SMTOWN LIVE 2025 Kicks Off in Seoul

The highly anticipated ‘SMTOWN LIVE 2025 [THE CULTURE, THE FUTURE] in SEOUL’ concert is set to commence today, January 11, at 5 PM at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul. This two-day event, running until January 12, will be streamed live globally on the Beyond LIVE platform and Weverse.

This year's concert features a star-studded lineup of artists from SM Entertainment, including Kangta, BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon, SHINee's Key and Minho, EXO's Suho and Chanyeol, Red Velvet, NCT 127, NCT DREAM, WayV, aespa, RISE, NCT WISH, Naivis, Joemi, and Raiden. Additionally, artists from SM's sub-labels such as Mavista, SM Jazz Trio, and Min Jiwoon, along with 25 trainees from SMTR25, will also perform. The SMTOWN Family, featuring H.O.T.'s Tony An, S.E.S.'s Bada, and Fly to the Sky's Hwanhee, will join the lineup, alongside the British boy group Dear Alice and the trot idol group Mytro, all of whom have generated significant buzz, leading to a complete sell-out of tickets.

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the concert promises a diverse array of performances from SM artists, including pre-stages from sub-label artists and unique collaborations between SMTOWN Family and SM artists, making it a one-of-a-kind experience.

The concert will also showcase tracks from the 30th-anniversary commemorative album ‘2025 SMTOWN: THE CULTURE, THE FUTURE,’ featuring remakes of SM's hit songs by both junior and senior artists, offering fans a fresh take on beloved music.

Furthermore, highlights from the first day, including the pre-stage and the album preview, will be available for free streaming on Melon at noon and on SMTOWN's official YouTube channel at 1 PM on January 12, promising to attract a positive response from fans.

Following the Seoul concert, ‘SMTOWN LIVE 2025’ will embark on a global tour.