K-Pop Live - The ultimate high-energy concert experience!. Bursting with colourful costumes, exciting choreography, and all the biggest K-Pop hits, in a fun-filled 1 hour show that brings music, dance and smiles together in one spectacular event.
Hear all your favourite K-Pop hits, from GANGNAM STYLE, the song that brought K-Pop to the Western mainstream through to the K-Pop Demon Hunters ‘earworms’ GOLDEN and SODA POP, plus bangers from Blackpink, BTS, Stray Kids and much much more.
The show is directed and choreographed by Rina Chae, the renowned Korean–New Zealand dancer, choreographer, and K-pop industry professional, celebrated as “NZ’s Queen of K-Pop” (NZ Herald) for her pivotal role in introducing and establishing K-pop dance culture in Aotearoa.
Her international career spans the USA, South Korea, the UK, Australia, and beyond. Rina has performed with global icons including Beyoncé and Justin Bieber, choreographed for artists across Australia, the UK, and New Zealand, and is widely recognized for her influential and undeniable contributions within the K-pop industry. The public may also recognize Rina as the host of the four-season television series K-Pop Academy NZ, a New Zealand–produced K-pop music and dance reality show.
The lineup features live vocals from a K-Pop Apprentice, along with live rapping and dancers.
K-POP Live is produced by Showcase Entertainment Group producers of Shrek, Madagascar and The Cat in the Hat.
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Local tip
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Arrive early and explore the Aotea Arts Quarter. The Civic, Auckland Town Hall, Q Theatre and plenty of dining options are all within a short walk.
Getting there
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Aotea Centre is in Aotea Square on Queen Street, in the heart of the city centre. Te Waihorotiu Station is nearby, with frequent bus services along Queen Street and surrounding streets. If driving, The Civic Car Park is the closest option. For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.