May of 2024 is packed with K-pop comebacks and concerts. Globally popular K-pop superstars like NCT Dream, TXT, and more groups will embark on their scheduled tour this month.
In the post-pandemic era, the demand to watch more K-pop stars performing on a live stage has been growing substantially. In 2023, numerous K-pop acts held their world tours, generating millions of dollars worth of revenue for their agencies. As per Billboard, some of the highest-grossing K-pop tours of the previous year included NCT Dream’s North America and Europe concerts (approximately $7 million), ATEEZ concerts ($13.9 million), and more.
So, after a grand year of K-pop concerts in 2023, let’s look at the schedule for Summer 2024, where multiple fan-favorite acts will retake the live stage worldwide.
NCT Dream
SM Entertainment’s triple-million-selling K-pop act NCT Dream will start its 2024 World Tour in Seoul from May 2 to 4. Later, the group will travel to Japan, Thailand, Singapore, and other Asian countries. In September 2024, the group will be in the U.S. for The Dream Show 3.
Dates and cities of NCT Dream’s May 2024 K-pop concerts include:
- May 2- Seoul, South Korea
- May 3- Seoul, South Korea
- May 4- Seoul, South Korea
- May 11- Osaka, Japan
- May 12- Osaka, Japan
- May 18- Jakarta, Indonesia
- May 25- Tokyo, Japan
- May 26- Tokyo, Japan
RIIZE
Another promising male group of SM Entertainment, RIIZE, will also hold their fan meeting concerts in May 2024. The million-seller K-pop septet will be touring Asia and visiting the United States for the upcoming tour in May.
Dates of RIIZE’s May concerts include:
- May 4 – Seoul, South Korea, Jamsil Indoor Stadium
- May 5 – Seoul, South Korea, Jamsil Indoor Stadium
- May 11- Tokyo, Japan, Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
- May 12 – Tokyo, Japan, Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
- May 20 – Los Angeles, California, Peacock Theater
TXT
After making their 2024 comeback with EP Minisode 3: Tomorrow, TXT is ready to take the live stage in May. The group is starting their world tour in Seoul with three concerts. The “Blue Hour” crooners will have three back-to-back shows from May 3-5 at KSPO Dome (7 p.m., 6 p.m., and 5 p.m. KST, respectively). Later, the group will travel to the United States for their scheduled Promise tour.
Dates of TXT’s May concerts include:
- May 3- KSPO Dome, Seoul, South Korea
- May 4- KSPO Dome, Seoul, South Korea
- May 5- KSPO Dome, Seoul, South Korea
- May 14- Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, Washington
- May 18- Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland, California
- May 21- Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
- May 22- Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
- May 26- Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas
- May 29- State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia
Treasure
YG Entertainment’s boy group Treasure will return to touring after their successful 2023 ‘Hello’ stint. The group’s Relay (Reboot) Tour starts on May 4, 2024. The “Bona Bona” crooners announced over eight dates for their Relay 2024 tour.
Dates and cities of Treasure’s May K-pop concerts include:
- May 4- SM Mall of Asia Arena, Manila, the Philippines
- May 18- Asia World Arena, Hong Kong, China
- May 24- Impact Arena, Bangkok, Thailand,
- May 25- Impact Arena, Bangkok, Thailand
- May 26- Impact Arena, Bangkok, Thailand
Moonbyul
Mamamoo’s famous soloist Moonbyul has announced dates for her ‘Museum: An Epic of Starlit’ world tour 2024. The “TOUCHIN&MOVIN” crooner started her tour in March with two shows in Seoul. In May, the singer will perform in Japan.
Moonbyul’s May concert features three dates, including:
- May 4: Kaohsiung Music Center, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- May 8: Zepp Namba, Osaka, Japan
- May 10: Zepp DiverCity, Tokyo, Japan
Wheein
Another Mamamoo star, Wheein, is also currently on tour alongside Moonbyul. The “Good Bye” crooner started her 2024 concerts in March in Hong Kong, China. In May, the singer will embark on her European leg of the tour.
Dates of Wheein’s May 2024 concerts include:
- May 1- Tokyo, Japan
- May 9 – Warsaw
- May 12- Helsinki
- May 14 – Tilburg
- May 17- San Francisco
- May 19- Los Angeles
- May 22- Dallas
- May 24 – Houston
- May 27 – Orlando
- May 29 – Fort Lauderdale
P1Harmony
K-pop act P1Harmony began its P1ustage H: UTOP1A tour on April 27 with two shows at Seoul’s Olympic Hall. The group will start the U.S. leg of its concert tour in May, starting with a show at Texas’s Smart Financial Centre.
All dates of P1Harmony May concerts feature:
- May 14: Houston, Texas, Smart Financial Centre
- May 17: Dallas, Texas, Music Hall Fair Park
- May 20:Chicago, Illinois, Credit Union 1Arena
- May 24:Toronto, Quebec, Coca-Cola Coliseum
- May 26: Boston, Massachusetts, Boch Center at Wang Theatre
- May 30: Washington, D.C., The Anthem
Along with concerts, several renowned K-pop groups and soloists return to the music scene in May. Stray Kids will make their comeback six months after releasing their Billboard 200-topper EP, Rock-Star. BTS RM has also announced his second official album, Right Place, Wrong Person, dropping on May 24.
