“There’s this saying, it’s an underlying trade saying, that you have to make it within the first three years,” P1Harmony’s chief Keeho explains to The Hollywood Reporter. “No matter level you’re at in your third yr units the tone and lays out what the remainder of your years are going to seem like.”
Keeho and his fellow group members, Theo, Jiung, Intak, Soul and Jongseob, have gathered in a Los Angeles lodge room. Within the U.S. for Ok-Pop competition and conference KCON L.A., the six member group have spent the weekend performing on the competition and assembly followers from all over the world who traveled to town for the conference.
Lower than 24 hours after bringing KCON‘s M Countdown crowd at L.A.’s Crypto.com Enviornment to their toes, decked out in princely outfits, the members of P1Harmony are dressed casually however seemingly nonetheless buzzing off the thrill of their packed weekend.
The group, from Korean leisure firm FNC Leisure, made their debut in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic in October 2020 and have spent the final practically 4 years steadily placing out music. They’ve gained a loyal fanbase, recognized collectively as P1ece, with a big worldwide presence (The group is represented by CAA within the U.S. as of final yr).
P1Harmony’s seventh EP, Unhappy Music.
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Forward of their four-year anniversary as a bunch, P1Harmony has launched their seventh EP Unhappy Music. The seven-track album, arguably their strongest to-date, options a number of standout tracks. The titular single, “Unhappy Music,” an upbeat monitor with Latin-inspired beats, is addictive and catchy. It’s featured twice on the album, with each Korean and English variations of the track.
Jongseob, the group’s youngest member at simply 18 years outdated, says the group actually likes “Unhappy Music,” noting its “simple to pay attention” to and completely different from their earlier stronger sounding singles.
Jongseob and Intak have a “unit track” collectively, “WASP,” which showcases their abilities as rappers within the group.
“I talked about many issues with my producer,” Jongseob says of creating the hip-hop monitor. “I’m a bit bit terrified of what our followers [will] assume, but it surely’s a really enjoyable course of to me.”
All members of P1Harmony contributed to the manufacturing of Unhappy Music in some type. Keeho, a Toronto native who acts as a translator for his fellow group members all through the dialog, says that he helped produce and high line “It’s Alright,” the album’s groovy second monitor. He provides that Jiung helped produce and high line “Final Name,” a catchy track that basically begs to be carried out to an enviornment of followers with confetti flowing by way of the air.
“That is probably the most concerned we’ve been sonically on an album, so like Jongseob mentioned, it’s very scary,” Keeho shares. “The extra concerned you might be, it turns into extra private and then you definately’re like, ‘Oh my god. What in the event that they don’t prefer it? What occurs?’”
Ok-Pop group P1Harmony for his or her new album, Unhappy Music.
Courtesy of FNC Leisure
Keeho explains that there’s a contact of imposter syndrome that comes together with being creatively concerned in an album. “You too can by no means be happy along with your work,” the 22-year-old says. “Once you write your personal stuff, everybody might be like, ‘It’s so nice.’ However then you definately’ll be like, ‘Is it although?’ Each time we work on one thing, you possibly can by no means be tremendous happy, so we simply hope that followers prefer it.”
Their followers, P1ece, will little question help the discharge as they’ve up to now, serving to the group earn their first Korean music present win whereas selling their first full-length album Killin’ It earlier this yr. Weekly music reveals are integral to the Ok-Pop ecosystem (assume MTV’s TRL, that includes performances pre-recorded in entrance of stay audiences and the top-charting track awarded stay on-air). Every music present crowns a winner for the week, marking a serious accomplishment for a lot of Korean acts.
“Clearly, having that first win isn’t all the things,” Jiung says, including that the win has plenty of meanings. “I really feel like, in Korea, it’s additionally the way in which individuals understand you turns into so much completely different too.”
Ok-Pop group P1Harmony for his or her new album Unhappy Music.
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The 22-year-old provides that the followers’ dedication to getting the group that first award makes the second much more particular. “Followers work so exhausting to get that first win, and that first win award is the literal physicalization of that work,” he says. “[It’s] the exhausting work that the artist put in, and likewise the followers put in collectively, to create that one consequence. Having that bodily there’s simply type of the proof of how a lot we’ve actually put into this album and this track, and the way all of us got here collectively to create this second.”
