The K-pop phenomenon continues to sweep across the globe, captivating millions with its infectious beats, high-energy performances, and charismatic idols. Asia, being at the heart of this movement, is the place to catch some of the most spectacular K-pop concerts and festivals. Whether you’re a seasoned K-pop aficionado or a newfound fan, there’s a plethora of events that you simply cannot miss. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at some of the top K-pop concerts and festivals in Asia, featuring icons like aespa and RIIZE.
Why Asia is the Ultimate Destination for K-pop Fans
Asia is not just the birthplace of K-pop; it is also home to the most dedicated fan communities and the most epic K-pop events. Here’s why attending a K-pop concert or festival in Asia should be on every fan’s bucket list:
- Authentic Experience: Experience K-pop in its most authentic form, surrounded by fans who share your passion.
- Exclusive Performances: Artists often unveil exclusive performances, special guests, and new songs specifically for Asian audiences.
- Fan Interactions: Get up-close and personal with idols through fan meetings, hi-touch events, and more.
- Cultural Immersion: Combine your love for K-pop with a cultural adventure, exploring the rich traditions and modern vibes of Asian cities.
Get ready for an electrifying year of K-Pop concerts and events in 2024! Here’s a comprehensive guide to some of the most anticipated tours and fan meets, organized to make your planning as smooth as possible.
K-Pop Top Concerts and Events Guide (as of June) 2024
aespa – ‘SYNK: Parallel Line’ World Tour
Dates & Venues:
- June 29-30: Jamsil Indoor Stadium, Seoul, South Korea
- July 6-7: Marine Messe Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan
- July 10-11: Aichi Sky Expo, Aichi, Japan
- July 14-15: Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan
- July 20: Indoor Stadium, Singapore
- July 27-28: Asue Arena Osaka, Osaka, Japan
- August 3: AsiaWorld-Expo Hall 10, Hong Kong, China
- August 10: NTSU Arena, Taipei, Taiwan
- August 17-18: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan
- August 24: Beach City International Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia
- September 21: Macau Studio City Event Center, Macau, China
- September 28-29: Bangkok, Thailand
aespa is set to take fans on a journey with their ‘SYNK: Parallel Line’ tour, featuring cutting-edge visuals and powerful performances.
NewJeans – ‘Bunnies Camp 2024’ Fanmeet
Dates & Venue:
June 26-27: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan
NewJeans are debuting in Japan with a special two-day fan meet. This event is set to thrill fans with interactive activities and live performances. Although details about ticketing are yet to be announced, the anticipation is high for this unique experience.
BTS Members’ Solo Tours
Jimin – ‘Face’ Tour
Dates & Venues:
- June 10: Bangkok, Thailand, Impact Arena
- June 15-16: Manila, Philippines, SM Mall of Asia Arena
Jimin’s solo venture promises intimate performances that showcase his vocal prowess and stage presence.
NCT Dream – ‘The Dream Show 3’ World Tour
Dates & Venues:
- June 2: Vantelin Dome, Nagoya, Japan
- June 15-16: AsiaWorld Arena, Hong Kong, China
- June 22-23: Rajamangala National Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand
- June 29-30: Indoor Stadium, Singapore
- August 10-11: SM Mall of Asia Arena, Manila, Philippines
NCT Dream is set to captivate fans across Asia with high-energy performances and spectacular stage setups. Their ‘The Dream Show 3’ tour promises unforgettable experiences.
ITZY – ‘Born to Be’ World Tour
Dates & Venues:
- July 20: Taipei, Taiwan, Taipei Arena
- August 3: Manila, Philippines, SM Mall of Asia Arena
- August 10: Hong Kong, China, AsiaWorld-Arena
ITZY’s dynamic performances and catchy tunes will light up stages across Asia. Don’t miss their ‘Born to Be’ tour.
EXO Members’ Solo Tours
D.O – ‘Bloom’ Asian Fan Concert Tour
Dates & Venues:
- June 8-9: KBS Arena, Seoul, South Korea
- June 22: Tianmu Gymnasium, Taipei, Taiwan
- June 29: AsiaWorld-Expo Hall 10, Hong Kong, China
- July 12: Kasablanka Hall, Jakarta, Indonesia
- July 18: Tachikawa Stage Garden, Tokyo, Japan
- July 19: Niterra Hall, Nagoya, Japan
- July 21: Grand Cube Osaka, Osaka, Japan
- August 8: Indoor Stadium, Singapore
- August 10: Bangkok, Thailand
- August 17: Malaysia
- August 31: Manila, Philippines
D.O’s ‘Bloom’ tour will showcase his soulful voice and emotional depth, providing an intimate concert experience for fans.
Baekhyun – ‘Lonsdaleite’ Asia Tour
Dates & Venues:
- June 1-2: Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia
- June 8-9: AsiaWorld-Summit, Hong Kong, China
- June 15-16: Impact Exhibition Hall 7-8 Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand
Baekhyun’s solo tour will highlight his vocal range and charismatic stage presence, making it a must-attend event.
