STARBASE Co., Ltd. “MUSIC EXPO LIVE 2025” is about to be held! A thorough analysis of the highlights of this event!

【STARBASE Co., Ltd.】 “MUSIC EXPO LIVE 2025” is about to begin! A thorough analysis of the highlights of this event! ​
STARBASE Co., Ltd. Press release: October 28, 2025 To Members of the Press “MUSIC EXPO LIVE 2025” is just around the corner! A thorough analysis of the highlights of this event!
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“MUSIC EXPO LIVE 2025” will be held at Tokyo Dome on Monday, November 3, 2025 (national holiday). On this day, 12 artists with global musicality and influence, including J-POP, K-POP, and T-POP, with roots in diverse countries, will gather at the venue. It will be a day that will truly be an “EXPO” for the Asian music scene. There’s plenty to see at this year’s “MUSIC EXPO LIVE 2025.” Not only will CORTIS, who are kicking off their activities in Japan, make their first appearance at the Tokyo Dome, but the “face of the year” HANA will also be making her Tokyo Dome debut. Top Thai idols 4EVE will also be performing at the Tokyo Dome for the first time. TOMORROW X TOGETHER will light up the stage with a special setlist including new songs, and Number_i will headline the concert. Don’t miss not only the live performances by each artist, but also the collaboration stage. KAWAII LAB., which has been spreading Japanese idol culture to the world, and KiiiKiii, the Korean Gen Z beauty girl group that debuted this year. BE:FIRST, who will be celebrating their 4th anniversary since their debut, and ENHYPEN, who this year became the fastest foreign artist in history to hold a Japanese stadium performance since their debut, will be taking on a special collaboration for this one-day only. MC Yamazato Ryota (Nankai Candies) will also be holding a collaboration talk to connect the artists, so there will be plenty of rare interactions! To help you enjoy this event even more, we’ll also share information about each artist’s musicality and what to look out for when watching their performance.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11969/1570/11969-1570-046dd5c5ab1565610608b83308268351-3900×2601.jpg ・BE:FIRST November 3rd, the date of “MUSIC EXPO LIVE 2025,” marks the fourth anniversary of BE:FIRST’s debut. To mark this milestone, they will not only perform the aforementioned collaborative performance with ENHYPEN, but will also take to the stage on their own. As artists affiliated with BMSG, who have opened new doors in Japan’s boy group scene, they will add a touch of glamour to their debut anniversary by showcasing their skillful individual vocals and dance on the big stage.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11969/1570/11969-1570-351e08f95889fab6e58cdb863173d80c-3900×2600.jpg ・CORTIS CORTIS is a new group that debuted six years ago from BIGHIT MUSIC, the same label that represents BTS and TOMORROW X TOGETHER. CORTIS is a crew of young creators who handle everything from music to choreography and video. Their sound combines psychedelic rock-inspired guitar riffs and heavy boom-bap rhythms, creating a unique sound that combines nostalgia with modernity. This “MUSIC EXPO LIVE 2025” will be their long-awaited first visit to Japan, and those attending their first performance in Japan will be “witnesses to new history.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11969/1570/11969-1570-6730e4d356d3c5a0d140327e081c9c65-3900×2600.jpg ・ENHYPEN ENHYPEN is a seven-member global group, including one Japanese member, born from Mnet’s mega-project “I-LAND.” This summer, they performed at a Japanese stadium, the fastest time for a foreign artist to do so since their debut. Their unique dark fantasy concept centered around vampires makes them stand out even in the K-pop field, and their performances are intense yet breathtakingly deep. This performance marks their fifth anniversary since their debut. They will perform a show that will captivate the Tokyo Dome audience, including a collaboration with BE:FIRST.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11969/1570/11969-1570-847f72843af50c8b0769c184108038b9-3900×3900.jpg ・HANA HANA is a seven-member girl group born from the GIRLS GROUP AUDITION “No No Girls,” a collaboration between BMSG and Chanmina. Despite debuting this year, their debut song “ROSE” and second single “Blue Jean” are dominating the music charts. Their genre-less musicality and skills, which focus on the individuality of each member, are well-known, and they are on a growth trajectory as they take to the Tokyo Dome for the first time in their career. What kind of performance will they show us in this once-in-a-lifetime moment?
