Hatsune Miku Makes History in Korea: MIKU EXPO 2025 & The YENA Collaboration
The world's most iconic virtual singer is finally coming to South Korea, and the excitement is absolutely electric! After years of touring across North America, Europe, and Oceania, Hatsune Miku is making her first-ever appearance in South Korea as part of the HATSUNE MIKU EXPO 2025 ASIA tour.
Hatsune Miku Finally Comes to Korea: A Historic Moment for K-Pop & Vocaloid Fans
The world’s most iconic virtual singer, Hatsune Miku, is officially coming to South Korea and excitement is at an all-time high. After years of touring across North America, Europe, and Oceania, the legendary virtual idol will make her first-ever appearance in Korea through the HATSUNE MIKU EXPO 2025 ASIA tour.
Seoul Concert Details
The grand finale of the tour took place on November 29, 2025, at Korea University’s Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul. This marks an historic milestone as South Korea, along with Thailand and the Philippines, will host a Crypton Future Media concert for the very first time, a major breakthrough for the Korean Vocaloid community.
The MIKU EXPO 2025 ASIA tour kicks off in Bangkok on November 5, followed by Hong Kong, Jakarta, Manila, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur, before reaching its final stop in Seoul. The tour theme, “Go Beyond,” features a key visual illustrated by RITAO and an official theme song “Artifact” produced by buzzG.
What Fans Can Expect at the Hatsune Miku EXPO 2025 in Seoul
If you’ve never been to a Hatsune Miku concert, prepare for a breathtaking audiovisual experience. The show features:
✨ Hatsune Miku,
💛 Kagamine Rin & Len,
💖 Megurine Luka,
🍷 MEIKO,
❄️ KAITO
The virtual performers appear as life-sized projections with stunning holographic effects, singing fan-created musicbacked by a live four-piece rock band. This immersive showcase of energy, visuals, and sound has made Miku a global phenomenon since her 2007 debut.
Tickets went on sale on July 22, 2025 at noon (KST) through Melon Ticket, and demand has skyrocketed thanks to the significance of Hatsune Miku’s first Korean performance.
Global Impact of Hatsune Miku
Hatsune Miku began as music software by Crypton Future Media, INC., allowing anyone to make the computer sing through entered lyrics and melodies. Fans across the world now produce millions of songs and music videos, transforming Hatsune Miku from software into a cultural icon.
The MIKU EXPO concert series launched on May 28, 2014, and has held 82 shows across Asia, North America, Europe, and Oceania. The largest turnout to date was at Wembley Arena in London, attracting over 8,000 fans during the Europe 2024 Tour.
YENA x Hatsune Miku: The First K-Pop Collaboration in History
A major highlight for K-pop fans is the historic collaboration between K-pop artist YENA (Choi Yena) and Hatsune Miku. Their single “STAR!”, released on November 26, 2025, marks the first official collaboration between a K-pop artist and Hatsune Miku.
YENA announced the project on September 15, 2025, and premiered the collaboration during “2025 THE YENA SHOW <I Am STAR!>” in Tokyo and Osaka. Japanese audiences reacted with overwhelming enthusiasm, celebrating the fusion of K-Pop energy and Vocaloid culture.
With her signature “YENA-core” hybrid pop style, YENA blends her dynamic vocals with Miku’s iconic synthesized voice, creating a song that resonates deeply with Gen Z listeners and global virtual fandoms.
The single artwork features a special illustration of Hatsune Miku by Omutatsu, and promotional photos show YENA holding Miku’s iconic leek a nostalgic nod to the viral “Leek Spin” meme.
What can we expect next?
The Seoul stop of Hatsune Miku EXPO 2025 and the YENA x Hatsune Miku collaboration represent a groundbreaking moment for K-pop, Vocaloid, and virtual music entertainment. The success of “STAR!” demonstrates how:
- Real-world K-pop artists and virtual performers can collaborate meaningfully
- Online fan culture is shaping the future of global music
- The boundaries between physical and digital entertainment are disappearing
This could open doors for more K-pop x Vocaloid collaborations, merging two massive fanbases and expanding the future of digital performance.