SM Entertainment Returns to Thailand in 13 Years with Bangkok Show for ‘SMTOWN LIVE 2025-26’ – EXO, aespa, and RIIZE All Perform

SM Entertainment’s global concert brand ‘SMTOWN LIVE’ held the final stage of its ‘SMTOWN LIVE 2025-26’ world tour at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on the 14th. This performance marked the conclusion of a world tour that began in Seoul in January 2025 and included stops in Mexico City, Los Angeles, London, Tokyo, and Fukuoka. It was a special event held in Bangkok for the first time in 13 years, coinciding with SM’s anniversary. Many SM artists participated in this concert, delivering over four hours of diverse performances. The show started with Hearts2Hearts’ ‘FOCUS,’ followed by group hits such as EXO’s ‘Crown,’ RED Velvet’s ‘Red Flavor,’ NCT 127’s ‘Fact Check,’ aespa’s ‘Rich Man,’ and RIIZE’s ‘Fame.’ Solo performances by individual artists also took place, including Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon’s ‘Retro Romance,’ SHINee’s Minho’s ‘TEMPO,’ and EXO’s Taeyong’s ‘Charalla.’ New combinations of older and younger artists, along with special performances, received enthusiastic responses from the audience. A total of 62 major local media outlets, including ThaiRat TV, covered the event, creating a lively reporting atmosphere. The concert concluded warmly as all performers took the stage together to sing ‘Light (Hope from KWANGYA).’ Meanwhile, ‘SMTOWN LIVE’ has established numerous historical records, such as being the first Korean brand concert to perform in Paris, the first Asian artist to perform at New York’s Madison Square Garden, the first foreign artist to perform at China’s Beijing Olympic Stadium, and the first large-scale K-pop concert in Dubai, continuing to solidify its reputation as the top global concert brand. BoA, who has been a partner of SM for 25 years, announced that her contract will expire on December 31st. SM Entertainment stated in an official statement, “We have agreed to end BoA’s 25-year journey,” adding, “We will remember BoA’s outstanding achievements and records as an icon and continue to support her in her new activities.” Through social media, BoA expressed her gratitude, saying, “I am leaving without any regrets after giving and receiving so much.”