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Takuya Kimura to Hold First South Korean Concert After 38 Years in September
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Takuya Kimura to Hold First South Korean Concert After 38 Years in September

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Japanese pop icon Takuya Kimura will hold his first-ever concert in South Korea in September.
  • The former SMAP member will perform at the Inspire Arena in Incheon as part of his 'Takuya Kimura Live Tour 2026 Checkpoint'.
  • This marks his first solo concert in Korea after a 38-year career, though he has visited for film festivals.

Takuya Kimura, a legendary figure from the iconic Japanese group SMAP, is set to make his debut solo concert in South Korea this September. The 54-year-old entertainer, known for his dual career as a singer and actor, will perform at the Inspire Arena in Incheon on September 26th.

Kimura, who has visited Korea multiple times for events like the Busan International Film Festival, will hold his first dedicated concert after a 38-year career since his debut in 1988. He rose to stardom as a 'handsome idol' and sparked the 'Kimutaku syndrome' with hit dramas such as 'Long Vacation' (1996) and 'Love Generation' (1997). In the 2000s, he even earned the nickname 'Kim Tak-gu' in Korea.

"We are preparing to create a space where everyone can enjoy and get excited together, so please look forward to it," Kimura stated through his agency, expressing his anticipation for the upcoming event.

We are preparing to create a space where everyone can enjoy and get excited together, so please look forward to it.

— Takuya KimuraKimura's statement about his upcoming concert.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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