Killin’ It was a turning level of kinds for P1Harmony. Keeho likens it to all the things earlier than the album and all the things after it are “two completely different individuals.” He provides: “After we launched our first full size album, I feel sonically and likewise visually, we simply turned very distinct.”
“With Killin’ It, we actually type of sat in confidence of who we’re as a crew and what we wish to painting and what we’re good at,” Keeho says. “I really feel like all the things that’s going to return after Killin’ It goes to type of replicate off of that, and perhaps after two or three years it’d swap to one thing else once more. For now, I really feel like no matter Killin’ It is, it’s going to replicate the albums which can be going to return after it.”
P1Harmony has, and hopes to proceed, to discover completely different genres. Theo, the group’s eldest member, expresses that he hasn’t been capable of discover his private style in style by way of the group’s music but. He shares that he’d love to do band music and that he loves enjoying the guitar. Soul shares that he likes and wish to strive incorporating reggae sooner or later.
Ok-Pop group P1Harmony for his or her new EP, Unhappy Music.
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With Theo being simply 23 years outdated, the group has grown from youngsters to younger adults within the public eye. “[I] really feel like within the first few years, it was type of awkward after we carried out collectively. We seemed like little children,” Jongseob says. He provides that years of occurring tour and creating albums has given the group a way of confidence collectively and as people.
“After we come collectively, it creates this new synergy and that’s so evident within the performances and within the songs, and I don’t know if that’s aligned with age or with simply expertise,” the 18-year-old says. “We did mature and develop so much, and we’ve type of discovered ourselves and located confidence inside ourselves inside these 4 years.”
Keeho notes that the group was among the many youngest after they first debuted, however that there are “plenty of younger individuals now.” He provides: “I imply, it’s a loopy strategy to develop up.”
KCON, touted because the world’s primary “Ok-culture competition” celebrating Korean tradition and music, returned to downtown Los Angeles for its 2024 version over the weekend.
The Ok-Pop competition attracts artists and followers from world wide, all converging on L.A. Conference Middle and Crypto.com Enviornment. Upgrading from years previous, the competition utilized 4 phases throughout a number of places on or close by conference middle grounds: M Countdown (named after the weekly Korean music present from KCON’s mother or father firm), KCON stage, meet and greet and showcase, which hoped to introduce L.A. followers to rookie acts who haven’t promoted closely within the U.S.
This 12 months’s competition, placed on by Korean leisure big CJ ENM, passed off July 26-28 and was its greatest but in scope. Earlier this month, KCON introduced that evening three of the competition’s live performance portion, referred to as M Countdown, can be broadcast reside on The CW, marking the primary time a Ok-pop efficiency was proven on nationwide TV in primetime. Actress Awkwafina made a particular visitor look, internet hosting solo and alongside NCT 127 members Johnny and Mark.
The L.A. Conference Middle south corridor flooring featured a number of alleys of cubicles from corporations starting from internet comics, Korean magnificence manufacturers, Korean meals manufacturers and extra. Samsung Galaxy, the competition’s presenting sponsor, had a big presence, bringing acts to the conference flooring to fulfill followers. Whereas the competition didn’t launch actual figures, KCON stated 5.9 million followers from greater than 170 nations took half within the competition, combining on-site attendees and people becoming a member of by digital platforms.
Take a look at some key moments from the three-day competition under.
ZEROBASEONE on Their KCON L.A. Expertise
Boy group Zerobaseone performs at evening three of KCON L.A.’s M Countdown live performance.
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ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) made their KCON L.A. debut a simply over month after releasing their first EP Youth within the Shade in 2023. The nine-piece boy group, shaped by hit Korean music survival present Boys Planet, spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about their KCON expertise, emphasizing that they needed to present love and help again to their followers, fittingly dubbed Zerose.
“I believe we’re so prepared to indicate the improved and extra mature model of ourselves throughout this 12 months’s KCON, as that is our second time coming again to L.A., so we’re actually prepared to indicate how improved we’re as a gaggle, as artists, to all of the L.A. KCON-ers and L.A. Zerose,” member Gunwook defined by a translator. The 19-year-old added: “We’re actually working onerous to verify we’re all the time repaying all that love and help again to our followers.”
