BABYMONSTER just passed the biggest test of their young career. On September 22 and 23, 2026, YG Entertainment's seven-member group filled Kyocera Dome Osaka for two sold-out nights, drawing about 90,000 fans and closing the Japanese leg of the 2026–27 BABYMONSTER WORLD TOUR [CHOOM]. It was the group's first headline dome show, and the crowd made sure it felt like one.
With the Japan run wrapped, the CHOOM world tour now heads into Southeast Asia, Oceania and Hong Kong, with dates in the Americas and Europe still to come. Here is what happened in Osaka, how fans reacted, and every confirmed date left on the schedule.
Kyocera Dome Osaka: A First Dome Show That Sold Out Twice
The Osaka shows were billed as the 2026-27 BABYMONSTER WORLD TOUR [CHOOM] IN JAPAN SPECIAL LIVE AT KYOCERA DOME OSAKA. According to YG Entertainment's report and coverage from Bandwagon and allkpop, both nights sold out, and Japanese satellite broadcaster WOWOW carried the finale live.
The dome nights capped a Japan leg that began in Kobe in July and ran 11 shows across six cities, pulling in roughly 200,000 attendees. Bandwagon notes how quickly that audience has grown: about 46,000 people came to the group's 2024 Japanese fan meeting, around 250,000 attended Japanese shows in 2025, and with this year's run BABYMONSTER's cumulative live attendance in Japan is now close to half a million.
Setlist and Staging Highlights
The show opened with "WE GO UP," performed with a full live band and handheld microphones, a statement that this group wants to be judged on live vocals as much as choreography. Fan favorites "SHEESH" and "DRIP," each of which has passed 100 million cumulative streams in Japan, were among the biggest moments of the night.
The dome set also folded in tracks from the third mini album CHOOM, "Ghost" (the group's first original Japanese song), the viral "REALLY LIKE YOU" and the recent single "SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA." Every member had a solo stage built around vocals, rap or performance. Production leaned big: cinematic interludes, lasers, pyrotechnics, fog and a wide main stage sized for a dome.
How the Crowd Reacted
The most-shared moments were about connection rather than spectacle. The members spoke Japanese throughout without interpreters and even slipped into Osaka dialect, which drew loud cheers. Synchronized lightsticks covered the stands, and during the encore the group rode moving carts around the floor to get closer to fans. The response was strong enough that BABYMONSTER returned for a second encore.
Japanese members ASA and RUKA said they were overwhelmed and close to tears from the opening stage, according to YG's post-show report, and the group said afterward that seeing a full dome was hard to take in. They thanked fans for their support and said they hope to make more memories together.
CHOOM World Tour: Remaining 2026–27 Dates
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | Jakarta, Indonesia | Indonesia Arena |
| Nov 7–8 | Bangkok, Thailand | IMPACT Arena |
| Nov 14 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Unifi Arena |
| Nov 21–22 | Taipei, Taiwan | Taipei Arena |
| Nov 28–29 | Singapore | Singapore Indoor Stadium |
| Dec 8 | Auckland, New Zealand | Spark Arena |
| Dec 11 | Melbourne, Australia | Rod Laver Arena |
| Dec 13 | Sydney, Australia | Qudos Bank Arena |
| Jan 9–10, 2027 | Hong Kong | AsiaWorld-Arena |
Dates are taken from the tour's Wikipedia listing and K Concert Guide, cross-checked with YG and Bandwagon reporting. Singapore received an added date, and Bandwagon reports a second Hong Kong show on January 10, 2027. North American, South American and European dates have been promised but not yet announced, so check official BABYMONSTER channels before buying tickets.
Why the Osaka Dome Matters for BABYMONSTER
Dome shows are a milestone in Japan's live market because only a small number of K-pop acts reach that scale, and doing it on a second world tour is fast. BABYMONSTER's growth there has been steady and measurable: from a fan meeting audience of around 46,000 in 2024, to roughly 250,000 concertgoers in 2025, to about 200,000 on this year's 11-show Japan leg alone. Selling two dome nights back to back shows that the Japanese fan base is not only large but willing to travel for marquee dates.
It also explains the shape of the rest of the tour. After Japan, CHOOM moves into 10,000-to-15,000-seat arenas across Southeast Asia and Oceania, markets where YG acts have historically drawn well. Promoters added a second Singapore date and, according to Bandwagon, a second Hong Kong night, which suggests demand is still outrunning supply.
For fans planning to attend, the practical advice is simple: follow BABYMONSTER's official YG channels and the local promoter in each city, since the Americas and Europe have been promised but not yet scheduled. Expect the October 23 song to join the setlist at some point on the remaining Asian dates, though nothing has been confirmed.
What's Next: A New Song on October 23
BABYMONSTER will not just be touring this fall. The Korea Times reports that the group will release a new song on October 23 at 1 p.m. KST, with further details still under wraps. It follows the digital single "SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA" and lands six days after the Jakarta show, so fans in Indonesia may be among the first to hear it live.
Momentum is on their side. allkpop notes that BABYMONSTER recently passed 9 million Spotify followers, the fastest among fifth-generation K-pop groups. With a dome debut behind them and a tour route that now covers four continents, the CHOOM era is shaping up as the moment BABYMONSTER moved from rookies to arena headliners.
FAQ
How many fans attended BABYMONSTER's Kyocera Dome Osaka concerts?
About 90,000 fans attended across two sold-out nights on September 22 and 23, 2026, the group's first headline dome shows.
What is the next stop on the BABYMONSTER CHOOM world tour?
Jakarta, Indonesia, at Indonesia Arena on October 17, 2026, followed by Bangkok on November 7–8.
Is BABYMONSTER releasing new music in October 2026?
Yes. A new song is scheduled for October 23, 2026 at 1 p.m. KST, according to The Korea Times. Other details have not been announced.
Will the CHOOM tour come to North America or Europe?
YG and press reports say the tour will reach North America, South America and Europe, but those dates had not been announced as of early October 2026.
Sources
- Bandwagon — BABYMONSTER bring CHOOM to 90,000 fans in Osaka
- allkpop — BABYMONSTER draw 90,000 across two nights at Kyocera Dome Osaka
- YG Family — BABYMONSTER packs Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Wikipedia — Choom World Tour
- K Concert Guide — BABYMONSTER CHOOM schedule
- The Korea Times — October K-pop comeback race (Oct 6, 2026)
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