ASIA POP GIRL FEST to Open in Chiba January 2027
ABS-CBN, BMSG and XOXO Entertainment will stage four shows across Japan, Thailand and the Philippines featuring BINI, HANA and 4EVE.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Variety
ABS-CBN, Japan's BMSG and Thailand's XOXO Entertainment have partnered on ASIA POP GIRL FEST 2027, a four-show festival featuring BINI from the Philippines, HANA from Japan and 4EVE from Thailand. The festival opens January 22 and 23 at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY in Chiba, Japan.
Why it matters
The festival gives each group a platform to introduce its music to the others' fans across three countries. It also combines the partner companies' experience in artist development, music production and entertainment.
HANA has scored four No. 1 hits on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, including the single ROSE, while BINI is an eight-member group on its second world tour called Signals. Ticketing details and the festival's commercial terms have not been disclosed.
The players
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN is a major Philippine media and entertainment company that has produced television, music and live events for decades.
BMSG
BMSG is a Japanese entertainment company based in Tokyo that manages HANA and other artists.
XOXO Entertainment
XOXO Entertainment is a Thai entertainment company that manages the group 4EVE.
BINI
BINI is an eight-member Filipino girl group that debuted at Coachella this year and is on its second world tour, Signals.
HANA
HANA is a seven-member Japanese girl group that debuted in April 2025 and has scored four No. 1 hits on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
The details
The festival runs February 13 at BITEC LIVE in Bangkok and concludes February 19 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila. BINI debuted at Coachella this year, while HANA debuted in April 2025.
Timeline
January 22 and 23, 2027: Opening shows at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY in Chiba, Japan.
February 13, 2027: Show at BITEC LIVE in Bangkok, Thailand.
February 19, 2027: Festival concludes at SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines.
April 2025: HANA debuts.
2026: BINI debuts at Coachella.
Industry Dynamics
The partnership reflects a broader pattern of regional K-pop-style girl groups building cross-border tours through joint ventures between Asian entertainment companies. It places BINI's Coachella debut within a multi-country Asian circuit rather than a single-market run.
Fans in Japan, Thailand and the Philippines can plan to attend the shows in their country, while others will need to travel to see the festival. Ticket prices and sales dates have not yet been announced in the source material.
The takeaway
Fans following BINI, HANA or 4EVE can track the festival's three host cities as the January to February 2027 dates approach. Ticket details will determine which shows are realistic to attend.
What happens next
The festival's first shows open January 22 and 23, 2027 in Chiba, Japan, followed by Bangkok on February 13 and Manila on February 19.
Further reading
Explore more Variety coverage of international music tours and live performance events.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sun.Star Network Online.
