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America’s 2024 K-Pop Tours (Jan-Apr)

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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There are several K-pop groups and artists taking over the world in 2023.

From Suga to NCT Dream , there are no shortage of tours for K-pop fans to attend this year. If you are in more of a music festival mood, then head over to Coachella to see Blackpink headline.

Here is a comprehensive list of the biggest K-pop concerts and festivals you should check out this year.

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Stray Kids’ “Maniac World Tour”

Tour runs from March 22 to April 2

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OnlyOneOf’s “Grand America” tour

Tour runs from March 31 to April 30

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Tomorrow X Together’s “Act: Sweet Mirage” tour

Tour runs from April 1 to May 28

NCT Dream’s “The Dream SHOW2: In A DREAM” tour

Tour runs from April 5-21

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Suga’s “Agust D” tour

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MAMAMOO’s “My Con World Tour”

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K-Pop Summer 2024 Guide: ATEEZ, IU, TXT & More Live In Concert & On Tour

Whether you want to have your Head in the Clouds, go over the moon at KCON or head Towards the Light, plan out your summer with these K-pop events and tours featuring TWICE, LE SSERAFIM, Stray Kids and more.

2024 has had a handful of memorable K-pop moments in North America so far. From boy group ONEUS's La Dolce Vita tour to TWICE 's one-night-only show at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium in March, the industry has kept a steady flow of entertainment for lovers of Korean music and culture. Last month, ATEEZ , LE SSERAFIM , and indie band The Rose also left their mark at Coachella Festival in California, proving that K-pop acts at major festivals are a rising trend.

With summer right around the corner, even more tours, festivals, and conventions are set to pop up across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. From mid-May to September, whether on weekdays or weekends, there will always be something to do or someone to see. Among the most-awaited events are singer IU 's first world tour and ATEEZ's massive trek in July, as well as Stray Kids , IVE , and VCHA 's performances at Chicago's Lollapalooza Festival.

To help you enjoy the most out of this busy season, GRAMMY.com assembled a list of all the K-pop concerts and events happening in the next few months below.

CIX: 0 or 1 in North America

Boy group CIX will be back in North America for their third tour this May. Named after single album 0 or 1 , the stint will cover eight cities across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, starting in Chicago, IL and wrapping it up in Los Angeles, CA. The quintet will likely perform hits like "Cinema" and "Movie Star," as well as their latest single, "Lovers or Enemies," and celebrate their upcoming fifth anniversary.

Head in the Clouds Festival

Forest Hills, New York

Following the success of last year's edition in Queens, New York, Head in the Clouds Festival returns to the big apple in 2024. In their mission to spread Asian diaspora talent, the lineup for this year enlists (G)I-DLE to headline on Saturday and singer BIBI on Sunday, along other names like ATARASHII GAKKO! and Joji. Korean acts Balming Tiger, Wave to Earth, and newcomer girl group Young Posse will also join them. HITC Festival is usually based in Los Angeles, but this year's L.A. edition has yet to be announced.

BM (KARD): After the After Party Tour

Hailing from co-ed group KARD , Korean-American singer BM will kick off his first U.S. solo tour in mid-May. After the After Party Tour was inspired by the track "ATAP (After the After Party)," off his December single album, Lowkey . BM will perform in six cities across the country, including Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York. He also teased an EP soon, and stated that he will be "taking new music on this tour."

P1Harmony: P1ustage H : UTOP1A Tour

May 14 - Jun. 16

Boy band P1Harmony is also returning to North America with their third tour, P1ustage H: UTOP1A. Beginning in Houston, TX, on May 14, it will follow with shows in Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, and more — including a prestigious performance on June 8 at New York City's Governors Ball Music Festival 2024 . The sextet released their first studio album, Killin' It , in February of this year.

Tomorrow X Together (TXT): ACT : PROMISE World Tour

May 14 - Jun. 8

A TXT tour in the U.S. has become an annual event: following 2022's ACT : LOVESICK and 2023's ACT : SWEET MIRAGE, 2024 welcomes ACT : PROMISE. Featuring 11 shows across the country, the boy group will play in Houston, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and more. They will also perform two nights at New York's legendary Madison Square Garden before heading to the Japanese leg of the tour in July.

Wheein (MAMAMOO): Whee In The Mood [Beyond] World Tour

May 17 - Jun. 4

Powerhouse vocalists MAMAMOO hit stateside last year with their MY CON World Tour, a first for the group. Now, it's member Wheein's turn to celebrate her solo career with Whee In The Mood [Beyond] World Tour, inspired by her first LP, 2023's In The Mood . After a slew of shows in Asia and Europe, the singer will head to San Francisco, CA, for the first out of eight concerts in the U.S. Other cities include Dallas, Orlando, Los Angeles, and New York.

RIIZE: RIIZING Day Fan-Con World Tour

Los Angeles, California

SM Entertainment's freshest rookies RIIZE announced their first fan-con, RIIZING Day, to take place from May to August in various cities across the globe. After playing in Seoul, Tokyo, and Mexico City, the boyband will come to Los Angeles for a single performance at the Peacock Theater on May 20. RIIZE are expected to play their compact yet dynamic discography, including singles "Get A Guitar," "Talk Saxy," and "Impossible."

Purple Kiss: 2024 BXX Tour

June 2 - July 2

It's not even been a year since Purple Kiss toured the U.S. with their The Festa Tour in fall 2023, but they're already gearing to come back. Starting June 2 in Oceanside, CA, the 2024 BXX Tour will take the girl group to seven cities in the U.S. and nine cities in Canada, closing it off in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on July 2. This is a big chance for fans who missed their performances last year, or simply to those who want to see singles like "Zombie" and "Sweet Juice" live again.

ITZY: Born to Be World Tour

Girl group ITZY has spent the majority of 2024 bringing their second world tour, Born to Be, across Oceania, Asia, Latin America, and Europe. In June, they will finally step in North America for a 10-stop stint, including cities like Seattle, Los Angeles, Newark, Fairfax, Toronto, and more. Despite featuring only four out of five members while vocalist Lia is currently on hiatus due to health reasons, they promise to set the stages on fire with their high-energy discography.

VERIVERY: Go On Fan-meeting Tour

Starting June 14, boyband VERIVERY will kick off their Go On Fan-meeting Tour in New York at Brooklyn Steel. Then, they will head to Chicago, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Fort Worth, and finally Los Angeles for a last performance at Vermont Hollywood. The seven-member group is currently a quartet, as member Dongheon is currently enlisted in the military, and members Minchan and Hoyoung are on hiatus due to health concerns. VERIVERY's latest release was 2023's EP, Liminality .

A.C.E: 2024 REWIND_US U.S. Tour

Jun. 19 - July 18

February marked the much-anticipated comeback of boy group A.C.E with the EP My Girl: My Choice . It was their first release in three years, and to rejoice further, the quintet announced an extensive 14-date tour throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Starting June 19 in Madison, WI and closing off on July 18 in San Juan, PR, A.C.E will also perform in Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, and more.

HYO: Milwaukee Summerfest

Milwaukee, WI

HYO , also known as Hyoyeon from Girls' Generation, will be showcasing her DJ chops on June 28 at Milwaukee Summerfest. The performance will happen just months after HYO held her 2024 Spring U.S. Tour, Cherry Blossom, which spanned seven cities across the country. In the setlist, fans can expect hits like "Dessert" and "Deep," but also some innovative remixes of other artists' songs, like GALA's "Freed From Desire" and Girls' Generation's "Gee."

AB6IX: Find You Fan Concert Tour

Another boy group to embark on a North American tour this year, AB6IX will bring their Find You Fan Concert across nine stops in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Starting off in the cities of Toronto and Montreal, they will then head to New York, Mexico City, Miami, Denver, and more, before wrapping it up in Los Angeles. The tour title was inspired by their latest release, January's EP The Future is Ours: Found .

