2PM celebrates their 15th anniversary with a Tokyo Dome concert. (Photo / JYP Entertainment)
2PM is officially returning with a full-group concert in South Korea this summer, exciting fans with the announcement of their upcoming live event “THE RETURN.”
According to JYP Entertainment on May 11, 2PM will hold the two-day concert on August 8 and 9 at Inspire Arena located in Yeongjongdo, Incheon.
2PM Reveals Concert News at Tokyo Dome
The group first unveiled the announcement during its Japanese debut 15th anniversary concert held at Tokyo Dome on May 10.
The news appeared on the venue’s massive LED screens, drawing explosive reactions from fans attending the event.
During the Tokyo Dome concerts held on May 9 and 10, members performed many of their signature hits including:
“Heartbeat”
“Hands Up”
“My House”
“Again & Again”
“Without You”
The performances marked 2PM’s first appearance at Tokyo Dome in approximately 10 years since their pre-military service concert in 2016.
First Korean Full-Group Concert in Nearly Three Years
The upcoming “THE RETURN” concerts will also mark the group’s first full-member concert in South Korea since “It’s 2PM,” which took place in September 2023.
Fans are especially excited to see all six members reunite again on a domestic stage following years of individual acting, solo music, and overseas activities.
JYP Entertainment stated that the concerts are intended to repay fans for their long wait while continuing the energy and excitement generated during the Tokyo Dome performances.
2PM members pose for a photo. (Photo / JYP Entertainment)
2PM Continues Legacy as Legendary “Beast Idols”
Debuting in 2008 with “10 Out of 10,” 2PM quickly became one of K-pop’s defining second-generation boy groups.
The group gained massive popularity across South Korea and Asia through hits such as “Again & Again,” “Heartbeat,” and “Without You.”
Known for their masculine image, acrobatic choreography, and powerful stage performances, 2PM earned the nickname “beast idols,” helping shape the performance-focused image associated with many later K-pop boy groups.
Members including Junho, Taecyeon, Nichkhun, Wooyoung, Jun. K, and Chansung have continued maintaining strong fanbases both individually and as a group.
With “THE RETURN,” fans are anticipating another powerful chapter in 2PM’s long-running career as one of K-pop’s most iconic performance groups.
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