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Aespa Expands Global Reach with Kyocera Dome and Tokyo Dome Concerts in 2026

This article showcases how Aespa is solidifying its status as a top-tier global K-pop act by becoming

one of the few foreign girl groups to headline both Tokyo Dome and Kyocera Dome—key milestones

that highlight the scalability and sustainability of K-pop’s live entertainment business model in Japan and Asia.

♦  Surprise Dome Announcement During Japan Tour

      • Aespa announced Kyocera Dome (April 11-12) and Tokyo Dome (April 25-26) concerts during November 8-9

          shows at Yoyogi National Gymnasium

      • Kyocera Dome marks group’s debut solo concert at venue, while Tokyo Dome represents their third

          consecutive annual performance

♦  Record-Breaking Speed and Consecutive Achievements

      • Group’s August 2023 Tokyo Dome debut set record as fastest foreign artist to headline venue since debut

      • August 2024 show made them first foreign female artist holding consecutive Tokyo Dome concerts,

          with Kyocera Dome joining Big 5 in 2025

♦  Expanding Pan-Asian Tour Circuit

      • Group currently runs 10-show Japan arena tour across major cities, each venue exceeding 10,000 capacity

      • Tour continues to Bangkok (Dec 2025), Hong Kong (Feb 2026), Macau (Mar 2026), Jakarta (Apr 2026)

          strengthening regional footprint

♦  Global Platform Integration Strategy

      • Aespa will perform on Amazon Music’s “Amazon Music Live” on November 13 (local time) as streaming

          platform integration step

      • Multi-dome strategy across Japan’s premier venues signals K-pop’s live entertainment growth and

          expanding fan demand

Source

Yonhap News Agency. (2025. 11. 10)

https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20251110037000005