ATEEZ: Towards the Light: Will to Power 2024 World Tour

Jul. 14 - Aug. 11

Performance kings ATEEZ never stop. After the release of their EP, Golden Hour: Part. 1 on May 31, the eight-member group will head to North America for their Towards the Light: Will to Power 2024 World Tour. Kicking off on July 14 in Tacoma, Washington, the boyband will also play in the cities of Los Angeles, Arlington, Washington, D.C., Toronto, New York, and more. The tour supports ATEEZ's December 2023 LP, The World EP.Fin: Will , but hopefully the setlist will include surprises as new music comes out.

IU: HEREH World Tour

Jul. 15 - Aug. 2

One of the most important artists to come from South Korea, IU (born Lee Ji-eun) has been shaping the country's music industry since 2008 with her unique voice, sensitive songwriting, and sharp mind. Given her journey, it's almost absurd that her first world tour is only happening in 2024 — but better late than never. After stops in Asia and Europe, IU will head to the U.S. for six sold-out concerts, beginning on July 15 at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, and concluding on August 2 at Kia Forum in Los Angeles, CA.

The Boyz: Zeneration II World Tour

Following their 2023 Zeneration Tour, which featured 24 stops across Asia, 11-member group The Boyz are now bringing its sequel worldwide. After a 3-day July stint in Seoul, South Korea, the Zeneration II tour will head to the U.S. for five shows in New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, and San Jose. Throughout August, The Boyz will segue onto the Asian leg of the tour, wrapping it up with a few European dates in September.

KCON Los Angeles 2024

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.

Secret Number: The 1st U.S. Tour 2024 Unlock

Jul. 26 - Aug. 10

Girl group Secret Number debuted amidst the chaos of 2020's COVID-19 pandemic, therefore falling short of live experiences with their fans. As they enter their fourth year together, they will finally meet North American fans with their 2024 Unlock tour this summer. Kicking off on July 26 in Chicago, the sextet will then head to Minneapolis, Charlotte, Houston, Denver, Phoenix, Seattle, and Los Angeles for a final show on August 10.

Stray Kids, IVE, VCHA: Lollapalooza Chicago 2024

K-pop's presence on Lollapalooza continues to expand. This year, Stray Kids is set to headline on Friday, Aug. 2, alongside singer SZA . It's the boyband's second appearance at the festival, following their 2023 show at Lollapalooza Paris. On that same day, U.S.-based, K-pop-trained girl group VCHA, formed by JYP Entertainment in partnership with Republic Records, will also make their first performance at the festival. To close it off, Saturday will feature the captivating girl group IVE.

I.M (Monsta X): Off The Beat 2024 World Tour

Monsta X 's maknae (youngest member) I.M has been building a prolific solo career while his teammates are enlisted in the military. Accompanying his third EP, Off The Beat , the singer announced an eponymous world tour, featuring 19 stops in Asia, North America, and Europe. He will play seven dates In the U.S. and two in Canada, including New York, Boston, Toronto, and more.

ARTMS: 2024 Moonshot World Tour

Aug. 16 - Sept. 10

Formed by five LOONA members (Kim Lip, Choerry, JinSoul, HaSeul, and HeeJin), girl group ARTMS was one of 2023's most-awaited debuts. Their first studio album, Devine All Love & Live , is set to drop on May 31, and the quintet will celebrate with a string of concerts across South Korea, Japan, and the U.S. Starting August 16 in New York, the tour will cross Atlanta, Orlando, Los Angeles, and more cities before wrapping up on September 10 in Chicago.

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Leap Into AAPI Month 2024 With A Playlist Featuring Laufey, Diljit Dosanjh, & Peggy Gou

Celebrate AAPI artists this May with a genre-spanning playlist spotlighting festival headliners and up-and-coming musicians. From Korean hip-hop to Icelandic jazz-pop, listen to some of the most exciting artists from the Asian diaspora.

With spring just around the corner, it’s time to welcome AAPI Month in full blossom. From rising musical artists to inspiring community leaders, it’s essential to recognize AAPI members of the artistic world and their achievements.

While AAPI Month is a U.S. holiday, the Recording Academy takes a global approach in celebrating artists and creators from across the Asian and Asian American diaspora. This aligns with the Recording Academy's growing mission to expand its reach on a global scale and celebrate international creators outside of the U.S.  

Musicians of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander heritage have not only helped establish the music industry, but have transformed it. From Diljit Dosanjh being the first artist to play a Coachella set entirely in Punjabi to Laufey winning a GRAMMY for her jazz-inspired pop, AAPI artists continue to influence music by both honoring tradition and reshaping modern standards.

It’s thrilling to see AAPI musicians continue to take centerstage — from Atarashi Gakko! to Tiger JK ’s memorable sets at Coachella, to surprise appearances from Olivia Rodrigo , Dominic Fike , and Towa Bird. As festival season gets underway, examples of the AAPI starpower from every corner of the world abound.

As one of many ways to celebrate AAPI Month, listen to the GRAMMY.com playlist below — as a reminder to give AAPI musicians not just their May flowers, but their flowers all year-round!

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Chung Ha Returns: On 'EENIE MEENIE,' The K-Pop Soloist Is Ready To Step Back Into The Spotlight

Chung Ha was one of K-pop’s most promising soloists, but decided to step back from the industry. Upon her return, Chung Ha wants to tell her fans "that they have the freedom to choose."

It takes courage to become a soloist in K-pop — a scene largely dominated by girl groups and boy groups of the most varied sizes — but more than that, it takes verve. Singer, dancer, and songwriter Chung Ha, 28 years old, knows it better than anyone.

Born in Seoul, South Korea but raised in Dallas, Texas, she first rose to stardom in 2016, after  returning to her home country and participating in Mnet’s trainee competition show "Produce 101." There, Chung Ha caught the eyes of judges and viewers alike for her sharp movements and innate charisma. She placed fourth on the finale, and became a member of I.O.I — the show’s resulting temporary girl group.

While I.O.I and its 11 members found great success, when the group disbanded in early 2017, Chung Ha decided to challenge herself further. In June of that year, she released her solo debut EP, Hands On Me . 

Soon, Chung Ha became one of K-pop’s most promising (and somewhat unexpected) soloists — not only did she prove to be an exceptional dancer, but a smooth vocalist as well, full of style and star power. On stage, she commands performances with surgical precision, yet flows with breathtaking grace. She proved her versatility with a string of captivating singles, like the ice-cold "Snapping" and the bewitching "Gotta Go," which reached No.1 on Billboard’s K-pop Hot 100 chart in 2019. Her first studio album, 2021’s Querencia , blended R&B, EDM, reggaeton and even bossa nova with finesse.

But amidst all the success, Chung Ha took a break. She decided not to renew the contract with her previous label, spent more than a year on a hiatus, and even considered abandoning the music industry, as revealed on the YouTube talk show "Gabee’s Rising Star "

Luckily, Chung Ha changed her mind. She signed with MORE VISION, a label founded by singer and rapper Jay Park, and will drop the single album EENIE MEENIE on March 11. 

GRAMMY.com caught up with Chung Ha via Zoom to learn more about her comeback — and to dive into her creative process, how she sees herself, and who she wants to be.

You spent more than a year on a hiatus, and even left your previous company. What made you sign with MORE VISION for this new phase of your career?

Jay [Park] reached out to me often. When I talked to the other co-workers at the company, their vision really aligned with mine. I think that was a crucial reason.

For example, I've never toured. I want to start out in small venues, and if I do have a chance I want to make it bigger. I want to work on more collaborations and try different genres of music like [on] "EENIE MEENIE," and they're aligned with me on that.

On "Gabee’s Rising Star," you said that you wanted to study abroad during your hiatus, and that being a celebrity is "just a job." What made you want to come back to music?

I was always interested in psychology. Working in this industry, it's a little chaotic, so I tried to maintain my mental health by [attending] counseling, and then I felt like I wanted to maintain my mental health on my own.

And growing up in Texas, I always had my Mexican friends with me, but I was the only one unable to understand Spanish. I was always interested, but [the break] felt like it was the right time to embrace Spanish more. I wanted to dive into the culture and the language, but at the end of the day, it was all about me maintaining my mental health because I wanted to be in this industry. Me wanting to explore Spanish because I wanted to engage more with my fans. I just realized, Oh, it was all about music. Okay. [ Laughs. ]

Since your last comeback, in what areas do you think you have improved or evolved?