The group (comprising members Hanbin, Jiwoong, Zhang Hao, Matthew, Taerae, Ricky, Gyuvin, Gunwook and Yujin) carried out briefly throughout M Countdown evening one and carried out a full artist set on the third evening. “We’re very excited to be again at KCON L.A. for the second time,” Hanbin, the group’s chief, stated.
“We’ve got a variety of expectations coming in right here … we’re simply able to have enjoyable with L.A. KCON-ers and all of the followers,” the 23-year-old stated, including the group ready a particular efficiency for the competition. The efficiency Hanbin is referencing, a canopy of lady group Crimson Velvet’s viral hit “Psycho,” was a spotlight of evening three of M Countdown.
ZB1 was among the many teams that carried out throughout The CW broadcast. Matthew stated that it was distinctive for the group to see one another on TV in Korea [during Boys Planet], however “now to have the ability to expertise Ok-pop abroad after which have the ability to have that broadcasted, it positively is an expertise.” The 22-year-old made certain so as to add that L.A. is his fellow group member Ricky’s hometown, questioning aloud whether or not or not Ricky’s mother and father will probably be watching the published earlier than including, “We’re positively excited.”
P1Harmony on Their KCON Expertise
Boy group P1Harmony carry out at evening considered one of KCON L.A.’s M Countdown live performance.
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Six-piece boy group P1Harmony, recent off their very own North American tour, kicked off the primary evening of M Countdown with a explosive cowl of BTS’ “Fireplace.” The group (comprising members Keeho, Theo, Jiung, Intak, Soul and Jongseob) spoke with THR about their KCON expertise, noting how excited they have been to be again on the L.A. cease of the Ok-Pop competition after two years.
“We simply did our headlining North American tour a couple of month in the past, and we simply completed it off in L.A. and we offered out the Kia Discussion board, and it was a dream come true,” the group’s chief Keeho defined. Born and raised in Canada, the 22-year-old acts as a translator for his fellow group members when wanted.
“Coming again to L.A. simply basically is simply so nice as a result of now you already know there’s folks which are keen to attend, and there’s going to be folks excited to see you, and in order that feeling is so nice,” Keeho added, noting the vitality “was so nice” for his or her first evening efficiency.
The group has totally different favorites to carry out for his or her followers, identified collectively as P1ece. Jongseob, the group’s youngest member, says their most up-to-date single “Killin’ It” is his favourite. “All nations, all phases … they sing alongside to my half,” the 18-year-old defined, referring to his rap lyric, “My root got here 2005,” which has grow to be a fan favourite. In the meantime, Theo says their 2021 tune “AYAYA” is his favourite to carry out.
When requested what their tune of the summer time has been, every member has a distinct style they appear to gravitate in the direction of. “I’m actually into ‘Paradise Metropolis’ by Weapons N’ Roses,” Jiung stated. Intak pulled out his cellphone to verify the tune title of his summer time anthem (Brent Faiyaz’s “Greatest Time”), explaining it’s most likely his most performed tune on Spotify. Soul shared that Billie Eilish’s “No Time To Die” is his tune of the summer time.
NCT 127 Dazzles Crypto.com Enviornment Crowd
NCT 127, a subgroup of SM Leisure mega-group NCT, have been a particular visitor at KCON L.A.’s evening three live performance.
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NCT 127, a sub-group of SM Leisure’s mega boy group NCT, may not have been on the preliminary lineup for the competition, however they definitely managed to dazzle the group on the competition’s last M Countdown of the weekend. Billed as a particular lineup, the boy group kicked off The CW broadcast and closed out the evening’s live performance with a set that includes their new single “Stroll” and hits like “2 Baddies” and “Reality Test.” Their signature inexperienced mild stick might be seen in practically each nook of the sector.
M Countdown Evening One
Ok-Pop lady group Kep1er throughout M Countdown evening one.
