Stray Kids to Hold First Korean Stadium Concerts at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium in October 2025
The K-pop superstars will cap off their record-breaking dominATE world tour with two special encore shows
Stray Kids has officially announced their first-ever stadium concerts in Korea, scheduled for October 18-19, 2025, at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium. The shows, titled "dominATE: celebrATE," will serve as the grand finale to their massive global tour.
From Domes to Stadium: A Career Milestone
This announcement marks a significant leap for the JYP Entertainment group, who have steadily grown their venue capacity over recent years. The eight-member act previously performed at KSPO Dome in 2022 for their "MANIAC" tour and moved up to Gocheok Sky Dome in 2023 for their "5-STAR" showcase.
The Incheon venue offers approximately 30,000 seats for concert configuration, making it one of Korea's largest outdoor concert venues and representing Stray Kids' biggest domestic shows to date.
Record-Breaking Tour Success
The dominATE world tour, which began in Seoul in August 2024 and concluded in Rome in July 2025, spanned 34 regions across five continents. The tour is estimated to have attracted 2.2 million fans globally, making it the largest concert tour by a South Korean artist.
Stray Kids became the first Korean act to perform at multiple major international venues, including Rogers Stadium in Toronto, Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
Album Success Fuels Tour Celebration
The encore concerts come on the heels of their latest album "KARMA," which set multiple records upon its August 2025 release. The album sold over 3.03 million copies in its first week in Korea, becoming 2025's best-selling K-pop album. In the US, KARMA debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, marking their seventh consecutive chart-topper.
What the Concert Title Means
The "celebrATE" name cleverly combines their recent "ATE" mini-album with the word "celebrate," reflecting the commemorative nature of these shows. The concerts will celebrate both their successful world tour and their continued growth as global artists.
Venue Significance
Incheon Asiad Main Stadium was originally built for the 2014 Asian Games and later reconfigured for entertainment events. The choice of this venue places Stray Kids among elite Korean artists capable of filling stadium-sized venues domestically.
Given their elaborate stage productions during the dominATE tour, fans can expect a massive spectacle suited to the outdoor stadium setting. The October timing should provide ideal weather conditions for the outdoor performances.
What This Means for K-pop
These stadium concerts represent more than just venue expansion-they demonstrate K-pop's continued growth and Stray Kids' position as leading global ambassadors for the genre. As one of the few Korean acts capable of selling out stadiums, this achievement could encourage other groups to attempt similar venue leaps.
The success of these shows may establish stadium concerts as the new benchmark for top-tier K-pop acts, potentially changing how the industry views domestic touring capacity.
Ticket details and additional information about the "dominATE: celebrATE" concerts are expected to be announced through official channels in the coming weeks.
