K-Pop mega-concert to headline Gangnam Festival
The concert will feature eight top K-POP artists representing various genres, including rock, ballad, and K-Pop, such as Guckkasten, Rocky, Solar, Apink, Oh My Girl, Oneus, Lee Mu-Jin and ITZY.
KUALA LUMPUR - Seoul's signature event in Gangnam, the 2024 Gangnam Festival, is set to kick off from Sept 26 to 29 at the COEX Square in Gangnam, hosted by Seoul’s Gangnam-gu.
A special stage at the COEX East Gate will host a different themed music festival daily, and various performances scheduled at Gangnam's tourism hub, free of charge, according to a statement.
The festival starts on Sept 27 with a grand opening featuring spectacular performances and a musical showcase, while on the evening of Sept 28, families can enjoy a lively retro music party and an open-air concert. This performance will be live-streamed on the Gangnam-gu Office YouTube channel.
On the same day, Apgujeong Rodeo will host an array of exciting events, including a unique pet fashion show, collections from renowned Korean and international designers, and a Hanbok fashion show showcasing the beauty of traditional Korean attire on a specially designed runway, adding to the festival's vibrant atmosphere.
The highlight of the Gangnam Festival is the Yeongdong-daero K-Pop Concert, a massive mega-concert expected to accommodate 11,000 people, which will take place on the outdoor stage at COEX Square.
The concert will feature eight top K-POP artists representing various genres, including rock, ballad, and K-Pop, such as Guckkasten, Rocky, Solar, Apink, Oh My Girl, Oneus, Lee Mu-Jin and ITZY.
Tickets can be purchased in advance through Ticketlink Global available from Sept 10 and global online travel agency (OTA) platforms (Klook, Interpark Triple) offering Yeongdong-daero K-Pop-related travel packages. The concert will also be live-streamed on the Gangnam-gu Office YouTube channel and 1theK YouTube channel.
In addition, the K-Pop Square around COEX will offer a variety of attractions, such as global food trucks, and a K-culture experience zone, providing plenty of entertainment for festival-goers, during the festival. - BERNAMA
