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, next year’s lineup reinforced the genre’s undeniable cultural and musical impact. As we wait for Coachella 2027, 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)
The Japanese seven-member group (Jurin, Chisa, Hinata, Harvey, Juria, Maya, and Cocona) made their historic festival debut in 2025, headlining the Sahara stage as the only Japanese artist on that year’s lineup. Their sets included tracks spanning their discography such as “HESONOO + X-GENE,” “WOKE UP,” “GRL GVNG,” “LEFT RIGHT,” “IS THIS LOVE,” and “SHOOTING STAR.”
BIGBANG (2026)
The group performed as a trio (G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung) on the Outdoor Theatre stage on April 12 and 19. This was their long-delayed Coachella debut. The group had been booked for the COVID-canceled 2020 edition. The performance was also part of their 20th-anniversary celebrations. They opened with the high-energy “Bang Bang Bang,” moved through medleys of “Fantastic Baby” and “Sober,” and played classics including “Loser,” “A Fool of Tears,” “Haru Haru,” and “Lies.” Solo and unit moments included Taeyang’s “Ringa Linga,” G-Dragon’s “Power,” the GD × Taeyang collaboration “Good Boy,” and Daesung’s trot tracks “Hando Chogua” / “Exceed the Limit” and “Look at Me, Gwisun.” They also performed “Home Sweet Home,” “Bad Boy,” “We Like to Party,” and closed with “Still Life.”
Taemin (2026)
SHINee’s Taemin became the first Korean male solo artist to deliver a full solo set at Coachella. He performed on the Mojave stage/tent on April 11 and 18. The set mixed signature tracks—“Sexy in the Air,” “WANT,” “MOVE,” “Guilty,” “Heaven,” “Advice,” and “IDEA”—with the premiere of six new songs: “Permission,” “Parasite,” “Frankenstein,” “Let Me Be the One,” “Sober,” and “1004.” Staging was theatrical; he emerged from a spherical prop inspired by a line from Herman Hesse’s Demian.
JISOO (2027)
She will perform in 2027.
NCT (2027)
They will perform in 2027.
BABYMONSTER (2027)
They will perform in 2027.
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