KCON, a world Ok-Pop competition that includes performances and panels, is returning to Los Angeles in July.
The three-day occasion, happening on the Crypto.com Area, L.A. Conference Heart and Gilbert Lindsay Plaza in DTLA, will as soon as once more give native Ok-Pop followers the prospect to see a slew of common teams beneath the identical roof.
The competition, placed on by CJ ENM, formally introduced its lineup right this moment (June 5) after having beforehand launched a partial lineup earlier within the week. Acts reminiscent of Enhypen, SHINee’s Taemin, NMIXX and P1Harmony are among the many teams set to take part.
“Final yr’s KCON L.A. marked a turning level and targeted on increasing each the dimensions and scope of KCON, reminiscent of having a significant media companion for the primary time and we’re excited to construct on this momentum,” CJ ENM’s head of music leisure Harry H.Ok. Shin mentioned in a launch, referring to returning title sponsor Samsung Galaxy.
Increasing from years previous, KCON plans to make the most of 4 levels: M Countdown (named after the weekly Korean music present from KCON’s mum or dad firm), KCON stage, meet and greet and showcase, which hopes to introduce L.A. followers to rookie acts who haven’t promoted closely within the U.S.
This yr’s roster options 25 artists throughout the 4 levels, with extra artists to be introduced within the coming weeks, in keeping with a launch. The lineup contains: A.C.E, APOKI, BIBI, BOYNEXTDOOR, Craxy, Drippin, DXMON, Enhypen, god, Sistar’s Hyolyn, I-LAND 2, INI, Isaac Hong, Jeon Somi, Jo Yuri, Kep1er, ME:I, NMIXX, P1Harmony, POW, STAYC, SHINee’s Taemin, TWS, ZEROBASEONE and Zico.
Whereas a lot of the group’s lineup has performed the L.A. competition beforehand, there are some newcomers for 2024. Amongst them is god, a first-generation boy group (Ok-Pop teams are sometimes grouped into “generations” primarily based on after they debuted). I-LAND 2 can also be a brand new addition. I-LAND 2: N/a is a Korean music survival present presently on air that’s aiming to create a model new woman group. Fellow attendees Enhypen have been shaped by means of the present’s first season, I-LAND.
KCON will happen July 26-28. Presale for KCON begins Friday, June 7 at 4 p.m. PT and normal onsale begins Monday, June 10 at 4 p.m. PT.