Overview

• EPEX will perform a solo concert in Fuzhou, China, on May 31, marking the first all-Korean K-pop group show on the mainland in nine years.
• The concert is part of EPEX's ongoing Asian tour, which began in Seoul last December and includes stops in Japan, Macau, and Taiwan.
• China's unofficial ban on South Korean pop culture, enacted in 2016 over geopolitical tensions related to the THAAD missile defense system, has shown signs of easing in 2025.
• Recent smaller-scale performances by indie and hip-hop Korean artists, including the Black Skirts and Homies, have raised hopes for a broader reopening of China's entertainment market.
• Industry experts note that while smaller venues with capacities under 2,000 seats are now accessible, large-scale concerts for major K-pop acts remain uncertain.