K-pop trio to visit 8 US cities before heading to Europe in October
Big Ocean, a K-pop trio whose members are all deaf or hard of hearing, kicked off its US tour with a sold-out show in New York on Sunday, the group's agency said Monday.
The "Big Ocean US Fall Tour 2026" will take the trio — Chanyeon, PJ and Jiseok — to eight US cities through October.
Following the New York opener, Big Ocean is scheduled to perform in Atlanta on Saturday and Sunday, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sept. 25, Orlando, Florida, on Sept. 26 and Chicago on Sept. 27. The tour will continue in Los Angeles on Oct. 3 and Phoenix on Oct. 6 before wrapping up with two shows in Houston on Oct. 10-11.
The group will then head to Europe for concerts in Cologne, Germany, on Oct. 28; Paris on Oct. 31; and London on Nov. 3.
During the US leg, Big Ocean is also scheduled to attend a Digital Flagship event held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Sept. 21, where the group will deliver a speech and perform.
The tour follows the release of Big Ocean's digital single "Love Sign" on Wednesday, its first new music in six months. The nu-disco track features predominantly English lyrics and incorporates sign language into its performance.
Big Ocean debuted in 2024 and has drawn attention for incorporating Korean Sign Language, American Sign Language and International Sign into its music and performances.
jaaykim@heraldcorp.com