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11969/1570/11969-1570-8e740a4cabe9c76d8b3f8146fdabfc35-3900×2759.jpg ・KAWAII LAB. (FRUITS ZIPPER, CANDY TUNE, SWEET STEADY, CUTIE STREET) Serving as the opening act at the event and collaborating with KiiiKiii, the four acts who will be making waves are FRUITS ZIPPER, CANDY TUNE, SWEET STEADY, and CUTIE STREET from KAWAII LAB. Redefining “KAWAII” culture with words and sounds from a modern perspective, they are now taking flight not only in Japan but onto the global stage. Each group’s musical individuality stands out: FRUITS ZIPPER, whose sound combines cuteness with a hint of funky elements; CANDY TUNE, whose catchy rock tunes are popular; SWEET STEADY, whose memorable sweet songs feature prominent piano and synthesizer melodies; and CUTIE STREET, whose killer tunes with four-on-the-floor beats and higher BPMs. Their fresh and powerful performances, showcasing the diversity and vitality of the latest J-POP idol scene, will be a source of energy for the entire day.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11969/1570/11969-1570-87e8478f7aedb8ad6f6f8fcb53f98ab7-3900×2600.jpg ・KiiiKiii KiiiKiii is STARSHIP Entertainment’s first girl group in about four years since IVE. Their pre-debut song “I DO ME” caused a huge buzz when the music video was released with only the group name announced, making them a group to watch in 2025. In addition to their own performances, this time they will also be performing a Japan-Korea collaborative stage with KAWAII LAB. It will be interesting to see how they compete with talents from different cultures and how they can make their presence known.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11969/1570/11969-1570-c3c6b87a2f2b7b8ad6e5e73d1ff947d6-2500×1985.jpg ・Number_i Number_i will be the final act at “MUSIC EXPO LIVE 2025.” They burst onto the world stage with the innovative sound and performance of their debut song “GOAT,” and also performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2024, also known as “Coachella,” one of the world’s largest music festivals. They continue to grow by consistently releasing music and expressing their individual personalities through songs produced by each member. They will close the day with a stunning performance that defies the enormous venue of the Tokyo Dome.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11969/1570/11969-1570-f2589029001657f5800e6ef54289f510-3900×2600.jpg ・TOMORROW X TOGETHER TOMORROW X TOGETHER is a boy group active on the global stage. Debuting under HYBE MUSIC GROUP’s label BIGHIT MUSIC, they have mastered various genres of music with their outstanding visuals, powerful performance skills, and unique concepts. The setlist for this event will include their most popular songs as well as their latest hits. Experience the worldwide performance of TOMORROW X TOGETHER, known as “stage tellers” (a portmanteau of stage and storyteller).
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11969/1570/11969-1570-67dd92b5fc128db29c7b92868d6a6612-2160×2700.jpg ・4EVE A unique presence among girl groups, 4EVE is currently making waves in Thailand’s T-pop scene. Their music, while keenly attuned to global pop trends, effectively incorporates the essence of Thai groove and melody, resulting in a highly colorful and hybrid sound, as evidenced by their signature song “VIBRATE.” The enthusiasm and diversity of T-pop that 4EVE will showcase on Japan’s massive stage, the Tokyo Dome, will be an exciting discovery for Japanese audiences. “MUSIC EXPO LIVE 2025” allows you to experience the seismic shifts in the global music market, centered on Asia. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness the current state of the artists who will carry the year 2025 on their shoulders! 〈Ticket Information〉 General sale application period: October 11th (Sat) 3:00 PM – while supplies last Ticket application URL: https://l-tike.com/musicexpolive2025/ Event overview
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11969/1570/11969-1570-59fb5982d1fdae72e44d668de9ee3423-1500×1875.jpg ■Event name 『MUSIC EXPO LIVE』 2025” ■Event date November 3, 2025 (Monday/Holiday) ■Performance Times Doors open at 2:00 PM, performance begins at 4:00 PM *Doors and performance start times are subject to change. ■Venue Tokyo Dome (1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-0004) ■Performing artists ・BE:FIRST ・CORTIS ・ENHYPEN ・HANA ・FRUITS ZIPPER ・CANDY TUNE ・SWEET STEADY ・CUTIE STREET ・KiiiKiii ・Number_i ・TOMORROW X TOGETHER ・4EVE *Listed in alphabetical order. *BE:FIRST will be performing with 6 members. ■Official site http://musicexpolive.com ■Official SNS https://www.instagram.com/musicexpolive/
https://x.com/musicexpolive https://youtube.com/@musicexpolive2025 ■Sponsor MUSIC EXPO LIVE 2025 Executive Committee ■Planning and Production NHK Enterprises, STARBASE