5 K-Pop Groups Whose World Tours Really Are WORLD Tours

You know that feeling when your favorite K-Pop artist announces a “world tour,” and you get all pumped up? You grab your lightstick, your fan-made banners, and your absolute best fangirl or fanboy scream, only to find out that their definition of “world” doesn’t include your corner of the globe. Feels like a bummer, doesn’t it? Thankfully, this is seemingly becoming a thing of the past.

blackpink is literally the only k-pop group that actually means the world when they go on a world tour like what other group is going to these many countries?

— HERVÉッ (@imhrve) January 31, 2023

As K-Pop continues to spread its irresistible rhythm and catchy beats, more and more artists are shaking up the touring scene by venturing into uncharted territories – cities in Europe, South America, and Oceania. In celebration of this globe-conquering spirit, let’s count down five K-Pop groups that have truly embraced the idea of a WORLD tour.

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— SMTOWN (@SMTOWNGLOBAL) June 9, 2023

1. BTS

BTS, the undisputed global sensation, has been making waves worldwide. Their 2017 The Wings tour, a grand endeavor spanning 40 shows, saw the group perform in 12 different countries, including Brazil, Australia, Japan, and the United States. This mammoth tour amassed an astonishing 550,000 fans, marking it as BTS’ second-largest tour to date.

Their success didn’t stop there. The boys further extended their reach with the Love Yourself World Tour, which was later extended by BTS World Tour Love Yourself: Speak Yourself. This colossal tour saw them return to North America, Europe, and Asia while also including South America. It began on May 2019 in California and was concluded with a three-day finale in Seoul in October 2019. The Seoul shows were estimated to have an economic value of almost ₩1.00 trillion KRW (about $777 million USD) and brought in 187,000 foreign visitors to South Korea.

2. BLACKPINK

Following their mega-successful debut, the BLACKPINK girls are currently on their second worldwide concert tour, Born Pink World Tour. This tour supports their second Korean studio album, Born Pink. The tour commenced on October 15, 2022, in Seoul and is scheduled to conclude in Los Angeles on August 26. By the end of this tour, BLACKPINK will have visited a stunning 21 countries across four continents through 62 spectacular shows.

3. TWICE

TWICE, the nine-member JYP Entertainment girl group, is also raising the bar with their fifth world tour Ready to Be. In support of their 12th extended play Ready to Be, this tour began at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena in Seoul on April 15. They’re slated to perform 36 shows in total, reaching out to fans in Asia, North America, Oceania, and Europe.

TWICE ‘READY TO BE’ World Tour in Seoul (15/04)

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— READY TO BE TOUR (@readytobetour) April 15, 2023

4. ATEEZ

ATEEZ’s The Fellowship: Break the Wall is their third world tour, launched with two electrifying nights at Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul on October 29-30, 2022. The band has since held 29 concerts across five legs in North and South America, Asia, and Europe, further cementing their global presence.

5. The Rose

The Rose’s Heal Together tour has been a ground-breaking accomplishment. Starting on January 19 in Seoul, this second world tour of the band covered an impressive 20 countries across Asia, North and South America, Europe, and Oceania. Determined to provide an unforgettable experience, The Rose certainly showed the world that K-Pop has no boundaries.

In conclusion, these five K-Pop acts have turned the idea of a “world tour” on its head, bringing their music and performances to every corner of the globe. As K-Pop’s influence continues to grow, fans worldwide can hope to see more of their favorite artists in their home countries.