IVE WILL REPLACE MONSTA X IN GERMANY CONCERT

On Saturday 14 May 2022 at Frankfurt's Deutsche Bank Park, 44,000 fans will witness performances from some of the world's biggest K-Pop stars, with five more acts still to be unveiled. The event is being staged by K-Pop Europa, in partnership with PK Events and Korean broadcaster SBS Television Network.

South Korean music is the world’s fastest-growing section in the market (up 44.8% year on year in terms of sales, streaming and paid subscription services); its audience in the US has tripled in as many years, thanks to K-Pop multi-group concerts. KPOP.FLEX, the first event of its kind in Europe, aims to do the same as part of a five-year plan specifically targeting the Continent. Formed through a Korean reality TV programme in which would-be K-popsters are pitted against each other to uncover the stars of the future, the six members of Monsta X are known for their uniquely aggressive rap-style vocals and pumping electronic instrumentals. Since debuting in 2015, their devoted following has continued to grow internationally

David Ciclitira, a partner in K-Pop Europa and Chairman of Live Company Group, said: “The Korean Wave has been gathering force in Europe for some time now, so we are particularly excited to be able to give our growing fan base what they want, right here on European turf, with the return to major live music events here in Frankfurt next Spring.”

Unfortunately According to event coordinators, MONSTA X will no longer be able to perform on Saturday, May 14 due to unavoidable circumstances. Instead, their Starship Entertainment labelmates IVE will be taking their place. The group will, however, still be performing on Sunday, May 15, and ticket holders will be able to exchange their Saturday ticket for a Sunday one or request a refund.

Kpop.Flex's line-up also includes EXO's Kai, (G)I-DLE, MAMAMOO, NCT Dream, ENHYPEN, ONEUS, and AB6IX. One more act is also slated to join the line-up.