VIVIZ – ‘V.Hind: Love and Tears’ World Tour
Dates & Venues:
- June 1-2: KBS Arena, Seoul, South Korea
- June 9: TICC, Taipei, Taiwan
- June 15: MCC Hall The Mall Lifestore Bangkae, Bangkok, Thailand
- July 5: Hong Kong, China
VIVIZ’s ‘V.Hind: Love and Tears’ tour is set to bring emotional and powerful performances to their fans across Asia.
IU – ‘HEREH’ World Tour
Dates & Venues:
- June 8-9: Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- June 29-30: Impact Challenger Hall 1, Bangkok, Thailand
- July 6-7: Asue Arena Osaka, Osaka, Japan
- September 21-22: Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul, South Korea
IU’s ‘HEREH’ tour promises heartfelt performances and a rich musical experience, making it a must-see for her fans.
SHINee’s Key – ‘Keyland On: And On’ Asia Tour
Dates & Venues:
- July 14: MCC Hall, Bangkok, Thailand
- July 20: The Kasablanka Hall, Jakarta, Indonesia
- July 28: Macau Broadway Theatre, Macau, China
- August 17: Kaohsiung Music Center, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Key from SHINee is set to mesmerize audiences with his solo performances in the ‘Keyland On: And On’ tour.
ZEROBASEONE – ‘The First Tour’
Dates & Venues:
- September 20-22: KSPO Dome, Seoul, South Korea
- September 28: Indoor Stadium, Singapore, Singapore
- October 5: Impact Exhibition Hall 5-6, Bangkok, Thailand
- October 12: SM Mall Of Asia Arena, Manila, Philippines
- October 26: ICE BSD City Hall 5-6, Jakarta, Indonesia
- November 2-3: Galaxy Arena, Macau, China
- November 29-30: Aichi Sky Expo Hall A, Aichi, Japan
- December 1: Aichi Sky Expo Hall A, Aichi, Japan
- December 4-5: K-Arena Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
ZEROBASEONE’s expansive tour will cover multiple cities across Asia, promising a spectacular show for their fans.
ARTMS – ‘Moonshot’ World Tour
Dates & Venues:
- July 20-21: Seoul, South Korea
- July 27: Yokohama, Japan
ARTMS kicks off their ‘Moonshot’ world tour with dates in Seoul and Yokohama before heading to North America.
MAMAMOO’s Hwasa – ‘Twits’ Solo Fancon Tour
Dates & Venues:
- June 16: Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1, Taipei, Taiwan
- June 22: The Star Theatre, Singapore
Hwasa’s ‘Twits’ tour will feature her powerful vocals and charismatic performances, making it an event not to miss.
Highlight – ‘HIGHLIGHT LIVE: Lights Go On, Again’ Asia Tour
Dates & Venues:
- June 22: AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong, China
- June 30: Chaengwattana Hall, Bangkok, Thailand
- July 6: Kaohsiung Music Center, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- July 19-20: Tokyo, Japan
Highlight’s tour marks their return to the stage, performing hits from their extensive discography.
MONSTA X’s I.M – ‘Off The Beat’ World Tour
Dates & Venues:
- September 19: Zepp New Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
- September 22: Spotify O-East, Tokyo, Japan
- September 24: UOB Live, Bangkok, Thailand
- September 29: Broadway Theatre, Macau, China
MONSTA X’s rapper I.M is set to embark on his solo ‘Off The Beat’ world tour in support of his latest mini-album. This extensive tour includes stops in Europe, North America, and Asia. Fans can look forward to high-energy performances and new tracks live.
MBC Music Core in Japan
Dates & Venue:
- June 29-30: Belluna Dome, Tokorozawa, Japan
Day One Line-Up:
- ENHYPEN
- Fantasy Boys
- ILLIT
- NiziU
- NMIXX
- P1Harmony
- RIIZE
- SHINee’s Taemin
Day Two Line-Up:
- &TEAM
- ATEEZ
- (G)I-DLE
- ILLIT
- NCT WISH
- NMIXX
- n.SSign
- PLAVE
- Stray Kids
MBC Music Core is bringing a spectacular two-day event to Tokorozawa, featuring some of the hottest acts in K-Pop. Expect dynamic performances and special stages that are sure to thrill fans.
2024 Weverse Con Festival
Dates & Venue:
- June 15-16: Inspire Entertainment Resort and Inspire Arena Discovery Park, Incheon, South Korea
Line-Up:
- 10cm
- Billlie
- BOYNEXTDOOR
- Chuu
- ENHYPEN
- fromis_9
- ILLIT
- imase
- JD1
- JUST B
- Kim Jae-joong
- J. Y. Park (with special guests)
- Kwon Eun-bi
- Lee Sung-kyoung
- LE SSERAFIM
- PLAVE
- SEVENTEEN
- THE NEW SIX
- Tomorrow X Together
- TWS
- XIA
- YOASOBI
- &TEAM
The annual Weverse Con Festival is back with an impressive lineup. This two-day festival in Incheon will feature performances from top K-Pop acts, offering a diverse range of music and entertainment.