Um… I don't know. I'm gonna need to have a real [live] stage for that. I think that's the kind of question I want to ask my fans to see what gradual changes that they notice, because for me, I feel like I'm still the same. But I want to tap myself [on the back] for trying new genres and being brave about getting out of my comfort zone.

What did you have in mind when you started producing this new album? What's the story behind it?

I was really confused. I was asking people, like, "I don't know what to do. I don't know what's next for me."I feel like I've tried different genres of music and different colors of myself, like "Bicycle," "Play," "Love U," and "Roller Coaster."

I didn't know what to do, so I decided to show both sides of myself. A new [side] with MORE VISION, and the one people are always eager to see, like [on] "Stay Tonight" and "Dream Of You." Those were some of the biggest [songs] that I saw people commenting on. So, the familiar side of me and a new side of me are both in the album, and I'm pretty confident [about it].

You collaborated with Hongjoong from ATEEZ in the lead track "EENIE MEENIE," which represents that new side of yourself. How was that experience?

I have followed ATEEZ since the beginning of their career. Their performance is so mind-blowing, they have that special energy that only they can give, so I was always inspired by them.

And then, on "EENIE MEENIE" there is a rap part, so when I heard the track I was like, Oh, I am not rapping . [ Laughs .] That's just too new for me. I sing-rap in "EENIE MEENIE," but that’s about it. So, I needed a real rapper and a real captain on my side and I thought Hongjoong was a perfect fit. After I heard his verse, it was so great, more than I ever expected. He definitely gave that final touch.

The other song on your album, "I’m Ready," represents your familiar side with driving house beats and a mesmerizing atmosphere, almost like a sequel to "Stay Tonight" and "Dream of You." As for the title, what are you ready for?

I guess I'm navigating through new things, and I don't know how it's gonna come out. [People] might say it's a failure, they might say it's a success, they might say I'm brave to challenge myself, but I'm just ready to face all that. 

Even though someone might say, "Oh, I don't think it's the right fit for Chung Ha" or "I liked the old Chung Ha better," I don't think I'm afraid of getting judged, or getting rates on anything. I'm just ready to be more adventurous. Being too nervous might drag you into this anxiety space, but just being nervous in general with music and releasing new things is what makes me keep going.

I think people need that nervous feeling, being out of their comfort zone. You never know how you're going to feel, how the outcome is going to be. 

Do you remember any specific experiences where you were trying something new and it turned out better than expected?

Oh, "Stay Tonight"was one of them. When I first heard the track, I was like, U m… this is too high. I don't know if K-pop lovers will like this song , because it was more [Western] pop than K-pop. It was right after I dropped "Snapping"and "Gotta Go," so I was like, Are my fans ready for this?  

But [I thought] hey, you know what, let's just have fun. Let's just try new things. Let's vogue. [ Laughs ] I've always wanted to vogue, so I did that, and it became one of my epic pieces of performance. It didn’t go big in the charts or anything, but it became a real standout from a more artistic point of view.

EENIE MEENIE represents a new start for you, and both songs in the album talk about trusting yourself and your choices. Since you participated in the songwriting, is that what you have been experiencing lately? How do you recognize what feels right for you?

I feel like you never know what's right, but for me, I decide [something] when it keeps on popping in my head. Like, I would just be calm and see where my mind goes and what my [fandom] HAART keeps on telling me. 

If your heart moves that way, I’d rather just do it and regret, than not do it and regret. That’s how I trust my instincts, listening to what I really want.

You mentioned that you see K-pop and Western pop as one. What do you think about the global growth of K-pop, and Western artists trying K-pop, or artists collaborating?

I think it's wonderful. I mean, the only difference is the culture and the language, and how we make our music with different rules and stuff. And it's really awesome [to see] other artists trying out Korean, trying out the marketing strategy of what we have always done. But it's the same with Korean artists, they try to go abroad and then try Western music.

Trying different cultures is getting more natural than splitting what's K-pop and what’s pop. I think it's all gathering into one because music is one, and we love music.

Is it easier for you to see everything as one because you are Korean, but you lived in America for so many years?

Yes, I think it was more natural for me to try different things. It was fun to get to know things like, Oh, this is Western style music, Western marketing strategy, or Western businesses, it goes on like this, and then Korean businesses go on like this . So it's all about learning.

You mentioned in an interview with Teen Vogue that you like to portray characters in your songs, but recently you have been telling your own story in them as well. How do you find the balance between those two possibilities?

I don't initially choose what to do before I hear the music. I hear it first, and then decide, like Oh, I want to share a story of mine, because I have this experience and my current state of mind is this, but sometimes it's just Oh, this is a new character I've never tried before. I want to be her, or I want to be him, or whatever. Let me try that out, let me see what it tastes like. [ Laughs. ] When new music comes to me, whatever character, whatever story comes up first, I would go with that.

And for this album, are you a character or are you portraying your life story?

I’m portraying my life story in both songs. I had a lot of choices to make throughout the beginning of my new career [after leaving my former company], like choosing a label, choosing a new logo, choosing songs, and other things, but in the end I just like what I like to do. 

I came back to the music industry, and I really want people to embrace whatever they want to do. To tell them that they have the freedom to choose more than predetermined answers. I wanted to encourage that.

In another moment of your interview on "Gabee’s Rising Star," you said "When people think of Chung Ha, all that comes to mind is ‘Gotta Go’."Do you still believe in that?

Yes, and no. But I’m very grateful, because that song is what elevated me to the next step, and it gave me the courage to try different genres of music. But "Stay Tonight" and other pieces of music also identify me in different ways.

Who is Chung Ha, then? How would you like to be recognized?

Definitely not "Gotta Go." [ Laughs. ] I'm not that person now. I'm just a girl who loves music, and I'm just grateful and thankful, always. As much as I was diligent before, I want to keep on doing that, and I want to meet my fans more.

As Chung Ha, I want to ask my fans who they think I am, because I try to be as authentic as possible with music and my personality. Also I'm an adventurous person. Love to challenge myself. And I’m ready to go.

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Listen: GRAMMY.com's Women's History Month 2024 Playlist: Female Empowerment Anthems From Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, Jennie & More

This March, the Recording Academy celebrates Women's History Month with pride and joy. Press play on this official playlist that highlights uplifting songs from Taylor Swift, Victoria Monét, Anitta and more.

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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9 Essential K-Pop/Western Collabs: From BTS And Megan Thee Stallion, To IVE And Saweetie

From Jungkook and Usher's tribute to their shared musical idol, to BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez' sugary sweet collab, K-pop and Western artists of all genres are joining forces to create killer hits.

It’s impossible to ignore the growing global popularity of K-pop. Although Korean pop has been around for decades, the genre's meteoric worldwide success over the past 10 years is reminiscent of Beatlemania and the early 2000s American boy band craze. With a steady increase year-over-year in album sales and K-pop groups touring the U.S. and Europe, interest in K-pop shows no signs of slowing down .

Initially launched in South Korea as a music subgenre with Western pop, R&B and hip-hop influences in the '90s, the K-pop industry is valued at around $10 billion .

Given the worldwide appetite for K-pop, several Western musicians are keen to partner with K-pop acts crossing over into more international markets, often with songs sung partially or entirely in English. While K-pop artists do not need Western artists to be successful — BTS sold out London’s Wembley stadium in under 90 minutes back in 2019, and BLACKPINK made Coachella history twice with performances in 2019 and 2023 — K-pop's massive fanbase and multi-genre influence make it an ideal collaboration for everyone from rappers and singers to electronic DJs.

But don’t take our word for it. Here are nine of the most iconic K-Pop/Western collaborations (not in any order; they are all great songs!).

Usher and Jungkook - "Standing Next to You (Usher Remix)" (2024)

The maknae (the youngest member of the group) of global K-pop superstars BTS and the King of R&B are both having banner years: Jungkook released his debut solo album, and Usher just performed at the Super Bowl . 

The Bangtan Boys have cited Usher as a significant influence (even singing a callback to his 2001 hit "U Got It Bad" in their No. 1 song, "Butter"), so BTS fans were delighted when the Jungkook tapped Usher for a remix of "Standing Next to You." The song marks the fourth single from his Billboard 200 chart-topping debut album, Golden . 

