SEVENTEEN makes history as the only K-pop artist to feature on Billboard’s midyear list of highest-grossing tours with their ‘BE THE SUN’ world tour. Discover the impact of this achievement.
In the dynamic world of K-pop, SEVENTEEN has carved out a significant place for themselves. Their influence has now extended beyond the realm of K-pop, landing them in the top 30 of Billboard’s midyear Boxscore charts for 2023 with their ‘BE THE SUN’ world tour.
SEVENTEEN’s Remarkable Achievement
The midyear Boxscore charts are based on figures reported to Billboard for eligible concerts between November 1, 2022, and April 30, 2023. SEVENTEEN was the only K-pop artist to make the Top Tours chart, which ranks the highest-grossing tours during the given time period.
The group held a total of eight ‘BE THE SUN’ shows in Japan, the Philippines, and Indonesia in November and December of last year, grossing an impressive sum of $30,025,022. This achievement placed them at No. 27 on the list of highest-grossing tours.
SEVENTEEN’s Impact on Ticket Sales
SEVENTEEN’s influence extends beyond gross earnings. The group also made a significant impact on the Top Ticket Sales chart, which is based on total attendance. SEVENTEEN took No. 19 on the midyear chart with a total of 316,859 tickets sold across their eight eligible shows.
SEVENTEEN’s achievement is a testament to their global appeal and the growing influence of K-pop on the world stage. Their success serves as an inspiration for other K-pop artists and a testament to the power of music to cross borders and cultures.