Rosa Gulliver of TINYGMUSIC | February 17, 2025
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South Korea's SM Entertainment is bringing its powerhouse roster to London's Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, marking the company's first European SM Town Live concert in 14 years. The massive K-pop showcase, dubbed 'SM Town Live 2025 [The Culture, The Future],' will feature 14 acts to celebrate the entertainment giant's 30th anniversary.
The second lineup for the event announced today includes TVXQ! HYOYEON, Red Velvet (IRENE, SEULGI, JOY), NCT 127, aespa, naevis, Hearts2Hearts, SMTR25, which comprises of trainees.
TVXQ!, the legendary K-pop icons, will set the stage on fire and take charge of the atmosphere with their powerful performance. Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon, alongside current chart-toppers Red Velvet (IRENE, SEULGI, JOY), will captivate the London fans with their unique and charming stage presence. NCT 127, and aespa being next-generation K-pop stars, will offer the audience a special experience with their innovative music and futuristic visuals.
Aespa enters the show riding high off their record-shattering 2024, which saw their single "Supernova" become the longest-running No. 1 track in Korean music chart history. The group's momentum continued with their debut full-length album "Armageddon" and their latest release "Whiplash."
For NCT 127, the event marks their return to British soil since their 2019 headline show at London's OVO Arena Wembley. The group has consistently placed three albums in the Billboard 200's Top 5 and boasts over 8 million albums sold globally.
SM Entertainment's rising artists such as naevis, Hearts2Hearts, and SMTR25 composed of trainees will also take the stage at the event. Their performances are expected to elevate the status of K-pop with stages that go beyond perfection.
The previously announced first lineup included SM's iconic artists such as EXO (SUHO, CHANYEOL), NCT DREAM, WayV, RIIZE, and NCT WISH, which has already heightened fan expectations. These artists, each with unique personalities and charms, are expected to make the performance even more diverse and exciting.
The upcoming SMTOWN LIVE 2025 "THE CULTURE, THE FUTURE" in LONDON will be the first concert in Europe in 14 years since the Paris performance in 2011, marking a significant event to celebrate SM Entertainment's 30th anniversary. The concert will be organised by Frontrow, SM's European partner, and will provide a precious opportunity to
share SM's unique music and innovative performances with fans in Europe.
Pre-sale for official fan club members will begin on February 24 on KonneTicket. General ticket sales will be conducted through local vendors KonneTicket and Ticketmaster. All ticket sales will open at 10:00 PM (KST) and 1:00 PM (GMT). For more details, please check the official KonneTicket website.
About FRONTROW
FRONTROWÂ is a London/Seoul-based K-entertainment technology company specialising in concert production and ticketing through its proprietary platform, Konne Ticket. The company aims to connect global audiences with the best of Korean entertainment, delivering world-class live experiences and enhancing fan engagement through innovative ticketing and merchandise solutions.
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About SM Entertainment
SM Entertainment is one of South Korea’s largest and most influential entertainment companies, widely recognised as a pioneer of the K-pop industry. Founded in 1995 by Lee Soo-man, SM has played a crucial role in shaping modern K-pop by introducing systematic idol training, global promotions, and innovative music production.
SMÂ has managed some of the most legendary and successful K-pop acts, including:
First Generation:Â H.O.T., S.E.S., Shinhwa
Second Generation: TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, SHINee, f(x)
Third Generation:Â EXO, Red Velvet, NCT (including NCT 127, NCT DREAM, WayV)
Fourth Generation & Beyond:Â aespa, RIIZE, NCT WISH
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