B.I – ‘2024 Hype Up’ Tour
Dates & Venues:
- June 1: Thunderdome, Bangkok, Thailand
- June 7: Capitol Theatre, Singapore
- June 9: SM North EDSA Skydome, Manila, Philippines
- June 15: The Kasablanka Hall, Jakarta, Indonesia
- July 13: Broadway Macau, Macau, China
B.I’s ‘Hype Up’ tour will take him to several cities across Asia, where he will perform tracks from his recent mini-album. Fans can expect a high-energy show with powerful performances.
TREASURE – ‘Reboot’ Asia Tour
Dates & Venues:
- June 22: Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- June 29-30: Arena GBK Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia
TREASURE’s ‘Reboot’ tour is set to energize fans with their dynamic performances. This tour, presented by YG Entertainment and Live Nation, will cover multiple cities, continuing their momentum from the 2023 ‘Hello’ tour.
Super Junior – ‘Super Show Spin-off: Halftime’ Asia Tour
Dates & Venues:
- June 22-23: KSPO Dome, Seoul, South Korea
- July 6-7: Impact Challenger Hall 1, Bangkok, Thailand
- July 14: Indoor Stadium, Singapore
- July 28: Phu Tho Indoor Sports Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- August 3: Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- August 17-18: Taipei Arena, Taipei, Taiwan
- September 6-7: AWE Arena, Hong Kong, China
- September 14: BCIS, Jakarta, Indonesia
Super Junior’s ‘Super Show Spin-off: Halftime’ tour will bring their electrifying performances to fans across Asia, showcasing their extensive discography and showmanship.
OnlyOneOf – ‘dOpamine’ World Tour
Dates & Venues:
- July 2: Zepp New Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
- July 4: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- July 7: Samsung Hall SM Aura Premier, Manila, Philippines
- July 9: Hong Kong, China
- July 11: Capitol Theatre, Singapore
- July 13: Ultra Arena Bravo BKK, Bangkok, Thailand
- July 16: Cipurta Artprenuer, Jakarta, Indonesia
OnlyOneOf’s ‘dOpamine’ world tour will take the group to several major cities, promising fans a unique and unforgettable concert experience.
VANNER – ‘The Flag: A to V’ Tour
Dates & Venue:
- July 1: AXA Dreamland, Hong Kong, China
VANNER is set for a brief tour of Asia before member Sungkook enlists for mandatory military service. These shows will be a special farewell to fans, filled with heartfelt performances.
Lucas Wong – ‘Fiat Lux: 熙’ Asian Fancon Tour
Dates & Venue:
- June 15: New Frontier Theater, Manila, Philippines
- TBA: Hong Kong, China
Former NCT member Lucas Wong is launching his first-ever solo tour. While the Hong Kong show is postponed, the Manila fancon promises to be an intimate and engaging event for fans.
2PM’s Jun. K – ‘Summer Room’ Tour
Dates & Venues:
- June 26: Kanagawa, Japan
- July 20: Osaka, Japan
2PM’s Jun. K will be embarking on his ‘Summer Room’ solo tour, starting in Kanagawa and Osaka, before heading to Latin America. Fans can expect soulful performances and new music.
(G)I-DLE – ‘i-DOL’ World Tour
Dates & Venues:
- August 3-4: Seoul, South Korea
- August 24-25: Hong Kong, China
- August 31: Tokyo, Japan
- September 1: Tokyo, Japan
- October 5-6: Taipei, Taiwan
- October 19: Bangkok, Thailand
- October 26-27: Macau, China
(G)I-DLE’s ‘i-DOL’ world tour will take them across Asia, the US, and Australia, featuring performances that showcase their musical versatility and powerful stage presence.
Preparing for Your K-pop Adventure
Before you pack your bags and head off to your K-pop adventure in Asia, here are some tips to make the most out of your experience:
- Plan Ahead: Book your tickets and accommodations early, as these events tend to sell out quickly.
- Stay Updated: Follow official channels and fan communities for the latest updates on line-ups, schedules, and special events.
- Engage with Fellow Fans: Join fan groups and forums to share your excitement, coordinate with others, and make new friends.
- Pack Wisely: Bring essentials like a portable charger, light snacks, and comfortable clothing for long hours of dancing and waiting.
To Conclude…
Asia offers an unmatched K-pop concert and festival experience, and 2024 promises a plethora of incredible events featuring some of the biggest names in the industry. K-pop fans in Asia have a lot to look forward to this July. From highly anticipated concerts by top groups like Aespa, ATEEZ, (G)I-DLE, ITZY, and SEVENTEEN to special events like KCON and university festivals, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in the culture, enjoy exclusive performances, or meet fellow K-pop fans, there’s no better place than Asia to make your K-pop dreams come true. So, book your tickets, start planning, and get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the world of K-pop! Make sure to mark these dates in your calendar and enjoy the spectacular performances from your favorite idols!
