Hoshino Gen Promises Return: Second Korea Concert Announced for February 2025

Japanese singer-songwriter and actor Hoshino Gen has announced his highly anticipated return to South Korea for a second consecutive year, set to hold a solo concert.

According to his agency Amuse, Hoshino Gen will meet his Korean fans on February 6, 2025, at the Inspire Arena in Incheon with his concert titled ‘Gen Hoshino Live in Korea “Yakusoku”’ (Promise).

This performance marks Hoshino Gen's first arena concert in Korea, aiming to recreate the heartfelt emotion from his successful debut concert held in September this year. Given the overwhelming positive response to his previously curated setlist that spanned his musical journey, anticipation is high for what kind of stage he will present to captivate audiences this time.

The concert title, ‘Yakusoku’ (Promise), holds special significance as it represents his commitment to the promise he made to the Korean audience, including special guest Lee Young-ji, during his last visit: to return to Korea frequently.

Following the fervent cheers from fans who filled the venue during his last show, the swift announcement of his second visit signifies his gratitude and is expected to ignite passionate interest once again from his domestic fanbase.

Furthermore, Hoshino Gen recently released his new single ‘Dead End,’ which has garnered significant attention. The song, serving as the OST for the film ‘Hiruba no Tsuki’ (The Moon on Flat Ground), features Hoshino Gen's signature emotive vocals and warm melody, creating a well-crafted piece that continues to receive critical acclaim from global listeners.

Having previously sold out all seats for his first solo concert, showcasing his immense popularity in Korea, Hoshino Gen's consecutive visits underscore his affection for his Korean fans. He is currently gearing up to return with an even more polished and captivating performance.

Tickets for ‘Gen Hoshino Live in Korea “Yakusoku”’ will be available through a pre-sale application for members of the Hoshino Gen fan club, YELLOW MAGAZINE+, starting from 6 PM on December 19th until 11:59 PM on December 25th. Further details can be found on the official Hoshino Gen website.

Korean netizens reacted enthusiastically, with comments like 'Finally, Gen is coming back to keep his promise!', 'Last year's concert was the best, I'm definitely going this year too!', and 'An arena concert, the scale is different. So excited!'.