Aespa to launch third world tour, kicking off in Seoul in August
K-pop girl group aespa / Courtesy of SM Entertainment
K-pop girl group aespa is set to embark on its third world tour this year, further expanding its global presence as the quartet marks its fifth anniversary.
SM Entertainment announced on Tuesday that aespa will launch the “2025 aespa Live Tour SYNK: Aexix Line” starting with a three-day concert series at the KSPO Dome in Seoul from Aug. 29 to 31.
The announcement was made alongside a logo poster unveiled on the group’s official social media channels.
The group previously proved its formidable drawing power by selling out all seats — including restricted view sections — at its Seoul encore concert in March during its second world tour. The upcoming tour is expected to attract high demand as well.
Following the Seoul concerts, aespa will head to Japan for an arena tour that begins in Fukuoka on Oct. 4. The group is scheduled to perform 10 shows across four major cities, including Tokyo, Aichi and Osaka. Additional international tour dates are expected to be announced later.
Tickets for the Seoul shows will be available through Melon Ticket, with fan club pre-sales opening at 8 p.m. on June 26, followed by general sales at 8 p.m. on June 27.
In addition to the tour, aespa will release a new digital single titled “Dirty Work” on June 27 at 1 p.m. The track will also be available in physical format on the same day, adding to fans’ anticipation for the group’s upcoming activities.
Debuting in 2020, aespa has quickly risen to prominence with their distinctive concept blending music and virtual reality, and continues to solidify their place as one of the leading acts in K-pop.
The poster for aespa's world tour / Courtesy of SM Entertainment
This article from the Hankook Ilbo, a sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.