i-dle Announces '2026 i-dle WORLD TOUR [Syncopation]
ORLANDO, FLORIDA, 2026 — Internationally acclaimed, chart-topping K-pop group i-dle officially announced the North American leg of their highly anticipated 2026 i-dle WORLD TOUR [Syncopation] live on NBC’s TODAY Show this morning, where the group also delivered a special performance of “Mono.” The national television reveal marks a major milestone in their rapidly expanding U.S. presence and signals the start of a bold new era, with an even bigger project arriving this May. Promoted by Live Nation, the 10-date tour kicks off on Sunday, August 2 in Hamilton, ON, visiting some of North America’s most iconic arenas, including their debut performance at Orlando’s Kia Center on Tuesday, August 11. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, March 11 at 3 p.m. ET.
There are no pre-sales for the 2026 i-dle WORLD TOUR [Syncopation]. For more information about the tour, visit i-dle’s official website here.
The announcement arrives on the heels of their latest single, “Mono (feat. skaiwater),” the group’s first new music in eight months and a striking creative evolution. “Mono” embraces restraint and introspection, built on a minimalist yet sophisticated beat. Featuring British rapper skaiwater, the accompanying black-and-white music video blends intimate moments with large-scale choreography to symbolize individuality within unity – Listen / Watch “Mono” (feat. skaiwater). Additionally, with a new project arriving in May, [Syncopation] sets the stage for what promises to be i-dle's most ambitious global chapter yet, pairing artistic reinvention with their largest-scale live production to do date.
i-dle reshape, refashion and reimagine what K-pop can be with an immersive, innovative and independent vision boosted by their own songwriting, production and curation. Since 2018, the quintet—MIYEON, MINNIE, SOYEON, YUQI and SHUHUA—have not only challenged expectations, they have changed the game entirely. They set a precedent by personally helming their music and creativity, evolving as a unit over seven years together, selling out arenas and breaking records. It is why they have consistently expanded their influence and attracted a devout global fanbase of millions whom they have affectionately dubbed, “Neverland.” This name is inspired by the magical land in “Peter Pan,” symbolizing the eternal bond between the group and their fans, where people never grow old.
In 2018, they exploded as an international phenomenon with breakthrough single “Latata.” Delivering mini-albums and EPs at a breathless pace, their expansive catalog has notched multiple number-one debuts in Korea in addition to seven Top 10 debuts on the Billboard World Albums chart, vaulting to number one with “I Feel” [2023]. Sophomore full-length album, “2,” impressively surpassed one million sales in less than two days, cementing i-dle as the fifth highest-ranking K-pop girl group of all-time for initial release sales. They have also garnered South Korea’s premier awards, including the Golden Disc Awards, Asia Artist Awards and Melon Music Awards. The massive i-DOL World Tour packed arenas in Seoul, Hong Kong, Sydney and the U.S. USA TODAY hailed their music as, “unique tracks and concepts that underscore the multi-faceted nature of each member, and Refinery29 attested, “It isn’t simply their bold, sensual concept that sets them apart among budding K-pop girl groups, however [i-dle] is one of the rare groups who makes its own music.” Beyond praise from Elle, Teen Vogue, Billboard and more, GRAMMY.com said it best, “Breaking stereotypes has always been [i-dle]’s main drive.”
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Tickets: starting at $65.00 (prices subject to change). Ticket pricing is subject to change based on market demand. All tickets are reserved. Buy tickets at the Kia Center box office or Ticketmaster.com.All dates, act(s) and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, service, handling and facility fee charges. For Kia Center box office and ticket information, visit KiaCenter.com (phone purchases are unavailable through the Kia Center box office). Kia Center is located at 400 West Church Street and the box office is located on the north side of the Kia Center, near the intersection of Church Street and Hughey Avenue.
About Kia Center
Kia Center, owned and operated by the City of Orlando on behalf of the Central Florida community, hosts games, concerts, family shows and major national events. Since opening in the fall of 2010, the arena has created more than 4,070 jobs, welcomed nearly 20 million guests, hosted over 3,250 events and generated a $6.5 billion economic output. The Orlando Magic served as the developer and the facility was designed to reflect the character of the community, meet the goals of the users and build on the legacy of sports and entertainment in Orlando. The 875,000-square-foot, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold-certified building features a sustainable, environmentally-friendly design with unmatched technology and multiple premium amenities available to all guests. Kia Center was honored with the International Association of Venue Managers' Venue Excellence Award, a distinction bestowed upon facilities that excel in the management and operation of public assemblyvenues. Additionally, the arena has earned numerous awards, which most notably includes TheStadiumBusiness Awards’ Customer Experience Award and was named SportsBusiness Journal's Sports Facility of the Year. For more information about Kia Center, visit KiaCenter.com.