Both singers count Michael Jackson as a major influence. In their collaboration video, Usher and Jungkook pay tribute to the King of Pop as they slide, pop, and lock across the slick floor of an abandoned warehouse. 

John Legend and Wendy of Red Velvet - "Written in the Stars" (2018)

R&B singer/pianist John Legend was the perfect choice for an R&B ballad with Wendy, the main vocalist of K-pop quintet Red Velvet. The final song on the five-track SM Station x 0 , a digital music project, "Written in the Stars," is a beautiful, mid-tempo love song. A bit of a departure from K-pop’s typical upbeat sound, Wendy and Legend are in perfect harmony over a warm yet melancholic rhythm.

As Red Velvet’s main vocalist, Wendy was the ideal voice for this collaboration. Additionally, she split her childhood between Canada and the U.S., and has been comfortable singing in English since Red Velvet debuted in 2014. This wasn't her first collab with a Western artist: In 2017, she released an English-language version of the pop ballad " Vente Pa’Ca " with Ricky Martin . 

BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez - "Ice Cream" (2020)

A powerhouse debut single, BLACKPINK collaborated with pop royalty Selena Gomez on the massive 2020 hit "Ice Cream."

An electropop-bubblegum fusion filled with dairy double entendres, "Ice Cream" was an enormous success for both Gomez and the BLACKPINK girls. The track peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has racked up nearly 900 million YouTube views to date. 

Written by a consortium of hitmakers, including Ariana Grande and BLACKPINK’s longtime songwriter and producer Teddy Park (a former K-pop idol himself), "Ice Cream" shows that YG Entertainment’s golden foursome and Gomez were the correct partnership for this track. The pop-trap bop marked the first time a K-pop girl group broke the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and immediately solidified BLACKPINK as global superstars. 

Snoop Dogg and Monsta X - "How We Do" (2022)

West Coast rap godfather Snoop Dogg has quietly become one of the go-to Western acts for K-pop collabs, working with Psy, BTS, Girls’ Generation and 2NE1. K-pop is the Dogg Father's "guilty pleasure, " and he performed at the Mnet Asian Music Awards with Dr. Dre in 2011. Without Snoop's love of K-pop, the world might not have gotten this fun and energetic collaboration with Snoop and Monsta X, a five-member boy group under Starship Entertainment.

The song appears in The Spongebob Movie: Sponge On The Run in a dance segment where Snoop, decked out in a pink and purple Western suit, is accompanied by zombie dancers. Though we do not see the members of Monsta X, their harmonious crooning is the perfect accent to Snoop Dogg’s trademark casual West Coast flow.

BTS and Steven Aoki - "MIC Drop (Steve Aoki remix)" (2017)

No K-pop list is complete with a nod to the magnificent seven, and "MIC Drop" is one of their catchiest Western collabs to date. 

"Mic Drop" is quintessential BTS: a nod to hip-hop with a heavy bass line and fun choreography. While the original version of "MIC Drop" is excellent, the remix with EDM superstar DJ Steve Aoki and rapper Desiigner cracked the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 — the first of many hits for the Bulletproof Boy Scouts. 

Released at a time when BTS were just starting their ascent to chart-topping Western dominance, the track's boastful lyrics and tension-building electro-trap production offered an excellent introduction to the group that would soon become international superstars. 

JYJ, Kanye West and Malik Yusef - "Ayyy Girl" (2010)

A truly deep K-pop cut, you’d be hard-pressed to find many people who know that Kanye West collaborated with a first-generation K-pop group over 13 years ago. Released as the lead single on JYJ’s English-language album The Beginning , West’s signature bravado and wordplay are on full display over a track that sounds like the Neptunes produced it.

The song garnered attention in the U.S., but after a string of bad luck (including a severely delayed U.S. visa process and issues with their management company, SM Entertainment), JYJ could not capitalize on their American success. The group continued to see success in Korea and Japan in the early 2010s but never made a splash in the Western market again.

IVE and Saweetie - "All Night" (2024)

A reimagining of Icona Pop’s 2013 song of the same name, "All Night," sees fourth-generation K-pop girl group IVE partner with rap’s resident glamor girl Saweetie for a funky, electronic-infused pop song that’s perfect for dancing from dusk till dawn. 

"All Night" is the first English song for the Starship Entertainment-backed group. Interestingly, none of the members of IVE have individual lines in the song, choosing instead to sing the lyrics in a six-part harmony. This choice is exciting but fun, giving listeners the feeling that they are more than welcome to sing along. 

The girl group embarked on their first 24-date world tour in January 2024, with stops in the U.S., Asia, Europe and South America. Given their quest for global dominance, there’s a good chance "All Night" won’t be IVE's last English-language release.

BTS and Megan Thee Stallion - "Butter (Remix)" (2021)

BTS’ "Butter" had already spent three weeks atop the Billboard charts and was declared the "song of the summer" when the group’s label announced Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion as the guest star for the song’s remix in late August 2021. The GRAMMY-nominated septet is no stranger to collaborating with Western musicians, having worked with Halsey , Jason Derulo, and Coldplay . 

Though only slightly altered from the original (Megan’s verse was added in place of the song’s second original verse, along with several ad-libs), the remix was praised by both fans and critics alike, catapulting the song’s return back to the No. 1. Although the collaborators did not release a new music video featuring the group and the self-proclaimed "Hot Girl Coach," three members of BTS’ "dance line" (members J-Hope , Jungkook and Jimin ) released a specially choreographed dance video . Additionally, Megan was a surprise guest during BTS’ record-breaking Permission to Dance LA concert in November of the same year.

LE SSERAFIM and Niles Rodgers - "Unforgiven" (2023)

GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Nile Rodgers ' first foray into K-pop was a partnership with LE SSERAFIM , a fourth-gen girl group from the same parent company behind BTS. "Unforgiven" was released earlier this year as the lead single from the group’s debut album of the same name. 

A darker take on the familiar K-pop formula with A Western feel and look (the young quintuplet dons cowboy hats, boots and bolo ties in the song’s accompanying music video), "Unforgiven" is about rebellion and being a fierce, strong and independent risk taker. That riskiness drew Rodgers' ear. 

"It seems like a lot of the K-pop that I'm hearing lately, the…chord changes are a lot more interesting than what's been happening [in other music fields] over the last few years," he told GRAMMY.com in 2023. "I come from a jazz background, so to hear chord changes like that is really cool. They’re not afraid, which is great to me."

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K-pop star Rain, an originator of the K-wave, is returning to the U.S. after 15 years

Rain is making a highly anticipated return to the U.S. after nearly 15 years — and he's thrilled about it.

Before there were K-pop  heavy hitters like BTS  — and member  Jung Kook taking over the TODAY plaza  —  Blackpink ,  Twice ,  Le Sserafim  and Seventeen, among others, Rain was the K-pop sensation paving the way for the South Korean genre.

Rain, whose real name is Jung Ji-hoon, has been making music since he was 16 years old, in addition to starring in hit K-dramas and movies like “Speed Racer” and “Ninja Assassin.” Now, the 41-year-old is celebrating his decades-long career by sharing his music with U.S. fans throughout his “Still Raining” tour.

“I’m so excited,” Rain says in English via Zoom, before speaking in Korean with a translator. “I missed my fans in the U.S. ... I’m just really happy to be able to perform again. K-pop has become a global genre.”

From Jung Ji-hoon, to Fanclub, to Rain

Born in Seosan, South Korea, Rain’s given name is Jung Ji-hoon. The artist began his career in 1998 as part of the boy band Fanclub. When the group didn’t gain commercial success, he embarked on his solo career.

The name Rain, he said, was given to him by his producer J. Y. Park, founder of JYP Entertainment.

“It had two kinds of meanings, because in Korean it means precipitation — like water and rain,” he explains. “But it also has the meaning of ‘something was sad.’ It has the meaning of sadness.”

“And he told me that the way I danced kind of looked sad, so it had a double meaning,” he continues. “But then later I just used it as a proper noun so that people can remember me whenever it rains and think of me, be reminded of me, when it rains.”

