SMTOWN LIVE 2025 adds KAI and dearALICE to the lineup!

EXO’s KAI and dearALICE join epic K-pop stadium concert: SMTOWN LIVE 2025 [THE CULTURE, THE FUTURE] in London

16 ARTISTS
ONE EUROPE-EXCLUSIVE SHOW
This summer’s biggest K-pop concert event in Europe comes to London’s Allianz Stadium Twickenham on 28 June

NCT NATION congregates in Europe for the first time with
NCT 127, NCT DREAM, WayV and NCT WISH all in one show

Unique K-pop concert experience include:  
** VVIP ticket holders invited to artists’ red carpet arrivals pre-show
** VIP ticket holders granted soundcheck access with
WayV, RIIZE, NCT WISH and Hearts2Hearts

Photo credit: SM Entertainment

EXO’s KAI and British boyband dearALICE complete the line-up for SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in London, this summer’s biggest K-pop concert experience in Europe.

With 16 artists on the bill – ranging from K-pop legends to today’s hottest rising stars – this epic stadium concert also marks the first time in Europe where fans can catch all the sub-units of powerhouse group NCT in one show: NCT 127, NCT DREAM, WayV and NCT WISH.

SMTOWN LIVE 2025 [THE CULTURE, THE FUTURE] in London takes place at Allianz Twickenham Stadium on 28 June – tickets (including VIP packages) are on sale now via Ticketmaster, AXS and MYTICKET. 

Full line-up: TVXQ!, Girls’ Generation’s HYOYEON, EXO’s SUHO, CHANYEOL and KAI, Red Velvet (IRENE, SEULGI, JOY), NCT 127, NCT DREAM, WayV, aespa, RIIZE, NCT WISH, naevis, dearALICE, Hearts2Hearts and a group of promising trainees billed as “SMTR25”.

EXO’s KAI makes his hotly-anticipated return to the UK for the first time in two years, joining his EXO members SUHO and CHANYEOL on the SMTOWN LIVE line-up. One of the most acclaimed K-pop groups in history, EXO became the first Korean act of the 21st century to surpass 10 million album sales and the first K-pop group to achieve five consecutive million-selling albums. KAI is renowned for his magnetic performances, earning his own list of solo accolades, with his last release ‘Rover’ named one of DAZED’s 50 best K-pop songs of 2023.

British boyband dearALICE is excited to welcome SMTOWN LIVE to the UK for the first time. Blaise, Dexter, Olly, James and Reese ignited international buzz last year with the BBC One series “Made In Korea: The K-pop Experience”, which followed them on a 100-day bootcamp at SM Entertainment. This unprecedented cross-cultural partnership is set to shake up the global pop scene. In January, dearALICE made history as the first Western artist to ever perform at SMTOWN LIVE in the event’s 25-year history. The group exclusively performed their debut single ‘Ariana’ to a crowd of passionate K-pop fans at SMTOWN LIVE in Seoul.

dearALICE said: “We are so excited to perform at SMTOWN London! It’s going to be amazing having fans and the SM family come together in our stomping ground! SMTOWN Seoul was an incredible experience and we can’t wait to do it all over again.”

Europe has never before seen a K-pop event with such exclusive access to a diverse line-up of K-pop stars. The special VVIP and VIP packages bring fans closer to the stars beyond the typical concert and festival experience. VVIP ticket holders will be invited to the artists’ red carpet arrivals before the show where the entire line-up will be in attendance. 

VVIP and VIP ticket holders will also have the opportunity to watch an intimate soundcheck experience with WayV, RIIZE, NCT WISH and Hearts2Hearts, before the 55,000-capacity Allianz Stadium Twickenham opens its doors to all attendees. Ticket prices begin at £70, with VIP and VVIP packages available from £400-£550. For full VVIP and VIP package information – visit FRONTROW.

SM’s label-wide concert series, SMTOWN LIVE, began in 2008 and ventured to Europe in 2011 for two Paris shows. For the first time in 14 years, the concert format returns to Europe, to become the first K-pop concert held at London’s Allianz Stadium, which has hosted legendary tours for The Rolling Stones, Beyoncé and Lady Gaga. 

After kicking off with two massive sold-out concerts in Seoul in January, SMTOWN LIVE 2025 will head to Mexico City next on 9 May, followed by Los Angeles on 11 May and after London on 28 June, onwards to Tokyo on 9 and 10 August.

Both Seoul concert dates sold out immediately upon ticket release, with 40,000 fans in attendance over the weekend on 11 and 12 January. The buzz generated online further solidified SM Entertainment’s formidable presence, creating anticipation for the global reach and impact the tour is poised to deliver. 

About SM ENTERTAINMENT:
SM Entertainment stands as South Korea’s No. 1 entertainment and media group, leading the way in international markets with its unique and innovative production and training system, coupled with unparalleled overseas marketing strategies. As a trailblazing entity, it has cultivated a galaxy of global K-pop superstars, solidifying its status as a premier industry leader. SM Entertainment is dedicated to every facet of the music business, meticulously orchestrating album planning, production, distribution, promotion, and artist management. Leveraging a wealth of accumulated expertise, it sets the standard for excellence in each endeavour. The company manages artists, including, but not limited to: KANGTA, BoA, TVXQ!, SUPER JUNIOR, GIRLS’ GENERATION, SHINee, EXO, Red Velvet, NCT U, NCT 127, NCT DREAM, WayV, NCT WISH, SuperM, aespa, GOT the beat, RIIZE, Hearts2Hearts and more. SM Entertainment has established a global network through overseas subsidiaries in the United States, Japan, as well as other countries, owning various affiliated companies such as SM C&C, KEYEAST, DearU, SM Brand Marketing, etc. Furthermore, by creating the unique concert brand called SMTOWN, the organisation has successfully hosted shows in major cities worldwide, continuously setting new records in the concert business. SM Entertainment is growing as the world’s leading entertainment company, and as the pioneer of K-pop and the creator of an unrivaled system, it continues to produce today’s most prominent K-pop acts.

ABOUT FRONTROW:
FRONTROW is a London/Seoul-based K-entertainment technology company pioneering access to K-pop. Specialising in concert production and ticketing through its proprietary platform, Konne Ticket, FRONTROW seamlessly connects global audiences with the best of Korean entertainment. With extensive experience in organising K-pop concerts and festivals, the company delivers world-class live experiences while enhancing fan engagement through innovative ticketing and merchandise solutions.