The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with the Visit Korea Committee, announced the ‘K-pop Playground’ event series. Held from May 31 to September, this series aims to celebrate K-pop culture while invigorating local festivals and tourist spots.
Event Highlights:
K-pop Random Play Dance Competitions:
- Join top dance teams from ‘Street Woman Fighter’ and ‘Street Man Fighter,’ including HolyBang, Hook, LadyBounce, Bebe, and Ambitious.
K-culture Pop-up Stores:
- Explore exclusive K-pop and K-beauty merchandise.
Locations and Dates:
- Chuncheon: May 31 (Chuncheon Mime Festival)
- Busan: June 8 (Busan One Asia Festival)
- Seoul (Hongdae): June 15 (Korea Beauty Festival)
- Daegu: July 6 (Daegu Chimac Festival)
- Boryeong: July 20 (Boryeong Mud Festival)
- Haenam: August 3 (Haenam Civic Plaza)
- Jeonju: August 17 (Jeonju World Sound Festival)
- Gyeongju: August 31 (Gyeongju Cultural Hall 1918 Plaza)
- Incheon: September 7 (Incheon K-pop Concert)
- Seoul (Gwanghwamun): September 28 (Gwanghwamun Plaza)
Participation Details:
- Visit the official website here for dance competition registration and event information.
- The best participants will be selected from each event, leading to a Grand Prix Final with performance opportunities and prizes.
Join the Fun:
“K-pop fans and tourists are invited to experience the vibrant K-pop Playground events, bringing excitement and energy to local festivals and tourist destinations,” said Park Jong-taek, head of the Tourism Export Strategy Promotion Team at the Ministry.
Get ready to dance, shop, and celebrate K-pop culture across Korea this summer!