AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoK-pop Spotlight: BIGBANG just announced a 31-show 20th anniversary stadium world tour, kicking off Aug. 21–23 in Goyang and sweeping through major cities including Oakland, Paris, London, and Taiwan—Taipei Dome Oct. 10–11 and Kaohsiung National Stadium Feb. 27–28, 2027—after their Coachella return. Local Pop Culture: South Korean actor Byeon Woo-seok is bringing his “The Secret Library” fan meeting tour to Taiwan’s neighbors, with Taipei set for Sept. 25 (tickets not yet announced), following stops across Asia. Anime & Retail: animate Taichung is relocating to a bigger spot near Taichung Station, reopening July 17, 2026 with a larger one-floor store for manga, art books, CDs/Blu-rays, and character goods. Music Industry: Taiwan’s Golden Indie Music Awards (GIMA) opens applications June 1–July 1 for its 17th edition on Oct. 31 at Taipei Music Center, including a Best Asian Creative Artist category. Sports (Taiwan Connection): In the 2026 AVC Women’s Cup, Taiwan’s Chinese Taipei stayed unbeaten while sweeping Alas Pilipinas, dashing the Philippines’ semifinal hopes.
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