Seiko Matsuda will hold her first concert in Korea on February 22, 2025, as part of the INSPIRE Concert Series, celebrating her 45th anniversary.
November/14/2025 11:25
Seiko Matsuda will hold her first concert in Korea as the performer of the 7th show of the concert series planned by Inspire Entertainment Resort, 'INSPIRE Concert Series #7: 45th Anniversary SEIKO MATSUDA CONCERT TOUR 2025～2026 “Sing！ Sing！ Sing！” in Korea' on February 22 next year at Inspire Arena. Through the 'INSPIRE Concert Series', she will stand on a Korean stage for the first time since her debut. Seiko Matsuda, called a legend in Japanese music history, debuted in 1980 with 'Hadashi no Kisetsu' and garnered explosive interest not only in Japan but throughout Asia, becoming an icon of Japanese pop culture with her energetic and solid singing ability during her youth. From 1980 to 1988, she had 24 songs consecutively reach number one on the Oricon charts, and even after 45 years since her debut, she has firmly established herself as a 'timeless idol' and superstar. With numerous hit songs like 'Aoi Sangoshō', 'Kaze wa Akiiro', and 'Natsu no Tobira', she has recorded album sales of 29.63 million copies and continues to be loved by fans. In particular, 'Aoi Sangoshō' has been covered by many Korean singers, proving her influence across generations amidst the retro boom and sparking a new popularity for Korean city pop. The concert 'INSPIRE Concert Series #7: 45th Anniversary SEIKO MATSUDA CONCERT TOUR 2025～2026 “Sing！ Sing！ Sing！” in Korea', held at Inspire Arena, will encapsulate her musical life and is part of a tour that started across Japan, including Saitama Super Arena and Budokan. Matsuda expressed her anticipation for her first visit to Korea during her Budokan performance in September this year and plans to deliver a real emotional experience through the world-class sound system at Inspire Arena. Concert tickets will be available for presale on InterPark Ticket at 8 PM on November 28 and for general sale at 8 PM on December 5. - Eight luxurious groups, including IVE's Rei and Liz, will cover Matsuda's famous songs in a tribute album to be released on November 5. - NewJeans' Hani passionately sang Matsuda's 'Aoi Sangoshō' during her solo stage at the Tokyo Dome concert, which became a hot topic.
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