and it’s been the haunt of famous JYP groups like Twice and Got7, with even some of the members’ handprints hanging from the walls.

The same goes for restaurants. The famous Laundry Pizza restaurant in the Yeoksam neighbourhood of Gangnam, for example, was the background for many idols’ photoshoots, from BTS to Apink, and it’s a must-visit if you want to boast a photo with the same backdrop as your favourite groups (or if you’re simply craving some pizza in a very aesthetically pleasing place!).

Music video locations

While K-Pop groups travel all over the world to film their videos, it doesn’t mean they don’t also make good use of the locations South Korea can offer. You might want to visit the Kyung Hee University in Seoul, for example, where Apink filmed part of their Only One  music video on a rooftop. The university’s auditorium was also used as the iconic backdrop to Blackpink’s summer hit As If It’s Your Last .

The abandoned amusement park Yongma Land in the Jungnang district of Seoul features in many music videos and photoshoots, and you’ll recognise its carousel from the background of Twice’s Like Ooh Aah  and B.A.P.’s 1004 , as well as a number of Korean dramas.

On the outskirts of Seoul, you’ll find the Gyeonggi English Village of Paju, which features in two Super Junior videos, Magic  and U , as well as in EXO’s Miracle in December . Outside Seoul, on the other side of South Korea, you’ll find the town of Gangneung : the bus stop at Jumunjin beach shot to global fame after BTS used it as the cover shot for their 2017 album You Never Walk Alone .

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This is for the kpop stans! Here’s your guide to everything kpop in Seoul, South Korea. 

I’ve been listening to kpop (and ppop) for over a decade now. It’s always a fun experience doing kpop things while in South Korea.

Here’s the best kpop things to do in Seoul: where to go, where to buy merch at kpop stores in Seoul , how to attend concerts, cupsleeves, and other kpop events in Seoul.

You can watch my kpop vlog guide here too:

I also have a vlog of going to kpop concerts in 5 countries in 2023 that you can check out next. 💃🏻

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1. Buy Kpop Merch in Seoul

First is kpop merch in Seoul. Make sure you leave room in your luggage, because everything is much cheaper in Korea!

Below are my top 3 favorite places to buy kpop merch in Seoul.

For a full list, read my kpop stores in Seoul post.

Myeongdong Underground Shopping Center

This is my top spot to buy kpop merch in Seoul.

There are about 3-4 shops that sell affordable kpop merch like albums, stickers, lomo pcs, keychains, and lightsticks.

It’s located at exit 6 of the Myeongdong subway station , which is a popular underground shopping center.

Music Korea

Music Korea is located in the same Myeongdong shopping street area. It’s on the 3rd floor of a Nature Republic store.

Albums here are a few dollars more. Everything here is official merch. You can also get kdrama dvds, and they usually give free posters. (Photos are actually not allowed.)

KTown4U has two in-person stores in Seoul.

One is in the Annyeong Insadong Shopping Complex inside the Insadong Shopping Street. It’s also a cafe and they usually have popups. 

The second KTown4U store is located in the COEX Mall in Gangnam and is much larger. I have yet to visit even though I was just there this month, but it looks really big.

2. Visit K-Star Road in Gangnam

The most popular kpop site in Seoul is probably K-Star Road in Gangnam. 

You’ll see large dolls dedicated to different kpop groups, mostly 2nd and 3rd gen groups like 2pm, Shinee, BTS, Super Junior, Girls Generation, EXO, etc.

3. Visit Kpop Agencies in Seoul

You can try visiting the agencies of your favorite groups like Starship, Hybe, SM, YG, or Fantagio. 

For visiting kpop agencies, tread lightly, just take a quick photo of the building — don’t lurk around waiting for idols to show up or try to enter the buildings. 

I don’t recommend that!

4. Visit Kpop Filming Sites

Next up is is group-specific, which is visiting sites related to your favorite kpop groups like interesting filming sites of music videos or iconic places where they shot variety shows.

For example, I looked up Monsta X-related ones by googling Monsta X filming sites . You can also ask any moots that have visited Seoul for their spots.

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5. Visit HiKR Ground (free!)

Another site for kpop fans in Seoul is HiKR Ground , a colorful hallyu and arts-themed exhibit with lots of photo-op opportunities.

It’s located right across the Cheonggyecheon stream too!

6. See the Iconic Gangnam Hands

You’ll find the iconic Gangnam hands at the COEX Mall on the outside patio. It’s actually quite big in person. (While there, visit KTown4U kpop store.)

7. Look for Sponsored Fan Ads

You’ll see ads sponsored by fans everywhere, especially inside the subway stations.

