WEVERSE COMPANY, SM ENTERTAINMENT
In a noteworthy development, SM Entertainment, a leading powerhouse in the K-pop industry, has announced that their highly anticipated September concert, "SMTown Live 2023 SMCU Palace @Jakarta with KB Bank," will be available for live viewing on HYBE's livestream platform, Weverse Live. This announcement comes on the heels of SM Entertainment and its artists' transition to the Weverse fan club platform.
Scheduled to take place in Jakarta, Indonesia, on September 23rd, "SMTown Live 2023 SMCU Palace @Jakarta with KB Bank" promises to be a star-studded extravaganza featuring a spectrum of talents from veteran second-generation artists like TVXQ and Super Junior to the contemporary allure of Red Velvet, NCT 127, NCT Dream, WayV, aespa, and, notably, the rookie boy band Riize, who will be making their inaugural appearance in an SMTown concert since their debut on September 4th.
In addition to the Weverse Live broadcast, the concert will be available for live streaming through KNTV in Japan and Beyond Live, further expanding the global reach of this monumental event. Weverse Live will offer real-time subtitles in 11 languages, catering to a diverse international audience, with options including Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, French, and more. Fans will also have the opportunity to enjoy a delayed stream of the concert on October 28th, ensuring a chance to relive the experience.
"SMTown Live" has been an iconic fixture in SM Entertainment's history since its inception in 2008, bringing together renowned artists under the agency's banner for large-scale concerts that have left an indelible mark on the K-pop landscape. This year's concert series began with an online concert on January 1st, setting the stage for an exciting year of musical celebrations.
In a significant shift, SM Entertainment and its artists made a strategic move by joining HYBE's fan platform, Weverse, marking a departure from the agency's previous fan platform, Kwangya Club. This transition underscores the industry's evolving landscape and the agency's commitment to engaging with fans through innovative channels.
As K-pop enthusiasts and music aficionados await the monumental "SMTown Live 2023 SMCU Palace @Jakarta with KB Bank" concert, the live streaming option on Weverse Live promises to deliver an unforgettable experience, bridging the gap between artists and their global fanbase.
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