K-pop group Seventeen tops Asian concert earnings

South Korean K-pop group Seventeen has emerged as the highest-earning touring artist in Asia, according to data from music publication Pollstar. The 13-member group, managed by Pledis Entertainment, generated approximately $907.4 million in concert ticket sales between August 1, 2024, and July 31, 2025.

During this period, the group sold 661,088 tickets. Seventeen's ‘New World Tour’ included 22 concerts across the Asian leg, featuring sold-out shows at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium and performances in Japan and South Korea. The group secured the top spot on Pollstar’s ‘Asia Focus Top Touring Artists’ list, surpassing girl group Twice and boy group Tomorrow X Together.

In the previous year, Seventeen held the second position on this list, trailing only the British rock band Coldplay.