KCON, a global K-Pop festival featuring performances and panels, returns to Los Angeles in July.
The three-day event, which is taking place at the Crypto.com Arena, LA Convention Center and Gilbert Lindsey Plaza in DTLA, will once again give local K-Pop fans the opportunity to see several popular groups under one roof. Will provide an opportunity.
The festival, which was put on by CJ ENM, officially announced its lineup today (June 5) after releasing a partial lineup earlier in the week. Acts such as Enhypen, SHINee’s Taemin, NMIXX and P1Harmony are among the participating groups.
“Last year’s KCON LA marked a turning point and focus on expanding both the size and scope of KCON, such as having a major media partner for the first time, and we’re excited to build on that momentum,” CJ ENM’s head of music entertainment Harry HK Shin said in a release, referring to the return of title sponsor Samsung Galaxy.
Expanding over the years, KCON plans to use four stages: M Countdown (named after KCON’s parent company’s weekly Korean music show), KCON Stage, Meet and Greet and Showcase, which is expected to That LA fans will be introduced to rookie acts who haven’t. Highly promoted in America
This year’s roster includes 25 artists across four stages, with more artists to be announced in the coming weeks, according to a release. The lineup includes: ACE, APOKI, BIBI, BOYNEXTDOOR, Craxy, Drippin, DXMON, Enhypen, god, Sistar’s Hyolyn, I-LAND 2, INI, Isaac Hong, Jeon Somi, Jo Yuri, Kep1er, ME:I, NMIXH , P1, POW, STAYC, SHINee’s Taemin, TWS, ZEROBASEONE and Zico.
While most of the group’s lineup has played the LA festival before, there are some new arrivals for 2024. Among them is God, a first-generation boy group (K-Pop groups are often grouped into “generations” when they debut). I-LAND 2 is also a new addition. is a Korean music survival show currently on air that aims to create a brand new girl group. Fellow contestants Enhypen was formed through the first season of the show.
KCON will be held on July 26-28. Pre-sale for KCON on Friday, June 7th at 4pm PT and begins. General sale Starts Monday, June 10 at 4pm PT.
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