Singapore-based music fans have been struggling with ticket scalpers since the return of live music following the pandemic. One fan, Ms Kaethe Fok, told Channel News Asia (CNA) that she was attempting to buy tickets to watch K-pop group Mamamoo, but was faced with extortionate prices. Missing out on the initial sales, she turned to …
Online giant Kakao announces major investment in K-pop leader SM Entertainment
Korean online media giant Kakao has bought an almost 10% stake in major K-pop agency SM Entertainment, whose clients include Aespa and SuperM. The acquisition of a 9.05% stake for an estimated $172.8m makes Kakao – which has interests in social media, banking and technology development – the second largest shareholder of SM Entertainment. The …
AEG Presents and K-Pop promoter Powerhouse announce strategic partnership
AEG Presents and K-Pop touring and marketing company Powerhouse have announced a strategic partnership to collaborate on all aspects of live K-Pop business including touring, production, marketing and media. The concert promotion and artist development company started its relationship with Powerhouse in 2010, and worked to produce the SM Town Concert at Staples Center, as …
Music Bank forced to cancel Chile concert mid-show due to extreme weather
Music Bank, a South Korean music programme, was forced to cancel its concert in Chile due to poor weather conditions and safety concerns. The event, which was being held in Santiago, was paused mid-show after weather conditions worsened and put K-Pop fans at risk. A capacity crowd of 50,000 had arrived at the open-air Estadio …
K-pop concert halted after fans faint in crowd
A concert held by K-pop boyband NCT 127 in Jakarta, Indonesia was halted after almost 30 fans fainted in a pushing crowd. The concert was already taking place with heightened security after the police investigated a bomb threat before the show, which was taking place at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE). A bomb squad and …
BTS concert attracts 50 million viewers globally
A free concert from K-pop group BTS in Busan, South Korea, was viewed by more than 49 million people at the weekend. The ‘BTS Yet to Come in Busan’ concert was held in support of the city’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo, as well as promoting Korean culture to a global audience. The …
K-Pop celebration heads back to Dubai
Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) and the Korean Cultural Center are co-hosting the third edition of ‘Kite: K-Pop in the Emirates’ at The Agenda in Dubai Media City. This year’s Kite has invited K-Pop artists Rain and Heize to celebrate the opening of the KOCCA UAE (United Arab Emirates) in Dubai on October 2. At …
Tech Stack: NFT albums, record-breaking virtual reality events and more…
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… K-pop mixes digital and physical K-pop festival KCON LA recently wrapped up its first in-person edition since 2019 with a second multi-act concert at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Organisers confirmed that more than 90,000 visitors attended the conference aspect of the event …
Fans unhappy with Blackpink tour prices
Fans of K-pop group Blackpink have voiced their anger over the price of tickets for the band’s upcoming ‘Born Pink’ tour. The tour kicks off in October with two dates in Seoul before heading to North America, and was announced earlier this month. The group’s management, YG Entertainment, released details of ticketing last week with …
Kamp Global and Eventim Live Asia introduce Kamp LA 2022
South Korea-based immersive entertainment company Kamp Global and Eventim Live Asia have introduced a K-pop event in Los Angeles. Kamp LA 2022 will take place at Rose Bowl Stadium (pictured) on October 15 and 16. Confirmed acts for the event include Monsta X, Kai – who is part of Exo and Super M – and …