Joining EXO's SUHO and CHANYEOL, NCT DREAM, WayV, RIIZE and NCT WISH for SM Entertainment's 30th anniversary celebrations

PRE-SALES BEGIN 24 FEBRUARY
GENERAL ON-SALE 27 FEBRUARY

17 February 2025, 9.00AM GMT – A galaxy of K-pop megastars are set to descend on London this summer for SMTOWN LIVE 2025’s Europe-exclusive concert at Allianz Stadium Twickenham on 28 June.

SM Entertainment, in collaboration with FRONTROW, has unveiled the star-studded line-up for this summer’s biggest K-pop event in Europe, as part of SM’s 30th anniversary celebrations.

Fourteen artists – ranging from legendary K-pop trailblazers to global rising stars – are now confirmed for this UK concert spectacular like none other. TVXQ!, Girls’ Generation’s HYOYEON, Red Velvet (IRENE, SEULGI, JOY),NCT 127 and aespa headline today’s additions, alongside stars of the future: virtual idol naevis, soon-to-be-launched girl group Hearts2Hearts, and a troop of promising trainees billed as “SMTR25”.

They join previously announced artists SUHO and CHANYEOL of EXO, NCT DREAM, WayV, RIIZE and NCT WISH, heightening the excitement for an already highly-anticipated day. Plus, more surprises to come!

SM’s label-wide concert, SMTOWN LIVE, was first introduced in 2008 and made its way to Europe in 2011 for two shows in Paris. Now, the format returns to Europe for the first time in 14 years, becoming the first K-pop concert held at the Allianz Stadium Twickenham, which has hosted concerts for The Rolling Stones, Beyoncé and Lady Gaga.

Fan pre-sale registration begins today via Weverse, with the pre-sale starting on 24 February on Konne Ticket, and general sale on 27 February on Ticketmaster, AXS and Konne Ticket. Ticket prices begin at £70, with VIP and VVIP packages available from £400-£550. For more information visit Konne Ticket: https://www.konneticket.com

aespa is one of the planet’s hottest K-pop girl groups of the moment. The fierce foursome, renowned for their futuristic concept, marked a massive 2024 with the release of their debut full-length album “Armageddon” and kicked off their second world tour. The group’s record-breaking summer smash hit ‘Supernova’ became the longest-running No.1 song in the history of Korean music charts, leading them to win a string of music awards and ranking on NME and Dazed’s Best K-pop Songs of 2024. They are currently making waves with their club-ready banger ‘Whiplash’. Since landing with a bang in 2020, aespa continues to receive global recognition, including being named among TIME Magazine’s Next Generation Leaders in 2022 and one of Financial Times’ 25 Most Influential Women of 2023.

NCT 127 returns to Europe for the first time since 2019, when they headlined London’s OVO Arena Wembley. With over 8 million albums sold worldwide, this group – widely recognised for their bold and experimental sonics – has racked up three consecutive Top 5 albums on the Billboard 200. NCT 127’s popularity has also seen them perform at the MTV Europe Music Awards, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Today Show. The group is currently on their fourth world tour, “Neo City: The Momentum”, which spans North America and Asia.

One of the planet’s most popular K-pop girl groups, Red Velvet, has achieved critical acclaim with Pitchfork and The Guardian for their bold genre-blending styles and powerful live performances. They became the first K-pop girl group to top Billboard’s World Albums chart, cementing their international acclaim. Last year, the quintet celebrated their 10th anniversary with their seventh mini-album “Cosmic”, which also marked the group’s debut on the US Billboard 200 – further solidifying their decade-long impact.

SM’s 30-year history is profoundly shaped by TVXQ!, one of the most successful K-pop trailblazers across Asia and key players in kickstarting the global Hallyu Wave. They have the most number one singles and albums for a foreign artist in Japan and are Japan’s best-selling artist of all time, on top of being added to the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest official fan club.

At SMTOWN LIVE 2025 [THE CULTURE, THE FUTURE] in LONDON, thousands of fans will also get a chance to see RIIZE, NCT WISH, and Hearts2Hearts make their debut European concert performances.

RIIZE is a rising powerhouse among new K-pop boy groups, known for their fresh sound and captivating performances. They hit the scene in 2023 and immediately sold over 1 million copies of their debut album “RIIZING”; a year and a half on, they’ve surpassed 3 million monthly listeners on Spotify and show no signs of slowing. SMTOWN LIVE 2025 [THE CULTURE, THE FUTURE] in LONDON marks their first performance in Europe, heightening anticipation even more for this historic moment.

At SMTOWN LIVE 2025 [THE CULTURE, THE FUTURE] in LONDON, thousands of fans will also get a chance to see RIIZE, NCT WISH, and Hearts2Hearts make their debut European concert performances.

RIIZE is a rising powerhouse among new K-pop boy groups, known for their fresh sound and captivating performances. They hit the scene in 2023 and immediately sold over 1 million copies of their debut album “RIIZING”; a year and a half on, they’ve surpassed 3 million monthly listeners on Spotify and show no signs of slowing. SMTOWN LIVE 2025 [THE CULTURE, THE FUTURE] in LONDON marks their first performance in Europe, heightening anticipation even more for this historic moment.