If you’re visiting Seoul during any birthdays or anniversaries for your favorite kpop groups, you’ll likely stumble upon some. 💜

8. Attend a Kpop Cupsleeve

For those that don’t know, kpop fans host what are called cupsleeves to celebrate birthdays and anniversary of idols. These are also common in the US. 

These are held in cafes and if you buy a drink or set, you get a cupsleeve and other freebies. 

Fans decorate the whole cafe. Some will do activities but usually it’s just a sit down and photo op sites. 

If you’re unsure on the cupsleeve benefits, ask. The staff are happy to help. 

I went during Monsta X’s 8th anniversary, and there were 20 within walking distance in Hongdae. 

I found these all on Twitter. The only thing is, generally the tweets are in Korean. You’ll more likely find events if you type in “cupsleeve” and “group name” in Korean or hangul. Then you translate the flyers and tweets from there. 

It might take some effort, but cupsleeve-hopping in Seoul was a fun experience. They go all out and it’s usually over 2-3 days.

9. Visit a Fan-Sponsored Bench

Some parks will have benches dedicated to their favorite kpop groups or members.

There’s a few benches dedicated to some of the BTS members in Seoul Forest, one of my favorite parks in Seoul .

Nearby is also SM Entertainment’s new building and KWANGYA , SM’s new flagship kpop concept store with kpop merch and digital displays.

At Han River you can also find Moonbin Forest , with benches in memory of him.

10. Attend a Taping of The Show

The Show is hosted by idols, and several kpop groups perform during the live program, and a winner is announced at the end. 

You can buy tickets on Trazy or KoreaTravelEasy. I went twice and it was one of my favorite kpop events in Seoul.

Read my full guide and tips on attending The Show .

⚠️ Tickets for The Show sell out fast. Reserve a spot before they’re gone

You can also try attending other music shows like KBS Music Bank , Show Champion , or Inkigayo , but you’ll need the official fanclub membership and apply online and get chosen. Best to get guidance from a local fan.

11. Watch Idol Radio Live (free)

Idol Radio is radio program hosted by idols and they bring on other idol guests. 

Currently it’s hosted by Sunwoo of The Boyz. I went when it was hosted by Hyungwon and Joohoney from Monsta X.

It’s located in Digital Media City where The Show is also located. I have a whole guide on how to attend Idol Radio in Seoul , my tips, and what to expect.

But basically you watch the program from outside. It’s completely free. You would have to line up early to get a decent viewing spot. And of course, the program is in Korean.

Fans usually wait after to send off the idols. When in doubt, just follow the fans like I did.

12. Attend Kpop Concerts in Seoul

Ok, the fun part, how to attend kpop concerts in Seoul, plus music festivals & fanmeets in Korea. 

I’ve been to a few kpop events and kpop concerts in Seoul now. Here are some tips for visitors:

• Foreigners have separate websites to buy concert tickets. You won’t be able to buy on the regular ticketing sites unless you have local Korea banking cards.
• The 2 main sites to buy tickets for kpop concerts in Seoul and other cities are Melon Global and Interpark Global . Both are in English. You can go these websites and check out the calendar for upcoming events.
• They also sell tickets to musicals that kpop idols star in. I went to one where Wonho acted in. There’s no filming allowed and cheers are very polite. Fans also wait after the show.

Tips for buying concert tickets

• The only site I’ve had some problems buying tickets with is Melon because of their card verification system. It’s better to buy the ticket while you’re in your home country.
• If it’s a really popular group, tickets may sell out in the first 5-10 minutes . You can keep checking back to see if a seat popped up, but knetizens are really quick with buying tickets. 
• If you have a membership for that kpop group, you’ll get early access before general sales. Still, out of the 3 kpop concerts in Seoul that I tried buying tickets with membership, I was only able to buy one. Tickets can sell out really fast. Just try your best. You never know!
• If the concert is completely sold out, you can lurk the WTS (want to sell) tag on Twitter . Resales on Twitter are quite high and you have to be careful of scams. There are some Twitter folks that offer ticketing assistance to help you get a ticket, just make sure to check if they have legit reviews.

Trazy/Klook Concert Tickets

Sometimes there’s music festivals where a certain amount of tickets are allocated just for foreigners. 

In this case, they’re usually sold on websites like Trazy and Klook.com . 

The tour package usually provides transportation, and the prices are decent around $60. 

You go as a group together and have dedicated seats. 

A few of these events pop up annually. You just have to keep an eye out on socials.

Kpop Fanmeets in Seoul

While kpop concerts in Seoul already have a fanmeet aspect to them, there are events that are fansigns where you get to meet and talk to an idol or get something signed. 

