K-Pop Takes Over Tokyo National Stadium: Music Bank Global Festival 2025 Draws 120,000 Fans

K-pop reached a new milestone as the Music Bank Global Festival 2025 took place at Tokyo National Stadium, drawing a total audience of 120,000 over two days.

Tokyo National Stadium is one of Japan’s most prestigious venues. The two sold-out shows signaled a major step forward for K-pop’s position in the Japanese mainstream entertainment market.

The festival featured more than 20 K-pop acts across two days, showcasing a wide spectrum of artists from established global groups to emerging new-generation performers.

• First K-pop concert held at Tokyo National Stadium
• 120,000 attendees over two sold-out days
• Golden Stage paid tribute to K-pop legacy

## 【KStarLoud Insight】 Holding a K-pop festival at Tokyo National Stadium marks a structural shift rather than a one-off success. The platform-driven format and generational reinterpretation of classics highlight K-pop’s sustainable global expansion model.