ITZY’s TUNNEL VISION World Tour 2026: Full Schedule, Yeji’s Health Update, and What’s Next
ITZY is having one of the busiest, most global years of their career.
Since debuting in February 2019 with “DALLA DALLA,” the JYP Entertainment girl group — Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna — has built a reputation as one of K-pop’s most consistent touring acts.
In 2026, that reputation is on full display with their third world tour, TUNNEL VISION, a run of shows that has already taken them across three continents, weathered a health scare for their leader, and still has more surprises to come.
A Comeback Built for the Road
The tour is named after ITZY’s eleventh mini-album, TUNNEL VISION, released on November 10, 2025. The EP leans into themes of focus and self-discovery, delivering six tracks: “Focus,” “TUNNEL VISION,” “DYT,” “Flicker,” “Nocturne,” and “8-BIT HEART.” It marked ITZY’s return to the spotlight after a period that also saw individual member activity, including Yeji’s solo debut EP Air in March 2025.
Where TUNNEL VISION really comes alive, though, is on stage. JYP Entertainment announced the tour on October 28, 2025, and by January 2026 had revealed the first wave of stops.
The tour opened with a three-night run at Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul from February 13 to 15, 2026 — a hometown celebration that doubled as a launchpad for the rest of the year’s dates.
From there, the tour moved quickly. Japan hosted shows in early May, followed by a first-ever five-member tour of Australia and New Zealand in April, including stops in Melbourne (John Cain Arena) and Sydney (ICC Sydney’s TikTok Entertainment Centre).
It was a milestone moment for fans in that region, since previous visits hadn’t featured the full lineup together.
Yeji’s Herniated Disc Diagnosis
Not everything about the tour has gone according to plan. In early May 2026, JYP Entertainment released a statement informing fans that group leader Yeji had visited the hospital due to persistent lower back pain.
After a full medical examination, she was diagnosed with a herniated disc, and doctors advised her to minimize movements that could further strain her back.
The timing was tricky — the diagnosis landed right before ITZY’s Japan shows on May 9 and 10, 2026.
JYP was upfront that Yeji’s stage participation would be limited during those performances, but also noted that, in line with “Yeji’s active will,” she intended to be on stage with her group as much as safely possible rather than sit the shows out entirely. The agency’s statement emphasized that Yeji’s health would remain the top priority going forward, with continued treatment and recovery time built into her schedule.
For fans, it was a reminder of the physical toll that touring — with its packed choreography, back-to-back international travel, and demanding performance schedules — can take on performers.
Herniated discs are a common injury tied to repetitive strain and heavy physical activity, and they typically resolve within four to six weeks with proper rest and treatment, though recovery timelines vary from person to person.
Since the Japan shows, ITZY has continued rolling through their tour schedule, including additional Asia-Pacific stops, without further public updates suggesting ongoing limitations.
That’s generally read as a good sign, though the group and JYP haven’t issued a formal “fully recovered” statement — so it’s worth keeping an eye on official channels for any further news, especially as the tour heads into its more physically demanding European leg later this year.
Where the Tour Stands Now
As of mid-2026, ITZY’s TUNNEL VISION World Tour has already crossed a significant number of countries, including South Korea, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand (though one Auckland date was cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, per JYP’s official notice).
The tour has also made stops across Southeast Asia, part of the group’s long-standing strategy of maintaining a strong regional presence in markets that have supported them since their debut-era Checkmate and Born to Be tours.
Looking at what’s left on the calendar, several major stops remain:
- Manila, Philippines — SM Mall of Asia Arena, July 11, 2026
- London, United Kingdom — OVO Arena Wembley, September 11, 2026
- Amsterdam, Netherlands — AFAS Live, September 13, 2026
- Paris, France — Zénith Paris La Villette, September 15, 2026
- Frankfurt, Germany — Festhalle Frankfurt, September 17, 2026
- Singapore — Singapore Indoor Stadium, October 3, 2026
That European run in September is notable — it’s a significant expansion for the group, giving fans across the UK, Netherlands, France, and Germany a chance to catch the tour in person, something not every K-pop act’s touring schedule accommodates.
More Dates Still to Come
Here’s the part MIDZY (ITZY’s global fandom) is watching closely: the TUNNEL VISION World Tour is not finished expanding. JYP Entertainment and the group have confirmed that the tour is planned to include shows in North America at a later date, but as of now, no official cities, venues, or ticket dates have been announced for that leg.
Given ITZY’s touring history — their Checkmate tour hit cities across North America in 2022, and Born to Be did the same in 2024 — it’s a near-certainty that a similar run will materialize for TUNNEL VISION. Fans in the US and Canada are simply waiting on the official word.
This pattern — announcing an initial wave of dates and then adding more legs over the following months — has been consistent throughout ITZY’s touring career.
Their Checkmate World Tour, for instance, added additional Southeast Asian dates months after the initial announcement. So there’s good reason to expect North American cities, and possibly even more Asian or European add-ons, to surface as 2026 continues.
The Bigger Picture for ITZY
Beyond the tour itself, 2026 has reinforced ITZY’s position as one of JYP Entertainment’s flagship acts and one of the most durable groups from K-pop’s so-called fourth generation.
Since debuting with the record-breaking “DALLA DALLA” music video, the group has built a catalog defined by anthems of self-confidence — “ICY,” “WANNABE,” “Not Shy,” “LOCO,” and “Cake” among them — alongside a live show that consistently draws strong ticket demand across multiple continents.
The TUNNEL VISION era, in particular, has shown a group still expanding its reach nearly seven years into its career, even while navigating the physical realities of touring, including Yeji’s recent health scare.
The willingness to push through a demanding schedule, paired with the agency’s public commitment to prioritizing her recovery, reflects the balancing act many long-running K-pop acts face between fan expectations and artist wellbeing.
In conclusion :
For now, all eyes are on the remaining 2026 dates — Manila in July, then the European run in September, followed by Singapore in October — with a North American leg still to be confirmed. As always with ITZY, more announcements are likely just around the corner.
This article reflects the most recent publicly available information as of July 2026. Tour dates, venues, and health updates are subject to change; fans should check ITZY and JYP Entertainment’s official channels for the latest confirmations.