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Big Ocean Returns to Europe With New Tour Produced by Parastar Entertainment
Rosa Gulliver of TINYGMUSIC | October 9, 2026
Following the Unexpected Cancellation of Their Previous European Dates, the Group Returns With a Tour Organised Directly by Its Label
Big Ocean, the world's first deaf K-pop group, will return to Europe this fall, performing at Die Kantine in Cologne on October 28, Alhambra in Paris on October 31, and 229 London on November 3. Ahead of the new dates, Parastar Entertainment has also introduced Ocean Pass credits to cover 100% of eligible unrefunded ticket purchases from the unexpected cancellation of the tour earlier this year.
The announcement follows the cancellation of Big Ocean's planned May–June European tour earlier this year. For this return, Parastar Entertainment is producing and operating the tour directly.
Turning a Setback Into Music - Instead of traveling to Europe, Big Ocean returned to New York and began writing music that same week. The result was “Make It Up To You,” a song dedicated to fans affected by the cancelled tour.
The group premiered the song as a surprise during an online concert for fans who had purchased tickets to the cancelled European tour.
On August 17, Parastar Entertainment also began issuing Ocean Pass credits to eligible fans affected by the cancellation. Introduced voluntarily and separately from the original organiser's refund process, the program offers credits equivalent to the verified value of eligible unrefunded ticket purchases. Fans can use the credits through Big Ocean's official store and toward tickets for the upcoming European shows.
A New Chapter on the Road - For the upcoming European tour, Parastar Entertainment is taking the lead in organising the shows, working closely with local partners to coordinate production, ticketing, and on-site operations.
Following two previous European tours, this marks Big Ocean's third run in the region and the first organised and funded directly by their own label.
A Breakthrough Year For Big Ocean - The European dates come on the heels of a milestone-filled season for the trio. In September, Big Ocean released their latest single “Love Sign,” a playful nu-disco track that brings the names of sign languages into its chorus and puts signing at the heart of the performance. The group also unveiled the Big Ocean x Andy Yu collection at Official New York Fashion Week Men's Day and took part in Digital@UNGA 2026, the UNDP and ITU event held during the United Nations General Assembly high-level week. Their fall U.S. tour continues through October 11, wrapping up in Houston before the group heads to Europe.
About Big Ocean
Big Ocean, Chanyeon, PJ and Jiseok debuted on April 20, 2024, South Korea's Day of Persons with Disabilities. All three members are hard of hearing and perform in Korean Sign Language (KSL), American Sign Language (ASL) and International Sign (IS), inviting audiences to experience music in new ways. Guided by the message "See Music, Feel Music," the group is expanding what a live K-pop performance can look and feel like. Big Ocean was named Billboard's K-pop Rookie of the Month in 2024 and recognised in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia's Entertainment category in 2025. In 2026, the group was appointed an Honorary Ambassador for the Korea Tourism Organization's inclusive tourism initiatives.
About Parastar Entertainment
Parastar Entertainment is the world's first entertainment company dedicated to artists with disabilities, building barrier-free content and accessibility-driven entertainment that moves beyond the line between disability and non-disability.
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