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The night portion of KCON L.A., M Countdown on the Crypto.com Enviornment, kicked off with a bang on evening one. The evening’s lineup of performers included BIBI, BoyNextDoor, INI, Kep1er, P1Harmony and Taemin, together with a particular efficiency from ZEROBASEONE.
BIBI, a soloist, confirmed the group the complete scope of her vary as a performer, going from the delicate, melodic tune “Bam Yang Gang” to the hip monitor “Sugar Rush.” BoyNextDoor, in the meantime, emerged as a standout of the evening. The six-piece boy group not solely delivered energetic performances but additionally managed to allure the group with choose members chipping in as hosts all through the evening.
Kep1er, the lady group shaped by music survival present Women Planet 999, carried out as a seven member group for the primary time at KCON L.A., wowing the group with a number of their songs, together with a robust cowl of Stray Youngsters’ “Again Door.”
Unsurprisingly, the group went wild for Taemin, the youngest member of the long-lasting Ok-Pop group SHINee. The 31-year-old singer closed out the Friday evening present with 4 songs together with his latest hit “Responsible” and a mesmerizing rendition of his tune “Legal.”
M Countdown Evening Two
Boy group Enhypen closed out M Countdown evening two.
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Evening two of M Countdown was simply as jam-packed as the primary, with a lineup that included Enhypen, god, Jo Yuri, ME:I, NMIXX and TWS, together with a particular efficiency from P1Harmony.
NMIXX, the six-piece lady group from JYP Leisure, kicked off the evening was a efficiency of their single “Sprint.” The group took the stage once more later within the night to ship a number of excessive vitality performances, together with their songs “Run For Roses” and “Cube.”
TWS, the newly debuted group from Hybe’s Pledis Leisure, introduced their picks of enjoyable, youthful songs to U.S. crowds for the primary time. Three of the members even carried out a particular cowl of BTS member Jungkook’s hit solo tune “3D.” Newly debuted Japanese lady group ME:I carried out their upcoming single “Hello-5,” a catchy summer time tune that had the group bopping alongside.
Jo Yu-ri, a soloist and former member of lady group Iz*One, carried out a refreshing set, together with a canopy of Taylor Swift’s hit single “Merciless Summer season.” The 22-year-old has been introduced as a forged member within the upcoming season of Netflix’s Emmy-winning present Squid Recreation, which the live performance highlighted earlier than her efficiency.
Seven-piece boy group Enhypen, recent off the discharge of their new album, closed out the Saturday evening present, drawing a lot fanfare from an excited viewers. The gang went wild, singing alongside loudly, when the group carried out their newest single “XO (Solely If You Say Sure).”
M Countdown Evening Three
Boy group TWS performs a particular stage at M Countdown evening three.
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Broadcast reside on The CW, evening three of M Countdown was an early affair — the preshow started at 4:30 p.m. PT — wrapping up whereas the solar was nonetheless up. The evening’s lineup, the most important of all three nights, included Jeon Somi, NCT 127, STAYC, ZEROBASEONE and Zico, together with particular performances by BIBI, Hyolyn, INI, ME:I and TWS. Awkwafina was additionally available, internet hosting a portion of the reside broadcast.
Jeon Somi had the group singing loudly to her viral 2023 single “Quick Ahead,” in the meantime Zico had the group dancing alongside to his latest single “Spot,” which options Blackpink’s Jennie. BIBI and former SISTAR Hyolyn carried out a particular collaboration.
Lady group STAYC debuted their first U.S. efficiency of “Cheeky Icy Factor,” their not too long ago launched single. The viewers additionally sang alongside loudly to their 2021 hit “ASAP.” In the meantime, ZEROBASEONE shocked the group with a giant display announcement of their subsequent album and NCT 127 closed out the Sunday evening present.
The Return of Ok-Pop Legends
First era Ok-Pop group god, a part of Ok-Pop’s “first era,” performs at KCON L.A.
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Probably the most distinctive attracts to KCON L.A. 2024 was the inclusion of Ok-Pop acts starting from first era to fifth era (artists are sometimes grouped into “generations” based mostly on once they debuted). Representing the primary era, god, a legendary group throughout the Ok-Pop area, captivated the M Countdown evening two viewers. Member Joon Park, an L.A. native, instructed the Saturday evening crowd he was fearful the viewers wouldn’t know the group, calling him and the group “the older guys.”
