The highly anticipated “Music Core in Japan 2025″is set to return for its second edition. MBC will bring K-pop’s brightest stars to Tokyo for a two-day spectacle. Following the success of last year’s event, MBC’s flagship music program will transform the Belluna Dom into a summer K-pop paradise in July.
Show! Music Core in Japan is set to bring the excitement of K-pop to life with its “PLAYFUL SUMMER!” theme. Given this year’s theme, viewers can expect vibrant stages and seasonal concepts.
2025 Music Core in Japan Dates and Venue
The highly anticipated Music Core in Japan 2025 will be held at Belluna Dome in Tokyo on July 26-27.
Confirmed Lineup
On May 12, the complete lineup was revealed with the newly included artists TREASURE and ZEROBASRONE. MBC sequentially announced artists part of the star-studded lineup, and it was completed today.
Here is a list of artists that will perform on July 5 and 6
Saturday, July 5
- IVE
- izna
- Hearts2Hearts
- KiiiKiii
- NEXZ
- ZEROBASEONE
- Taemin from SHINee
- TREASURE
Sunday, July 6
- aespa
- ILLIT
- INI
- NCT WISH
- NiziU
- n.SSign
- THE BOYZ
- TXT
Fans are in for a treat as these artists will deliver exclusive performances, special covers, and rare collaborations.
MCs
The hosting lineup for the event includes Kim Gyu-vin from ZEROBASEONE, Hearts2Hearts’ A-Na, and SHINee’s Minho, who will team up to bring the show to life.
“Show! Music Core in Japan” Tickets
Tickets for the event are priced at ¥31,600 (around $210) for a 2-day pass, which unfortunately sold out during the early bird sale from April 25 to May 25.
However, 1-day passes are still available for ¥15,800 (around $105) until May 25. There’s also a chance to upgrade to a VIP experience through a lottery, which includes perks like soundcheck access and fan send-off events. Keep in mind that tickets are non-refundable, and the event is subject to artist changes.