EXO's Chanyeol invites fans to a special offline event for his solo comeback, featuring his new album 'Upside Down' and intimate performances.

The SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in Tokyo, held on August 9-10, attracted 95,000 fans with performances from 16 artists, celebrating SM Entertainment's 30th anniversary. The event featured rare collaborations and covers, showcasing K-POP's history and the evolution of its artists, including a surprise announcement for a future concert in Fukuoka.

On the afternoon of the 8th, EXO's D.O. departed from Incheon International Airport to Jakarta, Indonesia for an Asia tour. The Seoul concert concluded successfully with guest appearances by Block B's Zico. Additionally, Kim Woo-bin, EXO's D.O., and Lee Kwang-soo are set to appear in a spin-off of a popular variety show in Mexico.

Chanyeol from EXO is set to celebrate the first anniversary of his solo debut with a special performance titled 'CHANYEOL [Upside Down: Sound Stage]' on the 31st at YES24 Live Hall in Seoul. The event will feature his past solo songs and follows the release of his 2nd mini-album 'Upside Down' on the 25th. Ticket reservations start on August 13 for EXO-L members and on the 14th for the general public.

SM Entertainment reported impressive Q2 2025 results with sales of 302.9 billion won and operating profit of 47.6 billion won, marking increases of 19.3% and 92.4% respectively. This growth is attributed to expanded sales of new albums and strong performance in concert planning. The company aims to continue its growth through enhanced artist IP activities and global outreach, celebrating milestones for artists like SUPER JUNIOR and BoA.

Chanyeol of EXO will be busy promoting his 2nd mini-album 'Upside Down', set to release on August 25. A promotional schedule has been released, detailing offline events and special performances planned for late August, including 'THE STAGE' and 'SOUND STAGE'. Fans can expect music videos and more content leading up to the release.

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