An array of K-pop stars is gearing up to enthrall Indian fans with a series of concerts across the country this year.
From EXO’s Suho and GOT7’s BamBam to talented K-pop stars like Hyolyn, Chen, Xiumin, B.I, Lucas, and NTX– these artistes are set to captivate Indian audiences with their performances in Mumbai, New Delhi, Shillong, and Bengaluru.
Here is a complete guide for K-pop bands’ concerts in India this year.
Wong Yuk-hei, professionally known as Lucas, is a member of the supergroup SuperM and a former member of the South Korean boy group NCT and its Chinese sub-unit WayV. The Hong Kong rapper is currently signed under SM Entertainment. He made his solo debut in April 2024 with the single album Renegade. He will perform on November 14 and 15 at RBDSA Sports Complex in Meghalya’s Shillong.
Kunpimook Bhuwakul, better known by his stage name BamBam, is a member of the boy band Got7. The Thai rapper and singer based in South Korea is loved for his solo hits like riBBon, B, Sour & Sweet and his latest album, BAMESIS. The next day after the concert, the band also held a fan sign event in the same location. He will perform at NESCO in Mumbai on December 14.
Kim Jong-dae, better known by his stage name, Chen, is a member of the South Korean boy band Exo, its subgroup Exo-M, and its subunit Exo-CBX. He has also recorded songs for various television dramas, including Best Luck for It’s Okay, That’s Love (2014) and Everytime for Descendants of the Sun (2016). He also has a few solo numbers on his list, including Beautiful Goodbye, Shall We? among others. He will perform on December 14 at NESCO in Mumbai.
Kim Han-bin, professionally known as B.I was part of the South Korean boy band Ikon under YG Entertainment. He will perform at NESCO in Mumbai on December 14. His contribution to IKon’s second studio album, Return, for the lead single, Love Scenario, bagged him the prestigious Songwriter of the Year award at the 2018 Melon Music Awards. He has also self-founded a label, 131 and mesmerised many with his albums Midnight Blue (Love Streaming), Cosmos, To Die For and others.
Kim Min-Seok, better known by his stage name Xiumin, is a member of the South Korean-Chinese boy band Exo, its sub-group Exo-M and leader of its sub-unit Exo-CBX. He also debuted as a soloist with the release of his EP, Brand New. Xiumin will perform at NESCO in Mumbai on December 14.
Kim Hyo-jung, better known by her stage name Hyolyn, is widely loved for being the former leader of the top K-pop girl group SISTAR and its sub-unit SISTAR19. The South Korean singer and songwriter made her solo debut in 2013 with her first album, Love & Hate. She is managed by Bridʒ, a production company she founded herself. With her recent performance at Phoenix Marketcity (Back Area), Bengaluru, she left the audience captivated and longing for more in an unforgettable K-pop experience.
Kim Jun-myeon, better known by his stage name Suho, is the leader and vocalist of the South Korean-Chinese boy group EXO and its sub-unit EXO-K. The singer-songwriter has also appeared in television dramas and movies like One Way Trip (2016), Rich Man (2018), Middle School Girl A (2018), Behind Your Touch (2023) and Missing Crown Prince (2024). He too enthralled the audiences with a dazzling performance at Bayview Lawns, Mumbai and Phoenix Marketcity (Back Area), Bengaluru on October 20.