Honestly, these are hard to get into. It’s not impossible, I’ve seen foreigners attend, but a lot of it is by raffle and luck, or if you bought a lot of their albums or hosted an album go. 

If you really want to go, I suggest getting guidance from a local fan.

Concert Culture in Korea (What to Expect)

Concert culture in Korea and a lot of Asian countries is pretty different than in US or Europe.

A lot of kpop concerts in Seoul are seated and fans are just more polite . There’s not a lot of standing up in your seats or dancing, or howling (IYKYK!)

Some concerts may also not allow you to film on your phone. So if you’re used to wild club-like concerts, you might get disappointed. 

BUT fans in Korea have the best lightstick and fanchant game I’ve seen . Seeing all the lightsticks in sync and hearing all the fanchants is pretty awesome.

Before the concert, there’s usually photo op sites on the concert grounds that you can check out. 

If it’s a general standing area, people line up according to their ticket number, which depends on what time you bought the ticket, so it’s not first come-first serve.

You can make friends with any foreigner fans you come across at the concert, otherwise, there’s not much of a social aspect to the kpop concerts in Seoul if you’re a foreigner in my experience!

I just went to my first outdoor music festival, with mostly non-kpop artists. These were really fun. You can sit and picnic or stand. This crowd was more lively and dancey.

13. Book a Kpop Tour in Seoul

The benefits of joining kpop tours in Seoul is to save time with transportation, get insider insights from local guides, and bond with other kpop fans visiting Seoul.

Here are top tours, but you can check out my full list of kpop tours in Seoul .

1. Seoul Hallyu Kpop Tour

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And then there are the kdrama filming sites which is a whole different story!

Seoul itself is worth visiting beyond the kpop experiences of course.

I hope this was helpful. Have a fun time living your best life as a fangirl, fanboy, or fanby!

🎟 Recommendation: Attend The Show live and see which dates are available

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“Building on our deep and established relationship working alongside CJ 4DPlex on theatrical releases for artists including Coldplay, Blackpink and NCT Nation, we are excited to announce a four-film production and distribution deal in the K-pop genre, starting with the theatrical release of aespa next month,” said Marc Allenby, CEO of Trafalgar Releasing. “K-pop has firmly established itself as a dominant force in event cinema, and we are eager to expand opportunities for the genre to flourish. With our commitment to investing in the co-financing of these projects, we aim to fully maximize their long-term prospects.” 

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The Boyz ‘Zeneration II’ tour: Venues, dates, tickets, and more details

Acclaimed K-pop group, The Boyz, are poised for a triumphant comeback to the US and Asia, marking several big cities as stops for their upcoming 2024 ‘Zeneration II’ world tour.

The ‘Zeneration II’ tour comes hot on the heels of their successful 2023 ‘Zeneration’ tour , an ambitious endeavour that saw the group perform in a total of 24 shows across several countries in Asia, including Singapore.

The Boyz, a pioneer among the fourth-generation K-pop bands, have continually enthralled the music world with their multifaceted talents, effortlessly blending singing, dancing, and rapping. The band, which saw its inception in December 2017 under the banner of IST Entertainment, has since then captivated the hearts of their dedicated fanbase, fondly known as The B or Deobi, with their diverse discography of albums and songs.

All you need to know about The Boyz’s 2024 ‘Zeneration II’ world tour

The ‘Zeneration II’ world tour is slated to kick off in July 2024, with the opening performances to be held in their home turf of Seoul, South Korea. Following the Seoul leg of the tour, The Boyz are set to take their electrifying performances to several cities in the United States, giving fans there a firsthand experience of their music.

As August rolls around, the group will shift their attention towards Southeast Asia. They have planned a tour across numerous countries in this region, with concerts lined up in the cities of Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila, and Macau.

Come September, the ‘Zeneration II’ tour will steer The Boyz to Malaysia. The concert, scheduled for 7 September, is set to be an unforgettable spectacle for Malaysians and Singaporean fans travelling to see them. Upon wrapping up their Malaysian concert, the group will then jet off to Europe, where they will conclude their tour with performances in the iconic cities of Paris and London.

As of now, the specifics regarding the venue and ticket prices for the Kuala Lumpur concert are yet to be disclosed. Fans are urged to stay tuned for these details, which will be announced in due course. In a recent tweet from The Boyz’s official Twitter account, it was hinted that additional dates may be incorporated into the tour schedule. This indicates even more opportunities for fans globally to witness their favourite band live.

