KQ Entertainment, a trailblazing company that developed the unstoppable group ATEEZ, has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with AEG Presents, a global leader in live entertainment, enabling both companies to leverage their core strengths to further promote K-pop on a global scale. AEG Presents will oversee the production of all ATEEZ tours worldwide, solidifying its relationship with the Billboard chart-topping K-pop group and expanding promotional opportunities.
Recently crowned the iHeartRadio Music Award for K-Pop Artist of the Year, this announcement comes after ATEEZ’s successful tours, including [THE FELLOWSHIP : BREAK THE WALL] (2022–2023) and the upcoming [TOWARDS THE LIGHT : WILL TO POWER] (2024–2025).
Throughout AEG Presents and KQ Entertainment’s history as strong partners for previous shows, ATEEZ has reached impressive milestones, including being the first K-pop boy group to perform at Coachella. Plus, they headlined a sold-out show at Citi Field in New York City and two explosive sold-out nights at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. They made history as the first K-pop boy group to perform and sell-out Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX, and their [TOWARDS THE LIGHT : WILL TO POWER] tour drew over 200,000 attendees in its North American leg.
In other groundbreaking achievements, ATEEZ became the first K-pop artist to headline a concert at the 40,000-capacity La Défense Arena in Paris during their recently concluded European tour. The group sold over 180,000 tickets to sold-out crowds across Europe including shows in Lyon, Milan, and Zurich as the first-ever K-pop arena shows in these cities. Consequence of Sound recognized ATEEZ as having one of the ‘Best Live Shows of 2024’.
KQ Entertainment has distinguished itself through its innovative leadership and creativity, showcasing an exceptional ability to adapt to changing market dynamics and nurture a culture of collaboration, which drives ongoing growth and success in a competitive landscape.
