#SHOWBIZ: NCT Dream reveals 2025 world tour, KL dates included
SEOUL: K-pop group NCT Dream announced its official tour schedule for '2025 NCT Dream Tour: The Dream Show 4 - Dream The Future' on its official social media platform yesterday, which drew excitement among its fans worldwide.
In the announcement, the group will kick off its fourth tour with a three-day concert at Gocheok Sky Dome here from July 10 to 12, followed by performances in Bangkok (Aug 16–17), Hong Kong (Aug 30), Jakarta (Sept 27–28), Singapore (Oct 18–19), Taipei (Dec 6), and Kuala Lumpur (Dec 13–14) — covering seven cities in total so far.
Notably, the band is set to conquer some of the largest stadiums in Asia, including Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong, and Jakarta International Stadium.
Further details on the tour will be announced via NCT Dream's official fan club community and social media, with more tour dates to be revealed gradually.
Last year, the band successfully held its third world tour, 'The Dream Show 3', with 37 concerts across 25 cities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, including stadiums in Asia, domes in Japan, and iconic arenas across the US and Europe.
Expectations are high for the upcoming performances and global presence in this fourth tour.
Meanwhile, NCT Dream is also set to make a comeback with a new full-length album in July.
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