[📝] THE BOYZ WORLD TOUR : ZENERATION Ⅱ🧬 ✅ STAY TUNED FOR MORE! #THEBOYZ #더보이즈 #ZENERATION2 #제너레이션2 pic.twitter.com/GtFqFeYPXB — 더보이즈(THE BOYZ) (@IST_THEBOYZ) April 8, 2024

Check out all the dates for The Boyz’s ‘Zeneration II’ world tour:

12 to 14 July: Seoul, South Korea

19 July: New York, New York

21 July: Atlanta, Georgia

23 July: Dallas, Texas

25 July: Los Angeles, California

28 July: San Jose, California

17 & 18 August: Bangkok, Thailand

24 August: Jakarta, Indonesia

25 August: Manila, the Philippines

31 August: Macau, China

7 September: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

13 September: Paris, France

15 September: London, United Kingdom

(Hero and feature images credit: Instagram/ @official_theboyz) 

Melissa Foong

Senior Digital Writer

Born and raised in the beautiful city of Kuala Lumpur, Melissa loves writing all things fashion, beauty and dining-related. She has written for BURO 24/7 and Augustman, and when she's not busy chasing deadlines, you can find her tucked in a blanket rereading her favourite series of fantasy novels, Harry Potter.

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Future & Metro Boomin Announce 2024 We Trust You Tour: Here Are the Dates

The rapper-producer combo hits the road this summer.

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Future and Metro Boomin are looking to heat up the summer, as the rapper-producer duo will be hitting the road in support of their pair of albums.

Future & Metro Boomin’s ‘We Still Don’t Trust You’ Album: All 25…

Live Nation announced the We Trust You Tour on Tuesday (April 16), and the arena trek is slated to kick off in Kansas City, Mo., at the T-Mobile Center on July 30. Openers and supporting acts have not yet been announced.

Metro Boomin and Future’s 27-date North American tour will be making stops in Detroit, Atlanta, Brooklyn, Boston, Philly, Houston, Toronto, Las Vegas, Seattle and more before wrapping up north of the border on Sept. 9 in Vancouver, B.C., at Rogers Arena.

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Future and Metro sprinted out of the gates with their  We Don’t Trust You  album in March, which debuted at No. 1 on the  Billboard 200  with 251,000 total album-equivalent units in the week ending March 28, per Luminate.

Album standout “Like That” featuring Kendrick Lamar’s atomic bomb on the rap game is spending a third week atop the Billboard Hot 100. The fiery track soared to No. 1 on the Hot 100 and is the first rap song to spend its first three weeks at the summit since Drake’s “Nice for What.”

“HIP HOP IS ALIVE AND WELL #WEDONTTRUSTYOU,”  Metro wrote  on social media after learning “Like That” had notched him his first No. 1 hit as a billed artist. (He previously reached the summit as a co-producer and co-writer on Migos’ “Bad & Boujee” and The Weeknd’s “Heartless.”)

The duo could be making yet another splash on the charts as Pluto and Young Metro returned to give fans 25 more tracks packaged as another album, fittingly titled We Still Don’t Trust You .

Find all of the We Trust You Tour dates below.

July 30 – Kansas City, Mo. @ T-Mobile Center July 31 – Saint Paul, Minn. @ Xcel Energy Center Aug. 2 – Milwaukee, Wis. @ Fiserv Forum Aug. 3 – Chicago, Ill. @ Lollapalooza Aug. 4 – Detroit, Mich. @ Little Caesars Arena Aug. 6 – Nashville, Tenn. @ Bridgestone Arena Aug. 8 – Atlanta, Ga. @ State Farm Arena Aug. 10 – Columbus, Ohio @ Schottenstein Center Aug. 11 – Toronto, Ontario @ Scotiabank Arena Aug. 13 – Boston, Mass. @ TD Garden Aug. 14 – Philadelphia, Pa. @ Wells Fargo Center Aug. 15 – Brooklyn, N.Y. @ Barclays Center Aug. 17 – Washington, D.C. @ Capital One Arena Aug. 20 – New Orleans, La. @ Smoothie King Center Aug. 22 – Houston, Texas @ Toyota Center Aug. 23 – San Antonio, Texas @ Frost Bank Center Aug. 24 – Dallas, Texas @ American Airlines Center Aug. 25 – Tulsa, Okla. @ BOK Center Aug. 27 – Denver, Colo. @ Ball Arena Aug. 28 – Salt Lake City, Utah @ Delta Center Aug. 30 – Las Vegas, Nev. @ T-Mobile Arena Aug. 31 – Inglewood, Calif. @ Intuit Dome Sept. 3 – Sacramento, Calif. @ Golden 1 Center Sept. 4 – Oakland, Calif. @ Oakland Arena Sept. 6 – Seattle, Wash. @ Climate Pledge Arena Sept. 7 – Portland, Ore. @ Moda Center Sept. 9 – Vancouver, B.C. @ Rogers Arena

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