[Official] Khalid's collaboration with Ahn Hyo-seop confirmed: 8 years since last visit, December 5 concert at KINTEX set

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Global pop star Khalid will reunite with Korean fans in a solo concert for the first time in eight years.

Khalid's concert in Korea is scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. on December 5 at Hall 10 of the 2nd Exhibition Center, KINTEX. Tickets go on sale starting from the 16th through the official ticketing platform NOL. Prior to that, artist presales will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on the 13th.

Khalid first met domestic fans during his initial concert in Korea in 2018, and a planned 2020 visit was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving many disappointed.

This upcoming concert is part of Khalid's "It's Always Summer Somewhere" world tour, which began in Las Vegas, U.S., last May, marking his first solo performance in Korea eight years after his debut visit. He is set to deliver a rich setlist spanning his signature hit songs and tracks from his latest album, along with a high-quality live performance.

Born in El Paso, Texas, U.S., in 1998, Khalid began writing songs and making music during high school, gaining recognition by sharing early works on SoundCloud. His debut single "Location," released in 2016 just before graduation from high school, achieved explosive popularity and immediately captured the attention of the global music market. The following year, his follow-up track "Young Dumb & Broke" also entered the upper ranks of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. His first studio album, [American Teen] (2017), reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart to critical and public acclaim. At the 60th Grammy Awards, he was nominated in five categories, including Best New Artist and Best Urban Contemporary Album.

The track "Better" from his 2018 EP [Suncity] continued to gain steady popularity, reaching No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at its 30th week since release, marking Khalid's first solo top-10 single. His second full-length album, [Free Spirit] (2019), topped the Billboard 200 chart upon release, and its lead single "Talk" reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 before being nominated for Record of the Year at the 62nd Grammy Awards. That same year, five songs—"Better," "Talk," "My Bad," "Saturday Nights," and "Outta My Head (with John Mayer)"—simultaneously occupied the top five spots on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart, establishing a historic first and only record for Khalid in that chart's history.

Following his third album [Sincere] (2024), which captivated fans with its polished R&B sound and unique vocals, his fourth album [after the sun goes down] (2025) blended R&B with electro-pop and 1980s synth-pop sounds, earning praise as a work that opened a new chapter in Khalid's musical journey. To date, he has received seven Grammy Award nominations across various categories, along with six Billboard Music Awards and four American Music Awards, among other prestigious honors. In 2019, he was named one of Time magazine's "100 Most Influential People," and in 2020, he became the youngest artist to surpass 15 billion cumulative streams on Spotify. Additionally, at the 2025 Billboard Live Music Summit, Khalid received the "Disruptor" award, given to artists who break existing molds and create new trends.

Khalid has collaborated on global hit tracks including Billy Eilish's "Lovely," Benny Blanco and Halsey's "Eastside," and Logic's "1-800-273-8255" featuring Alessia Cara. He has also earned widespread acclaim for collaborations spanning diverse genres and generations with artists such as Alicia Keys, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Imagine Dragons, Shawn Mendes, and Marshmello. His song "Love Lies," performed with Normani for the soundtrack of the film Love, Simon, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Pop Airplay chart. He also contributed to the soundtracks of films including Black Panther ("The Ways") and Barbie ("Silver Platter"). Most recently, he released a global single titled "Something Special" in collaboration with actor Ahn Hyo-seop, generating significant buzz.

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