Singer TVXQ and aespa simultaneously dominated massive venues in Japan, once again proving SM Entertainment's powerful K-pop influence.

TVXQ held the "20th Anniversary Live in Nissan Stadium ~Red Ocean~" concert at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, Japan, on the 25th and 26th, attracting a total of 130,000 attendees. Leading the K-pop wave in Japan since the 2000s, they filled the stadium with a red sea of fans, demonstrating their unwavering popularity even after more than 20 years since their debut. The concert was held amid enthusiastic cheers and steady support from fans, earning praise for proving TVXQ's enduring presence.

Meanwhile, the 7-year-old group aespa gathered 94,000 fans at Tokyo Dome during the same period with their "2026 aespa LIVE TOUR – SYNK : aeXIS LINE – in JAPAN [SPECIAL EDITION DOME TOUR]." Their performance, featuring a strong cyberpunk concept and girl crush charm, captured the hearts of local Japanese fans and elicited a passionate response.

With both teams successfully concluding their tours simultaneously at massive venues in Japan, SM Entertainment showcased its unique presence in the Japanese market with an artist lineup spanning generations. In particular, the unprecedented record of TVXQ performing at Nissan Stadium and aespa at Tokyo Dome is regarded as a new milestone in K-pop history.

The recent concerts held locally reaffirmed the continuous popularity of K-pop and the passionate enthusiasm of the global fandom, raising expectations for the future activities of SM artists on Japanese and global stages.