December at a Glance

December is the most concentrated live month of the year in Seoul. Fan meetings, solo concerts, band shows, and two major K-pop award ceremonies are packed into four weeks, on top of Christmas and winter festivals.

Use this guide as a quick, clean overview: which artist plays when, which days are reserved for award shows, and how to match one or two events with a short trip.

Concert Calendar

K-pop concert dates and lineups below follow current announcements and fan schedules for December 2025. Always confirm details on official channels before you book.

Dec 1: Jung Chenle fan meeting

A fan event to open the month, built around talk segments, small stages, and direct interaction with fans.

Dec 6 to 7: D.O. solo concert

Vocal-focused shows with a set list built around ballads and a warm winter mood.

Dec 12 to 14: G-Dragon

High-impact comeback stages with strong visuals and a set list mixing classics and new material.

Dec 13 to 14: EXO fan meeting

Group games, unit stages, and hits arranged in a lighter, variety-style format.

Dec 19 to 21: Kyuhyun solo concert

Year-end ballad and musical numbers for listeners who want a seated, vocal-heavy night.

Dec 19 to 21: N.Flying encore concert

High-energy band encore dates with more relaxed talk and deep-cut songs for long-time fans.

Dec 19 to 21: DAY6 "The Present"

Special 10th anniversary concerts at KSPO Dome, already confirmed and highly anticipated.

Dec 19 to 21: Crush

R&B-centered shows with a full band and a steady stream of sing-along moments.

Dec 20 to 21: Jung Yong Hwa

Guitar-driven stages that connect his band history with solo songs and fan favorites.

Dec 25 to 28: Epik High

Year-end hip hop shows that mix classic tracks, live band, and a lot of crowd participation.

Dec 27 to 28: FTISLAND

Loud, emotional band concerts aimed at closing out the year with long-time fans.

Dec 27 to 28: Jannabi

Storytelling-focused live sets with a nostalgic, film-soundtrack-style atmosphere.

MMA and SBS Gayo

Two large events concentrate many top groups into single nights.

Dec 20: Melon Music Awards 2025

Venue: Gocheok Sky Dome, Seoul. A full-scale award ceremony with multiple generations of artists, special stages, and collaborations in one long broadcast-style event.

Dec 25: SBS Gayo Daejeon 2025

Venue: Inspire Arena, near Incheon Airport. A Christmas Day festival show with long lineups, group medleys, and joint performances designed for both live and TV audiences.

Ticket Tips

For concerts, tickets usually sell through platforms such as Interpark, Melon Ticket, Yes24, or Weverse. Many shows offer fan club pre-sales before general sales, and some require paid membership.

For MMA and SBS Gayo, official travel packages are often the simplest path for international visitors. Packages may include arena seats, shuttle buses from central Seoul, and basic guidance in English.

If you buy directly, prepare a ticketing account in advance, check whether your card is accepted, and avoid unofficial resale unless there is a clear, secure system.

Travel Planning

Choose one anchor date first: MMA, SBS Gayo, or a specific group concert. Build a four- to seven-day trip around that date and then add one more live event if tickets work out.

Winter nights are cold, so staying near strong subway lines is more important than staying next to a single arena. Allow extra time for security checks, merch lines, and post-show traffic.