{"id":836829,"date":"2026-07-30T22:15:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T22:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/836829\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T22:15:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T22:15:10","slug":"two-major-k-pop-girl-groups-are-bringing-their-world-tours-to-vancouver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/836829\/","title":{"rendered":"Two major K-pop girl groups are bringing their world tours to Vancouver"},"content":{"rendered":"

These upcoming K-pop concerts deserve a spot on your calendar (and no flight to Seoul is required).<\/p>\n

Every few months, K-pop fans convince themselves this will finally be the year BigBang announces a Vancouver<\/a> stop.<\/p>\n

It hasn\u2019t happened yet, but that doesn\u2019t mean the city has been left behind. In fact, Vancouver is becoming an increasingly regular stop for some of the biggest names in fourth-generation K-pop, with two arena tours already on the calendar this year.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re planning your outfit around a light stick or perfecting the fan chants ahead of time, these are the shows<\/a> worth clearing your schedule for.<\/p>\n

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IVE<\/p>\n

IVE<\/a> has mastered the art of making confidence look effortless. Between chart-toppers like “LOVE DIVE,” “I AM,” “After LIKE” and “Baddie,” the six-member group has built one of the strongest discographies in fourth-generation K-pop.<\/p>\n

Their Vancouver stop on Aug. 9 marks the final North American show of the SHOW WHAT I AM world tour, which means fans can expect a polished production and a crowd ready to sing every word.<\/p>\n

When: Aug. 9. Starts at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way<\/p>\n

Cost:\u00a0Starting at $131. Buy tickets via Ticketmaster<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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aespa<\/p>\n

If there\u2019s one group built for an arena, it\u2019s aespa<\/a>. Karina, Giselle, Winter and Ningning have become known for turning high-concept visuals into full-scale live productions, backed by a catalogue that hardly lets the energy dip.<\/p>\n

Expect hits like “Supernova,” “Whiplash,” “Drama,” “Armageddon” and plenty of synchronized fan chants echoing through Rogers Arena. Even casual listeners will leave understanding why aespa has become one of K-pop’s biggest global acts.<\/p>\n

When: Oct. 11. Starts at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way<\/p>\n

Cost: Starting at $131. Buy tickets via Ticketmaster<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The author is part of Vancouver Is Awesome\u2019s content studio team.<\/p>\n

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