Rain’s breakthrough happened with his third studio album, “It’s Raining.” Released in 2004, the album and title track made him an international success — even getting recognition in the U.S.

By 2006, he was featured on Time’s 100 Most Influential list and made another appearance on the list in 2011.

K-pop wasn’t at the stature that it appears to be in current times, but one could say that Rain was the Korean act to know.  Billboard  even called him “a pioneer of the Hallyu wave,” the name used to describe increases in international interest in Korean pop culture. His mandatory military service in 2011 was also covered by the  magazine , decades before interest in  BTS’ members’ own service .

Beyond his music and dance moves, his role in the 2004 Asian drama “Full House” made him a TV star and cemented his title as a triple threat. Then there was his crossover, with appearances in Hollywood films like “Speed Racer,” “Ninja Assassin” and “The Prince,” starring Bruce Willis and John Cusack.

Building a family

Amid Rain’s blossoming career and gaining superstardom, he also fell in love. The artist maintains a relatively private personal life, rarely sharing photos of his wife, actor Kim Tae-hee, or their 6-year-old and 4-year-old daughters.

Rain and Tae-hee began dating in 2013. During an episode of his web variety show “Season B Season” in 2020, he shared how it “took one year” for his wife to fall for him.

“I asked her out first, and it took a long time to get her to say yes,” he said, according to  Soompi . “It took one year.”

Rain and Tae-hee would go on to get married on Jan. 19, 2017, holding a small wedding at a Catholic church, per  Soompi . They welcomed their first child, a daughter, in October of that year.

The couple are also parents to a second daughter, whom they welcomed in September 2019. They have yet to share their daughters’ names.

While they keep their children out of the public eye, Rain and Tae Hee have worked together on various projects. The couple have been in commercials together for  La Cloud  and massage chair brand  Bodyfriend , showing off their love for one another.

Reconnecting with his fans

In just a matter of weeks, Rain will be bringing his “Still Raining” tour to the U.S. This will be his first tour since 2016, and his first shows for U.S. fans in 15 years.

“I am preparing really hard for this upcoming concert and my music will be a mix of retro and trending music,” he says, “So (fans) will be able to enjoy it a lot. And one other unique point is that I’ll be singing other artists’ songs for the first time.”

The shows will run for over two hours and “have a lot of exciting footage, many songs and dances,” Rain said. Among those include songs by Bruno Mars and K-pop group NewJeans.

The concerts are described as “a blend of heart-pounding beats, entrancing melodies, and dazzling visuals,” that will make longtime fans nostalgic, while also an entertaining introduction to new fans.

“I just want to remember the memories that I shared with my fans in the past,” he continues. “I want to do music again. I want to just have fun and enjoy this stage with my fans.”

What’s next for Rain?

“K-pop has become so huge globally now,” Rain said. “It’s really hard to work with all the dancer teams as well. They, themselves, have become celebrities.”

With social media platforms connecting people around the world, Rain believes his early hits could’ve gone viral.

“I have a song called ‘Rainism’ and if ‘Rainism’ had been released today, then I think it would have gone a lot more viral on TikTok, Reels, on Instagram,” he said. “People would be able to sing along, dance along.”

Fans will have plenty of opportunities to create dance challenges on social media. Rain teases that he has a new album that he’s working on and hopes to release it in March.

“It’s very easy to listen to songs and afro-beat kind of music,” he said “I’ll be shaking my bottom a lot.”

Reminiscing about his breakout role in “Full House,” he jokes that he’s “too old” for romantic comedies — despite telling him that he is most certainly not.

The 2004 rom-com series followed an aspiring scriptwriter whose friends trick her into thinking she won a vacation and secretly sell her home, called “Full House.” While on her trip, she meets a famous actor, played by Rain, and they become friendly.

However, when she returns home, she discovers that she is now homeless and that he has bought her home. A romance ensues.

These days, he says, “If I were to act again, I want to be involved in action or thrillers, or very emotional characters. I want to be acting out those deep characters.”

It appears he will be mixing both romance and suspense in his upcoming drama, “Red Swan,” where he will portray a bodyguard to a rich family. “I’m looking forward to that,” he said.

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K-Pop Idols & Korean Artists Concerts & Fanmeetings In North America (January 2024)

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IVE talks first US tour, finding self-love and not being afraid to 'challenge' themselves

K-pop girl group IVE members possess distinctive traits – confidence, boldness and strength, to name a few. The group's name, a contraction of "I have," epitomizes the group's ethos as members Gaeul, Yujin, Rei, Wonyoung, Liz and Leeseo seek and celebrate self-love.

"The most important and key things of our songs is loving ourselves," Wonyoung, 19, told USA TODAY. "If you're worrying about something and if you want encouragement from someone, we could do it (through) our songs."

IVE made its way onto the music scene in late 2021, meteorically rising to become a staple in today's K-pop landscape. Their studio album, EP and single albums have all peaked at No. 1 on South Korea's Circle Album chart and the group has received various accolades, including Song of the Year, Best Female Group and Rookie of the Year.

2024 marks the third anniversary of IVE's debut and this year is already shaping to be another pivotal one.

The group recently released their first English-language single " All Night " in collaboration with American rapper Saweetie . And IVE is embarking on the U.S. leg of their first world tour, including stops in Los Angeles, Atlanta and Newark, New Jersey.

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"We're really excited for it, so we hope that you'll stay tuned," said Gaeul, 21.

IVE embarks on its first US tour

On Wednesday, IVE kicks off their first U.S. jaunt as part of the "Show What I Have" world tour. The group is set to perform in six cities across America.

The first show will be at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. The tour wraps March 29 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

The members are eager to tour the U.S., with the group's leader Yujin saying she's "really looking forward to it." Liz, 19, shared how she wants to visit each city's attractions and Leeseo, 17, echoed similar sentiments.

In terms of the shows, DIVE (the name for IVE's fans) can expect elevated performances mixed with IVE's signature flair.

"Some of the songs we reproduce and remake just for our world tour," said Wonyoung. "Also some units are preparing for brand new songs to perform." The tour as a whole highlights IVE's growth as artists, tackling different and varied stages.

The members cannot wait to interact and meet their fans in the states. "I want all of our DIVEs to get a lot of energy from us," said Yujin, 20.

Defining IVE's artistry and sonic identity

From " Baddie " to " I AM ", the group's tracks underscore themes of individuality and conviction. The members know who they are and what they have, spotlighting their individual charms and talents.

IVE's recent six-track mini album " I'VE MINE " featured three singles, " Either Way ", " Off the Record " and "Baddie". Each dives deeper into the concept of self. Ultimately, they construct a reality of IVE – a group who is unapologetically themselves and unafraid to confront norms and try new things.

"I think that 'IVE MINE' album represents that we can do everything, every color, every song," said Yujin. "From now on, we want to challenge (ourselves) to (do) more song genres."

Moving forward, the members want to experiment with their sound. Wonyoung wants to try a more rock sound, while Leeseo wishes to explore a style that is "grand and gorgeous."

No matter what they do, the group remains strong to its identity and messages. "I wish that IVE could be explained with the word IVE; that no one can be able to replace us," said Gaeul.

IVE members reflect on growth

Over the last almost three years, the members have grown very close, said Wonyoung. "I feel like we're more related to each other than before."

During this time, IVE has evolved not only as a group, but as individuals. Yujin shared how she's gained a deeper appreciation for music. Rei, 20, has become unafraid to express herself and try new things.

Leeseo, who debuted at just 14 years old, noted how she's matured. This growth reflects in other members. Gaeul said she's learned how to love herself and others.

"Before my debut, I wasn't as confident in myself," she explained. But as IVE has come into their own, so has Gaeul. "I began to enjoy what I do and I want to return that love to our fans."

This message resonates throughout IVE, who has a deep appreciation for DIVE. Liz hopes to give back the love she receives from their fans.

"I have that desire to return it," she said. "I feel like I am growing through that."

