Arguably, concert tours are the biggest money maker for artists. This demands not just the crafting and releasing of music but also their dedicated participation in global tours and a range of promotional endeavors.
The recent years have witnessed a dramatic surge in the popularity of K-pop worldwide. As this trend proliferated, many K-pop artists have extended their outreach beyond local boundaries, catering to their burgeoning global fan base with worldwide tours. The charm and talent of these artists have notably drawn staggering crowds into some of the most prestigious venues globally, indicating an overwhelming demand for live K-pop performances.
Noticing this growing interest and the massive popularity of K-pop, South Korea has taken the initiative to facilitate more concerts of these globally renowned artists in their home country. The country is now investing in constructing additional arenas that can accommodate larger crowds. This move not only boosts South Korea's concert infrastructure but also provides K-pop artists with the opportunity to connect more intimately with their local fans.
With these home ground arenas, artists will be presented with an additional platform to showcase their musical prowess and create a more immersive experience for K-pop enthusiasts. It will also add an increased level of comfort for foreign fans, who can visit South Korea to experience the splendid discography of K-pop in its birthplace. This proactive move by South Korea demonstrates a strategic step towards solidifying its position as the epicenter of the K-pop phenomenon while contributing to the global spread and sustained popularity of its music.
The Incheon Inspire Complex Resort Arena will be able to hold 15,000 audience members and is located 10 minutes from the Incheon Airport. The new Incheon Inspire Complex Resort Arena will be part of the Incheon Inspire entertainment resort, which is set to open in two months.
The Ilsan CJ Live City Arena will be able to house 20,000 seats and will even include an outdoor performance hall. It will be located 10 minutes away from the GTX Kintex Station and is scheduled to complete construction in 2-3 years.
The Seoul Chandong Arena will be able to hold 18,000 seats in the indoor arena and an additional 2,000 in the annex medium-sized performance hall. This arena will be 10 minutes away from the GTX Changdong station and is scheduled to complete construction in 3-4 years.
With the addition of these new arenas and the existing venues, K-pop enthusiasts anticipate that arena tours within South Korea will finally be possible for their favorite artists.
MemoQ (Banned)5,135 pts Tuesday, September 26, 2023 0They should make at least one of them to have capacity from 30K to 50K. Pretty sure many artists will held concert there rather then 15K capacity.