LOS ANGELES & SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 19, 2025--
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.
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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.
About KQ Entertainment:
KQ Entertainment is a fast-growing global entertainment and content company based in South Korea that continuously evolves with the expanding domestic and overseas markets. Using a system that considers the characteristics and needs of musicians to better nurture artist development, the label aims to create a positive impact on the music industry. The system in practice creates a virtuous cycle that establishes a new paradigm of artist discovery, support, and production between idol groups and musicians for a mutually beneficial relationship growth in innovating music. KQ Entertainment currently houses the global phenomenon ATEEZ, rising superstars xikers, as well as top producers and artists EDEN and Maddox.
ABOUT ATEEZ
ATEEZ, short for ‘A TEEnager Z’, is an eight-member South Korean group that has taken the world by storm immediately after their debut in October 2018. Known for standout performances, the octet have turned storytelling into a full musical experience. The eight members of ATEEZ are HONGJOONG, SEONGHWA, YUNHO, YEOSANG, SAN, MINGI, WOOYOUNG, and JONGHO. Establishing themselves as top artists early on in their career with a sold out global tour only four months after their debut, they continue to break their own records. With a unique narrative that starts from the very first release in the ‘TREASURE’ album series and continues through the ‘FEVER’ and ‘THE WORLD’ masterpieces, the group combines bestseller narratives with personalized music that speaks to their generation. Beyond the multitude of titles they’ve earned throughout the years as the ‘Next Generation Act’ and ‘Best World Performer’ in award ceremonies, ATEEZ have attained the distinction of becoming a ‘million seller’ group with the release of their 8th EP. In 2024, they dominated on the global stage, taking over festivals around the world with performances at Coachella (US), Summer Sonic (JPN), and even headlining at Mawazine (MAR). Their second studio album, 'THE WORLD EP.FIN : WILL' broke their personal record on the global charts, debuting at No.1 on the Billboard 200 for the week of December 11 and charting for six weeks. Their follow up release ‘GOLDEN HOUR : Part.1’ continued the momentum, capturing No.2 on the Billboard 200 and ranking in at No.7 on the Billboard 2024’s Midyear Top 10 Selling Albums in U.S. The second chapter of their ‘GOLDEN HOUR’ series, ‘GOLDEN HOUR : Part.2’, led by the title track ‘Ice On My Teeth’, writes the stories of their most cherished moments.
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ABOUT AEG PRESENTS
Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across five continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest, Rock En Seine and All Points East — continue to set the bar for the live music experience. AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as Justin Bieber, Zach Bryan, Sabrina Carpenter, Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Celine Dion, Elton John, Carin León, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and Tyler, The Creator, in addition to — through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as The Bowery Presents, Cárdenas Marketing Network, Concerts West, Frontier Touring, Goldenvoice, Marshall Arts, MCT Agentur, Messina Touring Group, PromoWest Productions, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and audience reach. More information can be found at www.aegpresents.com.
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CONTACT: MEDIA CONTACTSATEEZ
Angela Mach |Angela@platformpr.netAEG Presents
Dennis Dennehy |ddennehy@aegpresents.com
Sam Johnson |sjohnson@aegpresents.com
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