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EPEX Confirmed for First All-Korean K-pop Concert in China Since 2016

The boy band will perform in Fuzhou on May 31, signaling a potential shift in China’s restrictions on South Korean entertainment.

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This image provided by C9 Entertainment shows a promotional poster for its boy group Epex's concert in Fuzhou, China, on May 31. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
This image captured from Weibo shows a promotional poster for a concert in China on April 12, 2025, by South Korean hip-hop group Homies. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

Overview

  • EPEX's solo concert in Fuzhou marks the first by an all-Korean K-pop group in China since the 2016 THAAD-related ban.
  • The concert will take place at the Maaquu X CH8 Livehouse, a smaller venue with a capacity under 2,000 seats, on May 31 at 7:30 p.m.
  • China has recently permitted smaller-scale performances, but the reopening of large venues for top-tier K-pop acts remains uncertain.
  • EPEX is currently on an Asia tour that began in Seoul last December, with stops in Japan, Macau, and Taiwan ahead of the Fuzhou performance.
  • The event is seen as a significant moment for cultural diplomacy between South Korea and China, reflecting a cautious easing of restrictions.