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[UPDATE] Kpop Concerts 2023 Schedule

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Kpop Concerts 2023 and Kpop World Tour 2023 schedule and lineup: Jung Kook (BTS); Stray Kids; BLACKPINK; iKON; MAMAMOO+; TEMPEST; xikers; PURPLE KISS; oceanfromtheblue; Forestella; BOBBY (iKON); and more.

Hey Kpop fans! 2023 is the year when Kpop concerts and Kpop World Tours truly take center stage. This year, your favorite Kpop idols are setting the stage on fire, not only with their comebacks but also with unforgettable concerts and world tours. Whether you’re a dedicated fan waiting to cheer in person or an online enthusiast ready to stream, there’s something for everyone. Ready to witness Kpop history? Let’s dive into the lineup!

We would like to apologize for the timing of this Kpop Concert Schedule post. As it’s already September 2023, we have focused on the concerts and events from September to December 2023. Regrettably, we did not include earlier events from this year. But don’t worry! There have been numerous exceptional performances by Kpop artists throughout 2023, and we fully intend to update and provide information on them. We will be updating this list daily to ensure that we capture every exhilarating concert and tour. Stay tuned, and thank you for your understanding!

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I need STRAYKIDS  😭 

YOU NEED STRAYKIDS

EverGlow’s performance at the Kings Theater was fantastic !!!

How about Straykids?

FOR REAL!!!  😍 

A.C.E is having a concert in November!

i love BTS and Bp/Blackpink

The Rose and Eric Nam also have concerts…

tripleS, Loossemble, Kingdom, and Enhypen please!

everglow too

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NCT Dream World Tour 2024 dates for U.S. shows: Ticket prices, cost, full schedule and more

S tar South Korean boy band NCT Dream is coming to America in 2024, with seven shows lined up stateside this fall as part of its "Dream Show 3: Dream Escape" world tour. 

The third sub-unit of the K-Pop mega-hit sensation NCT, NCT Dream bas 26 international stops lined up for its 2024 tour. The tour begins in Asia, followed by stops in Europe and South America, then landing in the US for seven shows in early September. 

Are you sitting down, NCT Dreamers? Here's the locations of the seven stops in the US later this year: Los Angeles, Oakland, Fort Worth, Duluth, Long Island, Washington D.C., and Chicago. 

This is a rare opportunity for NCT Dream fans to see their favorite K-Pop sensation, so tickets will be moving fast. If you're looking to catch the Dream Escape live, keep reading for dates, ticket information, and everything else you need to know about NCT Dream's visit to America.

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With fans all over the world, NCT Dream's tickets always seem to be in high demand. Fortunately, while still popular, tickets are still available on StubHub for Swift's remaining US concerts.

The cheapest ticket for NCT Dream's show in Inglewood, CA is currently listed at $137, while the best price for their stop in Long Island is $137 per ticket.

Chicago K-Pop fans will be delighted to see NCT Dream tickets at the United Center are going as low as $121 each. Similarly, their stop at Capital One Arena in the nation's capital is currently fetching as low as $130 per ticket. 

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NCT Dream's massive world tour includes seven stops throughout various sections of the United States. Here are the full details for the US leg of the tour:

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Get ready to be immersed in a kaleidoscope of electrifying performances, mesmerizing choreography, and the undeniable charisma of your favorite K-pop stars. From chart-topping girl groups, to fiery boy bands, the year promises a lot of sweat and tears as a huge lineup of tours are set to take off in 2024. Big names like Aespa and Enhypen are just some of the impressive K-pop acts that will be touring this year. This is your backstage pass to a year filled with high-octane performances. Make sure to save the date!

ENHYPEN ( Fate World Tour)

[공지] ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR ‘FATE PLUS’ IN U.S. 예매 안내 (+ENG) ( https://t.co/ldT1J1gT1L  ) #엔하이픈 #ENHYPEN #EN_WORLDTOUR_FATEPLUS #FATEPLUS_IN_US — ENHYPEN OFFICIAL (@ENHYPEN) February 7, 2024

Following successful performances in Korea, Japan, and the US, the sensational boy group ENHYPEN is set to continue touring in 2024 for an encore of its highly anticipated Fate world tour. Enthusiastic fans in South Korea and the US can anticipate thrilling performances featuring chart-topping hits between February and May.

Aespa ( SYNK: Parallel Line World Tour)

2024 aespa LIVE TOUR – SYNK : Parallel Line – [SEOUL] 📅 2024.06.29 (SAT) – 30 (SUN) [FUKUOKA] 📅 2024.07.06 (SAT) – 07 (SUN) [NAGOYA] 📅 2024.07.10 (WED) – 11 (THU) [SAITAMA] 📅 2024.07.14 (SUN) – 15 (MON) [SINGAPORE] 📅 2024.07.20 (SAT) [OSAKA] 📅 2024.07.27 (SAT) –… pic.twitter.com/NaE1Y7TTxY — aespa (@aespa_official) February 19, 2024

Aespa, the world famous K-pop quartet has just revealed details about the Asian and Australian segments of their upcoming global tour, titled SYNK: Parallel Line . Scheduled to commence in late June, the tour is set to traverse through 11 cities in Asia, with multiple stops in Japan and Southeast Asia. Moreover, the tour will go on till late September, with Thailand being the final stop. 

ITZY ( Born to Be World Tour)

ITZY 2ND WORLD TOUR <BORN TO BE> in TAIPEI 🔥 Tickets Open Now! (Local Time) 👉 LN Presale : 2024.02.26 (MON) 11AM ~ 11:59PM 👉 General Sale : 2024.02.27 (TUE) 11AM 🔗 https://t.co/MLVkW1CGUx #ITZY #MIDZY @ITZYofficial #ITZY_BORNTOBE #ITZY_WORLD_TOUR pic.twitter.com/JTLyVd615Y — ITZY (@ITZYofficial) February 26, 2024

To celebrate their second studio album Born to Be , ITZY is set to embark on an extensive world tour in 2024 . Commencing this February in Seoul, the girl group will weave through numerous Asian cities. The tour will then extend to Oceania, North America, and Europe from February to August.

NCT 127 ( Neo City- The Unity World Tour)

NCT 127, 마카오 단독 콘서트도 전석 매진 대성황! 2만 3천 관객 홀렸다! 마카오 뜨겁게 달군 특급 에너지! https://t.co/8uvZ3xZ3QA #NCT127 #NEOCITY #NEOCITY_THE_UNITY #NCT127_NEOCITY_THE_UNITY #NEOCITY_THE_UNITY_MACAU pic.twitter.com/tL8m8w9HFA — NCT 127 (@NCTsmtown_127) February 5, 2024

NCT 127 is set to embark on the Asian segment of their Neo City– The Unity world tour, with a series of dates now confirmed. The tour commenced with a spectacular six-concert kick-off in Seoul, and the group is scheduled to tour Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and Macau from January, until March.

NCT DREAM ( The Dream Show 3 World Tour)

2024 NCT DREAM WORLD TOUR <THE DREAM SHOW 3> SEOUL ➫ 2024.05.02-04 OSAKA ➫ 2024.05.11-12 JAKARTA ➫ 2024.05.18 TOKYO ➫ 2024.05.25-26 NAGOYA ➫ 2024.06.02 HONG KONG ➫ 2024.06.15-16 BANGKOK ➫ 2024.06.22-23 SINGAPORE ➫ 2024.06.29-30 MANILA ➫ 2024.08.10-11 LATAM ➫… pic.twitter.com/L6FeXT8dVS — NCT DREAM (@NCTsmtown_DREAM) February 20, 2024

NCT Dream is scheduled to go on The Dream Show 3 world tour, unveiling a string of performances across Asia. The tour is scheduled to kick off officially in May, treating fans to concerts in seven countries across the continent- South Korea, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, China, and Singapore- with the musical journey wrapping up in August.

