On February 14, ‘SMTOWN LIVE 2025-26 [THE CULTURE, THE FUTURE]’ successfully concluded SM ENTERTAINMENT’s 30th-anniversary tour at Thailand’s largest outdoor venue, RAJAMANGALA NATIONAL STADIUM. The event held special significance, coinciding with both Valentine’s Day and the company’s founding anniversary. With this massive production, SM ENTERTAINMENT made history as the first and only Korean entertainment company to hold a multi-artist stadium-scale show in Thailand for the third time.
As the clock neared 6 PM, tens of thousands of fans—predominantly decked in pink—flocked to the venue with the light sticks of their favorite groups in hand. The concert served as a monumental gathering for PINK BLOOD (fans of SM artists and content) to celebrate three decades of music. The star-studded lineup delivered a career-spanning setlist, performing hits ranging from the legendary second generation to the industry’s current hitmakers.
Thirteen years after its last visit, ‘SMTOWN LIVE 2025-26 [THE CULTURE, THE FUTURE]’returned to Thailand with a star-studded lineup of 13 teams and 64 artists. The roster included HYOYEON of Girls’ Generation, MINHO of SHINee, EXO, IRENE, SEULGI, and JOY of Red Velvet, NCT 127, NCT DREAM, WayV, aespa, RIIZE, NCT WISH, Hearts2Hearts, XngHan&Xoul, and the trainee team SMTR25.
As the sun set, the stadium erupted in cheers for Hearts2Hearts, who opened the show with captivating performances of “FOCUS,” “The Chase,” and “Pretty Please.” Enhanced by pyrotechnics and fire effects, their stage presence set a high bar for the evening.
NCT WISH followed, sporting youthful outfits that matched their vibrant energy. Approaching their second debut anniversary this February, the group charmed the audience with “COLOR,” “WISH,” and “Steady.”
The momentum continued to build as the “ever-rising” RIIZE took the main stage. Dressed in black princely suits, the six-member group delivered high-energy performances of their hit title tracks “Fame,” “Boom Boom Bass,” and “Love 119.”
Aura and charisma overflowed as aespa made their entrance, leaving the crowd in awe. The four-member group delivered alluring performances of “Dirty Work,” “Rich Man,” and “Supernova,” with the audience shouting along to every iconic line.
The show then transitioned into solo stages: YUTA wowed the crowd by channeling pure rockstar vibes during “Off The Mask,” followed by TAEYONG, who commanded the stage with a high-energy performance of “SHALALA.” MINHO maintained the momentum with a charismatic rendition of “CALL BACK,” before HYO enchanted the stadium with “Second.” In a surprise twist, JUUN of Hearts2Hearts joined HYO on stage, drawing massive cheers from the fans.
The NCT units then took command, transforming the venue into a vibrant green sea. NCT DREAM kicked things off with “CHILLER,” “Hot Sauce,” and “Beat It Up,” displaying magnetic stage presence. WayV kept the energy high, performing “Give Me That,” “Eternal White,” and “Ice Tea.”
NCT 127 followed with fiery performances of “2 Baddies” and “Fact Check,” leading into Red Velvet, who captivated the audience with their 90s-inspired hit “Bad Boy” and an edgy cover of Girls’ Generation’s “Run Devil Run.”
The momentum continued with XngHan&Xoul, who delivered captivating performances of “Waste No Time” and “Heavenly Blue.” The solo stages followed with TEN showcasing his artistry through “BAMBOLA” and “STUNNER,” followed by MINHO’s smooth renditions of “TEMPO” and “Something About U.” HYO then returned with “Retro Romance,” later joined by STELLA of Hearts2Hearts and YANGYANG of NCT for a high-energy collaboration on “DESSERT.”
The special stages didn't stop there. JAEMIN, JISUNG, EUNSEOK, WONBIN, and SION joined forces for a catchy performance of “Soda Pop,” a bubblegum pop track from the Netflix film ‘KPop Demon Hunters.’
In a nostalgic turn, IRENE, SEULGI, KARINA, and WINTER charmed the crowd by blending charisma and cutesy energy in a collaborative cover of f(x)’s 2009 electropop hit, “Chu~♡.”
The energy reached a fever pitch with the night's most anticipated stages: TAEYONG, JENO, HENDERY, YANGYANG, and GISELLE delivered a dynamic performance of “ZOO,” followed by NCT U’s explosive rendition of the hip-hop track “Misfit.”
Next came the highly anticipated return of EXO, who recently made their long-awaited comeback following the members’ military discharges. The group opened their set with “I’m Home” and “Don’t Go,” showcasing their signature vocal prowess. Following a heartfelt ment featuring their iconic introduction, “We are one! We are EXO!”, the members moved closer to the fans, riding carts around the stadium while singing “Peter Pan.”
After the main sets, SMTR25—SM’s rookie boy group project—took the stage for a series of tribute performances commemorating SM ENTERTAINMENT’s 30th anniversary.
But the energy didn't stop there. The artists returned to the stage to perform fan-favorite tracks from their discographies, eliciting even louder cheers from the crowd. Hearts2Hearts performed “STYLE,” NCT WISH delivered “poppop,” and RIIZE took the stage with “Bag Bad Back.” They were followed by aespa with “Whiplash,” NCT DREAM with “Hello Future,” WayV with “BIG BANDS,” Red Velvet with the summer anthem “Red Flavor,” NCT 127 with “Walk,” and finally EXO with their new comeback title song, “Crown.”
The finale saw the entire lineup gathering on one stage. Before the final song, a montage of music videos flashed across the screens, reflecting on the rich musical legacy SM Entertainment has built over the past 30 years.
‘SMTOWN LIVE 2025-26 [THE CULTURE, THE FUTURE]’ concluded a massive four-hour show featuring a total of 51 songs. The night ended with the symbolic SMTOWN anthem, “Hope from KWANGYA,” as all the artists sang together amidst a spectacular display of lighting, visuals, confetti, and fireworks that illuminated both the stage and the night sky.
The show etched another meaningful chapter in K-Pop history, powered by the music of SM ENTERTAINMENT a pioneering company that has grown alongside PINK BLOOD for over 30 years and continues to move forward with a steadfast commitment toward a bright future on its musical journey.
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