On January 4, Lim Jaebum officially announced his retirement. He said he will step back from regular stage performances after finishing his 40th anniversary tour. He told fans he was sorry and grateful, and he is preparing what may be his last shows…
Daesung's Seoul encore in early 2026 marked the opening salvo of BIGBANG's 20th anniversary. Surprise appearances by Taeyang and G-Dragon during the show sent the fandom into a frenzy. This stage highlights the three-member group's cohes…
Im Jae-beom will step away from the stage after his 40th-anniversary tour. He announced his retirement directly in a JTBC interview (JTBC is a South Korean news network) and in a post on his YouTube channel. The decision follows long reflection and …
Paul Kim's year-end solo concert "Pauliday" felt like a comma at the end of the year — a small pause made of songs and shared feeling. It ran four times: December 6–7 and 13–14, 2025, at Sejong University Daeyang Hall in Seoul (a unive…
A giant ship has appeared on Lim Young-woong's concert stage. The structure was installed at the KSPO Dome and unveiled on November 30, 2025. The ship-shaped installation symbolizes a musical journey and theatrical staging. At the same time, it …
TVING is dramatically beefing up live programming. The platform’s push centers on more real-time concerts and expanded sports coverage. Meanwhile, some events are being offered free to lower the barrier for new viewers. However, concerns are growing…
Im Young-woong's 2025 nationwide tour "IM HERO" opened in Songdo, Incheon. It is his first major run after releasing his second studio album, and expectations among fans are high. Lightstick mapping (synchronized fan light displays) an…
Kim Dogyun will hold a Music & Talk concert on November 29 at DSM Art Hall in the Hapjeong neighborhood of Seoul. This program pairs his guitar playing with guided commentary on landmark English-language rock songs and notable Korean popular son…
Why this concert matters now The stage lights lowered slowly. At the August 2025 encore shows in Seoul Olympic Hall (a major indoor arena in Seoul), the performance was more than a birthday party. Lee Seung-hwan’s 35th-anniversary tour, HEAVEN, gath…
Why was Charli XCX's summer-night party so electric? On a summer night, music filled a downtown plaza. On August 15, 2025, thousands gathered as Charli XCX took the stage. The crowd called back her line, “Are you ready to party!” in one voice. T…
G-Dragon's Bangkok Concert Controversy: Heatwave vs. Communication Breakdown Superstar G-Dragon, a symbol of K-pop’s global dominance and member of the legendary group BIGBANG, recently found himself in the spotlight for all t…
G-Dragon's 'Garbage Bag' Gift: Thoughtful Gesture or Tone-Deaf Move? In anticipation of his 2025 world tour "Übermensch,” K-pop icon G-Dragon drew attention for a rather unconventional PR move. Ahead of his concert at Goy…