From Lunar New Year to Tours: A Transition in K-POP Stage Activities in 2026

The schedule for the K-POP industry as it enters 2026 is filled with traditional holidays and major tour events. With Lunar New Year on the 17th of the second lunar month approaching in 20 days, news of idol groups’ concerts and tours continues to emerge. aespa is ongoing with its North American tour as part of the “SYNK: PARALLEL LINE Tour” that began in 2025. The group of four members—Karina, Winter, Ningning, and Giselle—has performed at eight arenas across the United States and Canada, including a show at the Prudential Center in New Jersey on February 11. This tour supports their first full-length album “Armageddon,” released on May 27 of last year, and features hits such as “Supernova” along with various other songs. Meanwhile, South Korean artist Im Young-woong is bringing his 2025 nationwide tour “IM HERO” to online fans through VODs of the Seoul performance. The concert held at the Olympic Gymnastics Stadium on November 30 opened with “Wonderful Life” and featured a set list that included tracks from his second full-length album as well as his popular songs. Features like color-changing mappings for official Lightstick designs and the interactive segment “Young-woong Song Contest” highlighted the uniqueness of the performance, while multiple camera angles and high-quality sound enhanced the immersive experience. This VOD will be exclusively released on Tving starting the 13th, serving as a platform to deliver the concert’s atmosphere not only to those who attended in person but also to online viewers. As traditional holiday periods centered around Lunar New Year approach, K-POP idols’ tours and release of online content are emerging as new ways to connect with their fanbases.