SHINee ( SHINee World VI: Perfect Illumination Tour)

[ #INFO ] 12.13.23 – 🚨 | Foram anunciadas as primeiras datas da tour asiática do 'SHINee WORLD VI: PERFECT ILLUMINATION' 📍 | Singapura 📅 | 02/03/2024 📍 | Hong-Kong 📅 | 16/03/2024 (O nosso sonho ficando cada vez mais próximo… 💭) #SHINee_WORLD_VI #PERFECT_ILLUMINATION pic.twitter.com/HoOHLfM0pD — TAEMIN BRASIL | Guilty (@TaeminBrasil_) December 13, 2023

The SHINee World VI: Perfect Illumination tour by K-pop veterans SHINee which kicked off in June 2023, will be expanding beyond Korean and Japanese borders in 2024. After a series of additional Tokyo performances in February, the legendary boy band is set to make its mark in Singapore and Hong Kong come March.

BAEKHYUN ( Lonsdaleite Asia Tour)

2024 BAEKHYUN <Lonsdaleite> ASIA TOUR #백현 #BAEKHYUN #Lonsdaleite #2024BAEKHYUNASIATOUR pic.twitter.com/6SPpL0kGPu — BAEKHYUN_official (@BAEKHYUN_INB100) January 22, 2024

Baekhyun, the vocalist of EXO, is set to embark on an expansive solo world tour, featuring an extensive Asian leg. Commencing in Seoul this March, the Lonsdaleite tour will then sweep through East and Southeast Asia in the subsequent months, promising a musical journey like never before. The Asian leg of the tour is scheduled to occur from March, until June.

IU ( H.E.R. World Tour)

2024 IU H.E.R. WORLD TOUR CONCERT IN SEOUL Official MD 예약 판매 안내 📆 기간 2024.02.15 (목) 2PM ~ 2024.02.27 (화) 📆 발송 2024.03.12 (화) 부터 순차 배송 시작 📍 판매처 made EDAM ( https://t.co/wbvxKFzbml ) #아이유 #IU #HER #HER_WORLD_TOUR pic.twitter.com/TpdlKWmP6c — 아이유(IU) (@_IUofficial) February 14, 2024

Leading up to her album release, IU unveiled her monumental first world tour. The songstress is set to commence the tour with two weekends in Seoul before moving on to Yokohama, Taipei, Singapore, Jakarta, and Hong Kong in the ensuing months. In addition to performing in Europe and the United States, IU will make stops in Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and Osaka during her international concert series. The tour will run from March to July.

IVE ( Show What I Have 2023-2024 World Tour)

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After their successful Prom Queens Asia tour in 2023 and the launch of the EP I’VE MINE , the sensational rookie girl group IVE is embarking on its first world tour. This six-member group will kick off the tour in Asia from January to late August, expanding their reach to other countries in Asia, as well as North and South America, and Europe. 

SEVENTEEN ( Follow World Tour)

seungcheol mentioned last be the sun in tokyo, seventeen will definitely go to stadium and now, they will hold follow tour encore in 2 stadiums in japan ❤️ #에스쿱스 pic.twitter.com/iqO6O86Dqw — ✩ (@aboutscoups) January 28, 2024

Following the successful completion of their original 20 tour dates, which included performances in the Philippines and Macau in 2023, SEVENTEEN has delighted fans by revealing an additional leg of their Follow tour. The encore performances in Incheon, Osaka, and Yokohama serve as a heartfelt “token of gratitude” towards their fans, and are scheduled for March and May.

Treasure ( Reboot Asia Tour)

. @treasuremembers announced its second Asia tour "2024 #TREASURE RELAY TOUR [REBOOT]." The band will meet fans in Manila, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta. "Since global fans have been truly supportive, we have prepared for a long time to repay," said @ygent_official . pic.twitter.com/2QUuzahe95 — KpopHerald (@Kpop_Herald) February 20, 2024

Spearheaded by YG Entertainment and powered by Live Nation, TREASURE is gearing up for its Reboot tour across Asia. The tour is scheduled for May and June 2024, featuring dynamic performances in cities like Manila, Bangkok, and Hong Kong. This follows their successful 2023 Hello tour, where they enthralled audiences in Taipei, Singapore, and various other cities.

Xdinary Heroes (Break the Brake World Tour)

XDINARY HEROES SOUTHEAST ASIA 2024 BREAK THE BRAKE TOUR DATES pic.twitter.com/xPbI0Ynl4M — ten (@gunilsmenu) December 7, 2023

Two years after their debut, Xdinary Heroes officially launched their first world tour in November 2023, featuring performances in Seoul and Europe. Excitingly, the six-member ensemble has just unveiled plans for their 2024 concerts in Asia, with upcoming shows scheduled in Jakarta, Taipei, Manila, and Bangkok. The Asia leg is slated to kick off March.

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ONE OK ROCK have announced details of a massive world tour which will see the band visiting stadiums and arenas in Tokyo, Kaohsiung, Dusseldorf, Paris, London, Toronto, and Los Angeles this Fall. Kicking off with a two night stand at Tokyo’s Ajinomoto Stadium on September 14th & 15th, ONE OK ROCK’s “2024 Premonition World Tour” will see the band playing the largest international venues of their career and bringing their colossal full-production stadium show to Europe and North America for the first time ever. The tour will make stops at Kaohsiung’s Kaohsiung National Stadium, Dusseldorf’s Mitsubishi Electric Halle, Paris’ Zénith de Paris – La Villette, London’s OVO Arena Wembley, Toronto’s Coca-Cola Coliseum, and Los Angeles’ Kia Forum. Presale tickets and VIP Packages for tour dates in North America and Europe will begin Wednesday, May 15th at 10:00AM local time with tickets for general onsale starting Friday, May 17th at 10:00AM local time. Japan and Kaohsiung’s full sales schedule will be announced at a later date.

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ONE OK ROCK 2024 PREMONITION WORLD TOUR 09/14 – TOKYO – AJINOMOTO STADIUM 09/15 – TOKYO – AJINOMOTO STADIUM 09/21 – KAOHSIUNG (高雄) – KAOHSIUNG NATIONAL STADIUM (高雄國家體育場) 10/05 – DUSSELDORF – MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC HALLE 10/07 – PARIS – ZENITH 10/11 – LONDON – OVO ARENA WEMBLEY 10/18 – TORONTO – COCA-COLA COLISEUM 10/23 – LOS ANGELES – KIA FORUM

Stray Kids Will Embark on 40-City Tour, Tommy Hilfiger Reveals at Met Gala 2024

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Stray Kids are going on a big 2024 tour, a fact we just learned from Tommy Hilfiger himself at Met Gala 2024 .

“They are as modern as you can get, modern prep and they're global superstars,” Hilfiger said about the eight-member K-pop group. “They're embarking on a 40-city tour…” To which Stays around the world said, “Uhhh what??”

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Listen, it would make sense: Stray Kids have a big 2024 ahead, including playing Lollapalooza in August and BST Hyde Park in London in July. They also have a new single, “Lose My Breath,” with Charlie Puth out May 10. Their Maniac tour wrapped a little over a year ago after 42 dates around the world, and we're definitely ready to see them perform live again. This year marks Stray Kids's sixth anniversary as a group.

Tommy Hilfiger's little spoiler was quite the sneak peek, and we have to hope for more official announcements on the way soon. In the meantime, you can enjoy Stray Kids's coat-to-suit outfit reveal to your heart's content.

“It's our first time , stoked to be here,” leader Bang Chan said on the Met Gala carpet. “I personally really like everyone's fits," he added, referring to the Kids' looks. Happy first Met Gala, Stray Kids!

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Jaw-dropping northern lights from massive solar flares amaze skywatchers around the world. 'We have a very rare event on our hands.' (photos)

A rare G5 geomagnetic storm not seen since Halloween 2003 is supercharging the northern lights around the world.

An aurora show like no other is playing out in the night sky this weekend as a historic northern lights display spawned by intense solar storms paints the sky in spectacular hues of pinks, purples and greens. 

"We have a very rare event on our hand," Shawn Dahl, Service Coordinator of NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Group, told reporters on Friday (May 10) just hours before the northern lights spectacle began. In the United States, the northern lights (or aurora borealis) — typically only visible around the Arctic region and northern Canada — were expected to be visible as far south as at least Alabama or Northern California — with NOAA officials reporting sightings from locations even farther south. Space.com Editor Brett Tingley witnessed dazzling event from South Carolina, a surprise light show for a local music festival.

