Kakao Entertainment and SM Entertainment artists set to heat up summer with global tours

Kakao Entertainment and SM Entertainment artists IVE, WOODZ, aespa, and EXO are set to captivate fans around the world with major international tours this summer. Representing Kakao Entertainment labels alongside its strategic business partner, SM Entertainment, the artists will bring their signature performances to audiences across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, continuing to strengthen their global presence.

Starship Entertainment's IVE will take the stage across North America this summer as part of its second world tour “SHOW WHAT I AM.” Kicking off the North American leg in Toronto on July 21, the group will then head to Montreal (July 23), Newark (July 25), Austin (July 29), Inglewood (Aug 1), Oakland (Aug 4), Seattle (Aug 7) and Vancouver (Aug 9). For the upcoming shows, IVE will enthrall audiences with smash hits including “LOVE DIVE,” “After LIKE,” “I AM,” while also delivering solo performances highlighting each member’s unique style.

Since launching its world tour in Seoul last October, IVE has continued to expand both the scale and production of its concerts. The group has already completed shows in Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, and Australia, among others. Notably, IVE performed at Japan’s prestigious Kyocera Dome for the first time in its career in April, before returning to Tokyo Dome for its second performance at the venue after approximately 1 year and 9 months. IVE, who drew a total of 127,000 audience members from this Japanese dome tour, will carry that momentum to North America this July and August, continuing its successful run during the height of the summer season.

EDAM Entertainment's WOODZ will perform in Latin America in July before heading to North America to continue his “Archive. 1” world tour. He will meet fans in Sao Paulo on July 19 and Mexico City on July 21. The North American leg will then take him to Los Angeles (July 25), San Jose (July 27), Irving (July 29), Miami Beach (July 31), St. Petersburg (Aug 2), Atlanta (Aug 4) and Chicago (Aug 6).

The newly announced dates mark the expansion of his second world tour, which began in March in Incheon. Since then, WOODZ has performed across Asia, with stops in Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, and other regions, as well as in Germany, France, and Australia. The tour features songs from WOODZ’s first full-length album “Archive. 1,” performed with a live band, alongside fan-favorite hits such as “Drowning.” Showcasing his powerful rock vocals and visually stunning stage production, WOODZ will captivate audiences across the Americas once again with his upcoming performances.

Following the successful release of their second full-length album 'LEMONADE' in May, aespa will launch their highly anticipated new world tour, "SYNK : COMPLaeXITY," with opening concerts in Seoul beginning Aug. 7. Spanning 25 cities across Asia, North America, Latin America, and Europe, the tour promises an elevated live experience featuring large-scale production, immersive visual storytelling, cutting-edge stage technology, and powerful performances that showcase aespa's continually evolving artistry.

EXO is continuing its “EXO PLANET #6 – ExhOrizon” tour, the group's first solo tour in six years, following the release of its million-selling eighth full-length album, 'REVERXE.' After kicking off the tour with three sold-out concerts in Seoul in April, EXO will continue meeting fans across Asia this summer with upcoming performances in Manila, Tokyo, Kaohsiung, and Singapore, delivering the powerhouse performances and large-scale production that have become hallmarks of the group's live shows.