SM Classics Live to Expand Tour to Asia
The orchestral K-pop concert series will bring live performances to Hanoi, Taipei, and Hong Kong through March 2027.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Classical
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SM Classics is expanding its concert series featuring orchestral interpretations of K-pop songs to Hanoi, Taipei, and Hong Kong. The international tour kicks off on Nov. 5, 2026, in Vietnam as part of the 2026 Korea Season.
Why it matters
The organization aims to bridge K-pop intellectual property with new global audiences through classical arrangements. This expansion is designed to solidify the brand as a leader in the global classical music space.
The tour includes two performance days in Taipei and three in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong performances are scheduled as part of the 55th Hong Kong Arts Festival.
The players
SM Classics
An organization dedicated to developing and performing classical music arrangements of K-pop repertoire.
Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra
The premier national orchestral ensemble of Vietnam that will perform the opening tour date.
Ryeowook
A well-known singer who serves as a guest performer for the Hanoi and Taipei concert dates.
Yuri
A prominent artist and performer who is scheduled to join the tour as a guest in Taipei.
The details
The concert series reinterprets popular SM Entertainment songs through performances by regional ensembles, including the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra and the Hankyung arte Philharmonic. Each city will feature unique guest performers and varying singer lineups.
Timeline
Nov. 5, 2026: Concert performance at Ho Guom Opera in Hanoi.
Nov. 14-15, 2026: Concert performances at the National Concert Hall in Taipei.
March 12-14, 2027: Concert performances at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre.
Industry Dynamics
This tour follows the 2026 Korea Season, a state-sponsored cultural initiative designed to promote South Korean arts abroad. This move reflects a broader trend of entertainment labels leveraging classical music as a vehicle for international brand expansion.
Fans in Hanoi, Taipei, and Hong Kong can now purchase tickets for orchestral performances featuring popular K-pop tracks. The variation in guest performers by date provides unique access points for concertgoers in each city.
The takeaway
This tour demonstrates how labels are successfully repurposing existing intellectual property for diverse global markets. Concertgoers should check venue schedules frequently as lineups for multi-day events often change daily.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest orchestral productions in our Classical section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Koreajoongangdaily.
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