Coachella K-Pop 2025: Who is Making an Appearance?
by James Kevin Stott
Update:
- Coachella 2025 Dates
- K-pop Highlights
- Headliners for Coachella 2025
- Coachella 2025 K-POP Schedule
- What K-POP Groups are Going to Coachella?
- Past Coachella K-POP Performances
- About Coachella
- Highlights from the First Week of Coachella 2025
- Who Headlined Coachella 2024?
- When Do Coachella Set Times Come Out?
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Coachella 2025 Dates
Weekend 1: April 11 (Friday) to April 13 (Sunday) Weekend 2: April 18 (Friday) to April 20 (Sunday) |
Spread over two weekends in the Colorado Desert in Riverside County, the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival brings together a diverse mix of rising stars and global headliners at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.
K-pop Highlights
Lisa and Jennie from the supergroup BLACKPINK will make their Coachella solo debuts.
The rising K-pop boy band ENHYPEN is set to grace the Coachella stage for the first time, marking a historic debut.
Japanese girl group XG, based in South Korea, will also debut at Coachella, performing on Sunday, April 13 and Sunday, April 20.
While aespa was speculated to join the lineup, the final schedule shows that they will not be making an appearance at the festival this year
Headliners for Coachella 2025
Lady Gaga (April 11, 18)
Green Day (April 12, 19)
Post Malone (April 13, 20)
Travis Scott (April 12, 19)
Megan Thee Stallion (April 13, 20)
Charli XCX (April 12, 19)
Coachella 2025 K-POP Schedule
K-POP Group | Dates | Day |
|---|---|---|
LISA | April 11 | Friday |
ENHYPEN | April 12 | Saturday |
XG | April 13 | Sunday |
J | April 13 | Sunday |
Lisa | April 18 | Friday |
ENHYPEN | April 19 | Saturday |
XG | April 20 | Sunday |
JENNIE | April 20 | Sunday |
What K-POP Groups are Going to Coachella?
After ATEEZ, LE SSERAFIM, The Rose, and Peggy Gou took to the stage at Coachella 2024, the festival continues to embrace the electrifying energy of the South Korean wave—with five incredible acts this time around.
In 2023, BLACKPINK made their Coachella debut with Jennie, Lisa, Jisoo, and Rosé thrilling the crowd. BLACKPINK ranks No. 1 on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list and has been pegged as the “biggest girl group in the world.”
ENHYPEN, a seven-member boy band formed by Belift Lab in 2020 through the survival competition show I-Land, and XG, a seven-member girl group formed by Xgalx, will both be making their festival debuts here—with ENHYPEN playing on both Saturdays and XG performing on both Sundays.
Past Coachella K-POP Performances
If we trace back to K-pop idols who brought glory to the Coachella stage, seven K-pop idols have previously graced the festival, exploring fame and marking their debut.
Who was the First K-POP Group to Perform at Coachella?
EE (Yun-joung Lee & Hyun-joon Lee) were the first Korean group to be invited to Coachella. BLACKPINK was the first K-pop group to headline the festival.
Coachella 2011
EE (Yun-joung Lee & Hyun-joon Lee), a South Korean duo, went down in history as the inaugural Korean music act on April 16, 2011.
Coachella 2016
Epik High was the next group from Korea to grace the Coachella stage. The hip hop trio delivered a setlist featuring hits like "Born Hater" and "Kill This Love."
Coachella 2019
Celebrating the BLACKPINK Coachella vibe, they made history as the first K-pop girl group to attend Coachella in 2019. HYUKOH and Jambinai also participated, performing on different dates.
Coachella 2022
The first weekend of Coachella 2022 transformed into a K-pop haven. After six years, second-generation girl group 2NE1 graced the stage as a quartet, fulfilling their devoted Blackjacks' dreams. Leader CL kicked off a solo performance before reuniting with fellow members Dara, Bom, and Minzy.
Epik High, six years after their debut, returned as the first Korean group to perform again.
88rising’s top stars, including singer-songwriter BIBI and rapper Yoon Mirae, joined forces for a rendition of "The Weekend."
The heartthrob Jackson Wang captivated the audience with his energetic performance, marking him as the
first Chinese musician to perform on the main Coachella stage.
Lastly, fourth-generation K-pop girl group aespa made their first US live appearance, winning hearts with their electrifying set featuring aenergy, Black Mamba, Savage and Next Level.
About Coachella
Coachella, one of the top music festivals worldwide, was co-founded in 1999 by Paul Tollett and Rick Van Santen. Officially known as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, it is held annually at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The festival is a cultural marvel that combines various genres—rock, hip hop, electronic dance music (EDM), and indie—with stunning art installations and sculptures.
Highlights from the First Week of Coachella 2025
Lady Gaga’s Theatrical Return – Gaga headlined Friday night with a performance that felt more like a Broadway show than a festival set. Across five acts, she mixed iconic hits with new songs from
Mayhem , all tied together by stunning visuals, including a giant chessboard where she literally battled her past self. She ended the show in a three-story dress, belting “Bad Romance” and reminding everyone she’s still in a league of her own.
Jennie’s Solo Debut – Making her solo debut at Coachella, BLACKPINK’s Jennie lit up the stage with songs from Ruby, including “Mantra” and “Like Jennie.” She even brought out Kali Uchis for “Damn Right,” and her heartfelt shoutout to her crew at the end was a sweet touch.
Lisa’s Sahara Set – Lisa brought serious energy to the Sahara Tent with a high-impact performance from her album
Alter Ego. From “Born Again” to “Moonlit Floor,” she proved (again) that she can own any stage—with futuristic, glowing outfits to match.
A Mini BLACKPINK Reunion – Fans spotted Rosé and Lisa cheering Jennie on from the crowd, with big hugs and huge smiles. Jisoo couldn’t make it, but the support between the girls was impossible to miss.
Benson Boone & Brian May – One of the most unexpected moments? Benson Boone bringing out Queen’s Brian May for a surprise performance of “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The crowd lost it.
Missy Elliott Went Full Futuristic – Missy turned her set into a visual overload, tearing through a medley of her biggest tracks while delivering non-stop energy and nostalgia.
Tyla & Becky G Link Up – Tyla made her Coachella debut even more special by bringing out Becky G to perform “On My Body.” The crowd vibe was pure joy.
Megan Thee Stallion’s Message – Megan wasn’t just performing, she was making a statement. With Victoria Monét and Queen Latifah joining her on stage for “U.N.I.T.Y.,” it turned into a powerful moment of empowerment.
Charli XCX Goes Big – Charli surprised everyone with back-to-back guest appearances from Troye Sivan, Lorde, and Billie Eilish. One of the most stacked sets of the weekend, hands down.
Green Day’s Coachella Debut – Yep, this was their first time at Coachella. And they didn’t disappoint. Billie Joe Armstrong even jumped in with The Go-Go’s for a surprise collab on “Head Over Heels.”
Whether it was solo debuts, iconic reunions, or moments that caught us completely off guard, the first weekend of Coachella 2025 more than delivered. And if this was just week one… week two’s got a lot to live up to.
Who Headlined Coachella 2024?
The highly anticipated lineup for Coachella 2025 is already generating buzz. In 2024, headliners included Lana Del Rey, Tyler, The Creator, and Doja Cat. For 2025, we will see Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone, and Travis Scott as the Coachella 2025 headliners.
When Do Coachella Set Times Come Out?
In 2022, the hourly schedule was released on or the day before the festival. Based on that pattern, fans can expect the Coachella 2025 set times to be revealed on April 9 or 10. Keep an eye on the Coachella Mobile App a few days before the event.
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