SM’s 30th Anniversary Global Tour Concludes in Bangkok with Spectacular Performances by aespa and Other SM Artists

SM Entertainment’s global concert brand “SMTOWN LIVE” brought a dazzling finale to Bangkok, Thailand. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, SM organized the “SMTOWN LIVE 2025-26” global tour, which began in Seoul in January 2025 and traveled to Mexico City, LA, London, Tokyo, Fukuoka, before reaching Bangkok, allowing fans around the world to enjoy the performances. The tour’s finale, held on February 14 — SM’s founding anniversary — at Thailand’s largest stadium, the Rajamangala National Stadium, featured legendary stages that showcased the company’s 30-year music heritage and remained the focus of attention at each stop. This was the first “SMTOWN LIVE” event in Bangkok in about 13 years, with approximately 62 local media outlets, including prominent Thai broadcasters such as Thai Rak TV, Workpoint TV, and One31, along with major newspapers and magazines, attending to highlight SM’s significant influence. During the concert, SM artists including Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon, SHINee’s Minho, EXO, Red Velvet, NCT 127, NCT DREAM, WayV, aespa, RIIZE, NCT WISH, Hearts2Hearts, Seunghan and Soul, and the trainee group SMTR25 gathered to deliver over four hours of diverse performances that kept the stadium atmosphere intense. The show started with Hearts2Hearts’s “FOCUS,” followed by group hits such as EXO’s “Crown,” Red Velvet’s “Red Flavor,” NCT 127’s “Fact Check,” aespa’s “Rich Man,” RIIZE’s “Fame,” and NCT WISH’s “poppop,” along with solo performances. Notably, the concert included stage appearances by new mentor-student combinations and a cover version of f(x)’s “Chu~♡” performed by Irene, Seulgi, Karina, and Winter, which had generated massive buzz after its debut at the Fukuoka concert, further emphasizing the unique appeal of “SMTOWN LIVE.” The event concluded with all SM artists taking the stage together to sing “Light (Hope from KWANGYA”), interacting with the audience, making eye contact, and expressing their gratitude. The stadium was filled with banners containing sincere messages for each artist, adding a heartwarming touch to the finale. “SMTOWN LIVE” has been successfully held in major cities around the world and has gained widespread attention for milestones such as being the first Korean brand concert to perform in Paris, France; the first Asian singer to perform at Madison Square Garden in New York; the first foreign singer to perform at China’s Beijing Olympic Stadium; and the first large-scale K-pop concert in Dubai, solidifying its reputation as the top global concert brand.