The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has always been a global stage for artists, and this year, it once again spotlighted the rising influence of K-pop. With performances from LISA, JENNIE, ENHYPEN, and XG, this year’s lineup reinforced the genre’s undeniable cultural and musical impact. As we wait for weekend two of Coachella 2025, let’s take a look at all the K-pop acts that have graced the desert stage over the years.
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EE (2011)
K-pop’s journey at Coachella began in 2011 with the experimental duo EE, who made history by becoming the first South Korean act to perform at the festival.
Epik High (2016)
Five years later, K-pop returned to the desert. In 2016, hip-hop trio Epik High graced the Coachella stage, earning praise for their innovative style.
BLACKPINK (2019)
2019 marked a turning point as BLACKPINK made history as the first K-pop girl group to perform at Coachella. Their set was a massive success, receiving acclaim from fans and critics alike.
HYUKOH (2019)
In 2019, the Coachella lineup featured multiple K-pop acts. Among them was indie band HYUKOH, whose unique sound captivated audiences.
Jambinai (2019)
Another Korean act that made its Coachella debut in 2019 was post-rock band Jambinai, showcasing the diversity of K-pop’s musical offerings.
aespa (2022)
In 2022, aespa’s skyrocketing success peaked with their performance at Coachella. The girl group became only the third K-pop girl group to perform at the festival, delivering hits like “Savage” and “Black Mamba.”
BLACKPINK (2023)
In 2023, BLACKPINK returned to Coachella and made history as the first Asian act ever to headline the festival, a milestone celebrated by fans worldwide.
Jackson Wang (2023)
The same year, Jackson Wang became the first K-pop soloist to perform at Coachella, dazzling audiences with his charisma and artistry.
DPR LIVE and DPR IAN (2023)
Also in 2023, DPR LIVE and DPR IAN brought their hip-hop energy to Coachella, delivering a set that hyped up the crowd across two weekends.
LE SSERAFIM (2024)
In 2024, LE SSERAFIM performed at Coachella with a set that included collaborations with legendary musician Nile Rodgers. Their performance highlighted tracks from their third EP, Easy.
ATEEZ (2024)
Last year, ATEEZ made Coachella history by becoming the first K-pop boy band to hit the stage, marking a new milestone for K-pop at the festival.
LISA (2025)
On April 11th, LISA made history as the first female K-Pop soloist to perform at Coachella. The 28-year-old singer treated fans to songs from her debut solo album Alter Ego, including the smash hits “New Woman,” “Fxck Up The World,” and “Rockstar.” She also performed her earlier solo singles “LALISA” and “MONEY.”
ENHYPEN (2025)
ENHYPEN took their first steps onto the Coachella stage last weekend. The K-pop boy group opened their performance with “Blockbuster” and closed the set with “Brought the Heat Back.”
JENNIE (2025)
On the closing day of the first weekend, Jennie joined her BLACKPINK bandmate LISA as one of the only female K-pop artists to perform solo at Coachella. Like LISA, Jennie recently launched her debut solo album, Ruby. During her set, she performed songs from the album and brought out Kali Uchis for a surprise performance of “Damn Right.”
XG (2025)
BIGBANG (2026)
Taemin (2026)
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