SM Entertainment's global concert brand, 'SMTOWN LIVE,' will be held in Fukuoka, Japan, in 2026. 'SMTOWN LIVE 2025-26 in Fukuoka' will take place over two days, January 31 and February 1, 2026, at the Mizuho PayPay Dome in Fukuoka. This concert is part of the 'SMTOWN LIVE 2025 Tour' celebrating SM's 30th anniversary and aims to bring the excitement from performances in Seoul, Mexico City, LA, London, and Tokyo to Fukuoka.

This will be the first 'SMTOWN LIVE' concert held in Fukuoka, featuring SM artists including Kangta, TVXQ, Super Junior, JOMI, Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon, SHINee (Key, Minho), EXO (Suho, Chanyeol, Kai), Red Velvet (Irene, Seulgi, Joy), NCT Dream, WayV, aespa, RAISE, NCT WISH, NAIWIS, HATSU2HATS, Seunghan & Soul, SMTR25, and more. They plan to present a spectacular stage that can only be experienced at 'SMTOWN LIVE.'

From August 25, large-scale outdoor advertisements promoting the concert have been displayed throughout Fukuoka city. Ads are placed at major subway stations, landmarks, and underground shopping malls, raising anticipation among local fans.

Additionally, on September 6 and 13 at 12:30 AM, Japan's TV Asahi music variety program 'M:ZINE' will air a special two-week broadcast commemorating SM's 30th anniversary. The show will feature TVXQ, Super Junior, EXO's Chanyeol, NCT 127, NCT Dream, aespa, RAISE, NCT WISH, HATSU2HATS, and Seunghan & Soul, showcasing various performances and talks.

'SMTOWN LIVE' has been successfully held in major cities worldwide. The concert has gained attention as the 'first Korean single-brand concert in Paris, France,' the 'first Asian artist concert at Madison Square Garden in New York,' the 'first overseas artist concert at Beijing Olympic Stadium in China,' and the 'first large-scale K-pop concert in Dubai,' solidifying its position as the No.1 global concert brand.

The upcoming Fukuoka concert is expected to further expand SM's global influence. SM is elevating K-pop's status on the world stage beyond Asia and continuously preparing diverse content and events to strengthen communication with fans.

'SMTOWN LIVE' is a large-scale event where K-pop artists gather to perform, providing fans with an unforgettable experience. Through this concert, SM Entertainment aims to deepen its bond with fans in the Fukuoka region.

SM's global concert brand plans to hold performances in various cities going forward and will continue efforts to globalize K-pop. SM focuses on discovering new artists, supporting the activities of existing artists, and enhancing communication with global fans.

The popularity of K-pop continues to rise, with SMTOWN LIVE playing a central role. SM will continue to meet fans' expectations through diverse stages and content.