"Auroras surprised us in Greer, S.C. on Friday during the Albino Skunk Music Festival," Tingley told Space.com. "They were highly animated and appeared in shades of reds and greens. A true delight for skywatchers at mid latitudes who rarely get to witness the phenomenon for ourselves."

Related: 4 large solar bursts could supercharge the auroras this weekend

In Middleton, California, north of San Francisco, AFP and Getty photographer Josh Edelson captured stunning views of pink and purple auroras over campers in tents and houses, while in Vienna, Austria, photojournalist Max Slovenick captured a haunting view of a pink aurora wave over the city for AFP, APA and Getty.

NOAA officials said that even if you cannot see the northern lights with your unaided eyes, the night sky settings of many cell phones may be able to pick them up. 

"Cell phones are much better than our eyes at capturing light,"  Brent Gordon, Chief of Space Weather Services Branch for SWPC, told reporters Friday. "Just go out your back door and take a picture with the newer cellphone and you'd be amazed at what is what you see in that picture versus what you see with your eyes."

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The intense auroras were spawned by a series of massive solar flares and coronal mass ejections that erupted from the sun earlier this week, flinging wave after wave of charged solar particles toward Earth. Those particles slammed into Earth's magnetic field Friday, triggering what space weather scientists called a level G5 geomagnetic storm — something Earth has not seen since the truly epic solar storms of Halloween 2003 .

"The reason for all this, well, there's been two sunspot clusters, one in the northern hemisphere of the sun, one in the southern hemisphere of the sun," Dahl said Friday. Those sunspot groups, one of which is now 17 times the width of Earth , have been unleashing the strongest solar flares since at least 2017 this week. In fact, the sun fired off another massive X5.8 solar flare overnight on Friday, NOAA SWPC officials said. X-class solar flares are the most powerful type of eruption from the sun.

The sun is currently in an extremely active phase of its 11-year solar cycle , and is amid a peak period known as solar maximum in which solar flares and explosive coronal mass ejections can be more frequent.

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Such massive solar flares can trigger radio blackouts and interfere with power systems on Earth, as well as pose a radiation risk to satellites and astronauts in orbit, NOAA officials said, adding that NASA was tracking the event to determine if astronauts would have to take shelter deeper inside the International Space Station . As of early Saturday (May 11), NASA officials had not reported any need for such measures. 

"Because the space station is in low Earth orbit, they do receive protection from our magnetosphere, although they're high enough up there, there are some areas that are vulnerable," SWPC space scientist  Rob Steenburgh told reporters Friday. "We communicate with NASA daily, at least once a day and during events like this multiple times a day to keep them apprised of the evolving space weather situation."

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Northern lights dazzle down to Florida

With such an intense geomagnetic storm, auroras were visible from areas that normally don't see the northern lights. 

" I may write about them a lot but I never once imagined I’d get a northern lights show of this magnitude above my hometown, Nottingham, U.K.," Space.com Reference Editor Daisy Dobrijevic said Friday night. "I've been fortunate to see many northern lights displays but I always say each one is like the first time because they're all different! This was certainly that!"

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Dobrijevic has observed the northern lights from Sweden in the far north, but Friday night's aurora show in her own backyard was something else entirely. "I've never seen so many vivid colors dancing across the sky," Dobrijevic said. "What a tremendous treat indeed."

Astronomer and avid aurora chaser Tom Kerss managed to capture the northern lights as far south as Florida.

"Never in my life did I imagine I’d capture this! In all my years of aurora-chasing this seemed like the last place I’d ever witness it. The Northern Lights in Florida!" Kerss wrote in a post on X .

🤯 Never in my life did I imagine I’d capture this! In all my years of aurora-chasing this seemed like the last place I’d ever witness it. The Northern Lights in Florida! 🇺🇸 #aurora #solarstorm pic.twitter.com/hYq9NKSNRL May 11, 2024

We had these wonderful images sent in from Kaitlin Moore who saw the northern lights from Madison, Wisconsin. 

"Wisconsin has fared well during this period of solar maximum ; most of the state was able to glimpse the aurora borealis both in April of 2023 and this past evening in May 2024, following a pair of uncommonly powerful coronal mass ejections," Moore told Space.com in an email. 

"Tonight, the possibility of glimpsing the world-wide aurora was thrown into question due to a few hours of thunderstorms soon after sundown. But the weather system was fast-moving, and by midnight the skies were completely clear!" Moore continued.

Even the city's light pollution couldn't deter the incredible light show.

"Even in a light-polluted city, surrounded by interstates and a regional airport, the auroral activity was so strong that gossamer veils of atomic oxygen and nitrogen, the luminescent greens and pinks, were visible even with the naked eye," Moore continued. 

"Stargazers over Lake Mendota watched the crescent moon set over Madison and even glimpsed a small meteor blazing briefly against the glow of ionized gases," Moore said.

The southern lights get supercharged, too

The Northern Hemisphere of Earth isn't the only one getting supercharged auroras. The southern lights (or aurora australis) were also visible for closer to the equator than their usual Antarctic locales, NOAA officials said.  The result was an absolutely spectacular show for those down under! At Lake Ellesmere, outside of Christchurch, New Zealand, AFP photographer Sanka Vidanagama captured absolutely amazing views of auroras ranging from pink and purple to truly jaw-dropping reds and oranges. 

"Absolutely biblical skies in Tasmania at 4am this morning." Photographer Sean O' Riordan wrote in a post on X.  

"I'm leaving today and knew I could not pass up this opportunity for such a large solar storm. Here's the image. I actually had to de-saturate the colours."

Absolutely biblical skies in Tasmania at 4am this morning. I’m leaving today and knew I could not pass up this opportunity for such a large solar storm. Here’s the image. I actually had to de-saturate the colours. Clouds glowing red. Insane. Shot on Nikon. Rt appreciated pic.twitter.com/210hlkmoeg May 10, 2024

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NOAA officials said the impact of this week's solar flares should amplify the northern lights throughout the weekend, so even if bad weather spoiled your view on Friday night (it was raining in New Jersey for Space.com Editor-in-Chief Tariq Malik, for example) you do have more chances. NOAA SWPC officials said the impact of the solar storms could continue through the weekend and well into next week as more solar eruptions occur.

"Nobody should think that the storm is over just because conditions quiet down for a little bit," Dahl said. "It could turn around and be very quick to develop once again."

Editor's note: If you capture a stunning photo or video of the northern lights (or southern lights!) and want to share them with Space.com for a possible story, send images, comments on the view and your location, as well as use permissions to [email protected] .

Space.com Editor-in-Chief Tariq Malik contributed to this story from West Orange, New Jersey. Reference Editor Daisy Dobrijevic contributed to this story from Manchester, U.K.

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Tariq is the Editor-in-Chief of Space.com and joined the team in 2001, first as an intern and staff writer, and later as an editor. He covers human spaceflight, exploration and space science, as well as skywatching and entertainment. He became Space.com's Managing Editor in 2009 and Editor-in-Chief in 2019. Before joining Space.com, Tariq was a staff reporter for The Los Angeles Times covering education and city beats in La Habra, Fullerton and Huntington Beach. In October 2022, Tariq received the Harry Kolcum Award for excellence in space reporting from the National Space Club Florida Committee. He is also an Eagle Scout (yes, he has the Space Exploration merit badge) and went to Space Camp four times as a kid and a fifth time as an adult. He has journalism degrees from the University of Southern California and New York University. You can find Tariq at Space.com and as the co-host to the This Week In Space podcast with space historian Rod Pyle on the TWiT network . To see his latest project, you can follow Tariq on Twitter @tariqjmalik .

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• jomamareid I was fortunate enough to have been able to see and get a few photos of the 2003 G5 storm. from Upstate NY Vermont border close to Albany NY. From the pictures and videos I have been seeing from last night this storm has blown away the 2003 storm. of course, digital photography has jumped leaps and bounds since 2003. Unfortunately, it rained here all night but I am grateful for all the millions of people from all over the world. I can't remember a natural happy, event bringing so many people this close together. I still have my fingers crossed for tonight, the is shining today. Thank you, everyone, for the great photos, from this aging man. Now I can die happy Reply
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