SM Town Live 2025: Allianz Stadium Twickenham Announces Star-Studded K-Pop Lineup
Mark your calendars for a K-pop extravaganza in the heart of London! SM Entertainment, a renowned entertainment powerhouse, brings its "SM Town Live 2025 [The Culture, The Future]" concert to the iconic Allianz Stadium Twickenham on June 28. This marks the company's triumphant return to Europe with a live SM Town concert after an impressive 14-year hiatus.
Legendary Lineup Unveiled
Prepare for a stellar lineup featuring heavyweights like TVXQ! and Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon, alongside contemporary chart-toppers Red Velvet, NCT 127, and Aespa. Joining them will be EXO members Suho and Chanyeol, NCT Dream, WayV, Riize, and the highly anticipated NCT Wish. The concert will also debut upcoming girl group Hearts2Hearts and virtual idol Naevis, with special performances by "SMTR25."
Aespa's Meteoric Rise
Aespa storms the stage fresh off their record-breaking 2024, where their single "Supernova" became the longest-running No. 1 hit in Korean music history. Their momentum continued with their debut album "Armageddon" and subsequent release "Whiplash."
NCT 127's Triumphant Return
NCT 127 returns to British soil for the first time since their electrifying 2019 headline show at London's OVO Arena Wembley. The group has consistently dominated the Billboard 200's Top 5 with three studio albums and boasts over 8 million global album sales.
Historic Venue
Allianz Stadium Twickenham, a hallowed venue that has hosted music titans like The Rolling Stones, Beyoncé, and Lady Gaga, will serve as the unparalleled backdrop for this unparalleled K-pop showcase. This milestone concert follows SM Town Live 2025's successful Seoul kickoff, where 40,000 fans flocked to two sold-out shows.
Global Tour
The London concert is part of an extensive global tour that will also visit Mexico City, Los Angeles, and Tokyo, commemorating SM Entertainment's remarkable three decades as a trailblazer in the K-pop industry.