Highest Grossing Kpop Concerts in South Korea’s History

South Korea has become a popular global destination, especially with the rise of K-pop, with its stars attracting huge audiences and generating record profits. The country’s famous stadiums, such as the Seoul Olympic Stadium and Goyang National Stadium, have hosted some of the most profitable Kpop concerts of all time. These concerts have demonstrated the power, popularity, and ability of K-pop to attract global audiences.

Check out this article, in which we uncover the secrets of profitable concerts in South Korea and explain how much each concert earns.

Highest Grossing Kpop Concerts in South Korea’s History

1 BTS Concert – Seoul Olympic Stadium ($12.1 Million)

BTS’s Seoul concert during their Love Yourself: Speak Yourself world tour tops the list of the highest-grossing K-pop concerts in Korean history, with $12.1 million in revenue. The concert, held at the 70,000-seat Seoul Olympic Stadium in 2019, sold out in record time. This still-shocking figure, more than six years after BTS’s rise to power and popularity, has raised excitement and questions about the audience size for upcoming BTS concerts.

2 BLACKPINK’s Goyang Stadium Concert ($9.6 Million)

Blackpink comes in second with their 2025 Goyang Stadium concert, which seats 41,000. Blackpink’s concert attracted 35,000 spectators, generating $9.6 million in revenue. The band continues to dazzle the world with their success and fan power, even after a hiatus of more than three years. The band recently released their song “JUMP,” which continues to sweep domestic and international charts.
Meanwhile, the girls of Blackpink continue to color the world pink with their world tour, “Deadline.”

3 Big Bang at the World Cup Stadium ($8.8 million)

Big Bang’s concert at the 2016 Seoul World Cup Stadium ranked third, grossing $8.8 million. According to the band’s agency, YG, 70,000 fans attended. This concert, part of the band’s Made World Tour, received widespread acclaim for its stunning orchestration, visuals, and audience enthusiasm.

4 Seventeen World Cup Stadium ($7.1 million)

Seventeen’s concert at the 2023 World Cup stadium ranked fourth on the list of the highest-grossing K-pop concerts in Korean history. The concert grossed $7.1 million and attracted approximately 37,000 spectators, making it the biggest concert in South Korea that year.

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