The HUG K-Pop Concert, held at Nusantara International Convention Exhibition (NICE), PIK 2, Jakarta, on Saturday, January 17, 2026, was a resounding success and left a deep impression on thousands of fans who filled the venue. Running for nearly three hours, the cross-country music concert became a long-awaited reunion moment for K-pop and Asian pop music fans.
Featuring a stellar lineup of artists from Indonesia to South Korea—Tiara Andini, Lullaboy, Minho of SHINee, and HIGHLIGHT—the HUG K-Pop Concert delivered a musical experience that was warm, emotional, and bursting with energy.
Tiara Andini Opens the Concert with Warmth and Emotion
The concert officially kicked off at 7:00 PM WIB with a performance by Tiara Andini. The Indonesian Idol winner immediately captured attention the moment she stepped onto the stage. With her distinctive vocals and energetic presence, Tiara performed for approximately 30 minutes, delivering a series of hit songs familiar to her fans.
Songs such as Flip It Up, Bukan Untukku, Cinta Seperti Aku, Kupu-Kupu, Tanpa Cinta, and Gemintang Hatiku filled the venue with emotion. The audience sang along, creating a strong sense of togetherness and an intimate connection between Tiara and her fans, despite the grandeur of the venue.
Lullaboy Brings an Intimate and Romantic Atmosphere
After Tiara’s performance, the stage was taken over by Lullaboy, an Indonesian–Singaporean musician known for his romantic pop style. Beyond singing, Lullaboy impressed the audience with live guitar performances that added an intimate touch to the massive concert setting.
His interaction with the crowd felt natural and warm. One of the most memorable moments occurred when he invited a fan onto the stage. In front of thousands of spectators, Lullaboy performed a romantic song while playing the guitar, creating a touching and heartfelt atmosphere.
“It’s so nice to meet you all. Thank you for being here. I’m really happy,” he said, drawing loud cheers and applause.
The excitement peaked when Lullaboy performed Sudden Shower, the popular soundtrack from the Korean drama Lovely Runner. With fluent Korean pronunciation, he encouraged the audience to sing along, causing the entire venue to echo with collective voices.
“I really love Indonesia. If I come back here for a concert, will you come? Promise?” he asked, immediately met with a thunderous chorus of “yes” from the crowd.
“Thank you so much, Indonesia,” he concluded emotionally.
Minho of SHINee Ignites Shawol Jakarta
At around 8:30 PM WIB, the crowd erupted as Minho of SHINee finally appeared on stage. The SM Entertainment idol was greeted by hysterical screams from Shawol, who had been eagerly waiting for his performance.
Without hesitation, Minho opened his set with Call Back, showcasing strong stage charisma and igniting the audience’s excitement. After the opening song, he took a moment to greet the fans.
“What’s up, Jakarta? Hello, I’m Minho. Nice to meet you. How are you?” he said, prompting enthusiastic cheers.
Minho expressed his happiness at being able to perform in Indonesia again after a long time, noting that the presence of so many Shawol gave him tremendous energy.
“I’m very happy to be performing in Indonesia again. I’ll do my best until the end of the show tonight,” he said with a bright smile.
He continued with fan-favorite songs Runaway and Affection, delivering stable vocals and demonstrating his growth as a solo artist. He then surprised fans by performing two of his most challenging songs, Round Kick and Something About U, complete with powerful choreography and impressive stamina.
To close his set, Minho performed his latest song, Tempo, which he sang in Indonesia for the very first time, making the moment even more special for fans.
HIGHLIGHT Reunites with Indonesian Light
The peak of the concert came with the appearance of South Korean group HIGHLIGHT, who reunited with Indonesian fans after their last visit in 2018. Yoon Doojoon, Yang Yoseob, Lee Gikwang, and Son Dongwoon took the stage at exactly 9:03 PM WIB, opening their performance with Chains.
The members’ strong energy felt like a heartfelt response to the long-awaited reunion with Light. After the opening song, they warmly greeted the audience.
“It feels like it’s been such a long time since we last met. Thank you to everyone who made it possible for us to be here,” Yoseob said sincerely.
Dongwoon followed with a sweet greeting, “It’s been a long time. How are you? I love you,” sparking loud cheers from the fans.
Doojoon and Gikwang also expressed their longing for Indonesian fans. “Even though the time is short, let’s have fun together,” Doojoon said.
HIGHLIGHT then performed a series of fan-favorite songs, including Fiction, On Rainy Days, Shock, Plz Don’t Be Sad, and closed with Beautiful Night. The audience sang along, creating an emotional and unforgettable finale.
A Sweet Ending
The HUG K-Pop Concert was organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of the Republic of Korea in collaboration with the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) and Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (EKRAF). In addition to the concert, Minho of SHINee and HIGHLIGHT are also scheduled to attend a Meet and Greet session at Korea 360.
More than just a concert, HUG K-Pop Concert Jakarta became a meeting point of emotions, longing, and love between artists and fans—a warm, memorable night that will be cherished for a long time.
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