“Man, you guys proved me in any other case,” he instructed concertgoers. The group had your entire crowd on their ft, clapping alongside to god’s music, in what was a heartfelt spotlight of your entire weekend.
Followers Get Distinctive Expertise with “Dream Stage”
Taemin, a member of the long-lasting Ok-Pop group SHINee, dances with followers throughout the “Dream Stage” at KCON L.A. 2024’s M Countdown evening one.
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A contemporary KCON custom, the “Dream Stage” permits followers to submit movies of themselves performing key choreography from one (per evening) of the artists attending the competition. Following the preliminary spherical, chosen followers are invited to reside audition at KCON, with finalists getting the possibility to bounce with their idol on stage. This 12 months, Taemin, Enhypen and Zico all welcomed followers to hitch them for completely executed performances. The dancers even bought to take an onstage group picture with the artist.
Ok-Drama Joins the Fold
Korean actress Park Min-Younger on stage throughout a particular fan assembly at KCON L.A.
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Actors Park Min-Younger and Kim Soo-Hyun, each wildly widespread, additionally attended this 12 months’s KCON L.A. The competition placed on particular fan conferences on the Meet and Greet stage, the place attendees had an opportunity to get to know the actors and their work. For Park’s fan assembly, the actress answered questions in between clips of the Korean collection “Marry My Husband,” which she starred in. The collection, based mostly on an internet comedian, grew to become a success each in Korea and globally.
Katseye Makes a Dynamic Reside Debut
World lady group Katseye carried out reside for the primary time at KCON L.A.
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Sadly for these watching at house on The CW, the M Countdown preshow wasn’t included within the reside broadcast, that means solely these on the Crypto.com Enviornment had the possibility to see the primary reside efficiency from new world lady group Katseye. Shaped by the audition program The Debut: Dream Academy, which streamed on YouTube and Japanese streaming channel Abema, the lady group launched their first single “Debut” final month and their second single “Contact” final Friday.
Katseye, shaped by a partnership with Geffen Information and Ok-Pop big Hybe, have been dynamic on stage, regardless of the very fact it was the group’s official first time in entrance of a reside viewers. Their debut EP, SIS (Gentle Is Sturdy), is predicted to be launched on Aug. 16. The group can also be slated to be featured in Hybe’s upcoming Grammy Museum exhibit.
Goodies Galore Because of Ok-Magnificence Avenue and Vendor Cubicles
Olive Younger, a Korean well being and wonder megastore, provided attendees free tote luggage at KCON L.A. 2024.
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Conference-goers scored freebies from a number of manufacturers, many providing incentives for following them on social media. Olive Younger — a Korean well being and wonder superstore akin to Sephora and owned by CJ ENM’s mother or father firm CJ Group — had a tough to overlook presence on the conference flooring. A majority of attendees carried round their free Olive Younger tote luggage (scored by signing up for the shop’s e mail listing) within the model’s signature inexperienced to fill with goodies from the conference’s “Ok-Magnificence Avenue.” TIRTIR, a Korean cushion basis that has gained viral consideration on TikTok and make-up firm colorgram have been amongst among the magnificence cubicles on the conference with lengthy traces.
Ok-Pop lady group STAYC at Shein’s sales space, which allowed guests to DIY Ok-Pop photocard holder keychains.
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Shein additionally had a big presence on the competition. Their Y2K-inspired sales space allowed friends to make their very own photocard holder, a key component of Ok-Popular culture for followers, even bringing artists like lady group STAYC to fulfill followers. The corporate additionally seemingly sponsored the Meet and Greet stage.
Pageant Programming Introduces Contemporary Faces to New Followers
Rookie boy group POW at KCON L.A.
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KCON has made a reputation for itself in introducing new expertise to U.S. audiences. Amongst that pool of recent faces was POW, a five-member boy group below GRID Leisure. On Sunday afternoon, the group might be discovered educating followers the choreography to their tune “Valentine” on the outside Dance All Day part of the competition. The group carried out on a showcase stage and through one of many M Countdown preshows.
BINI, an eight-piece Filipino lady group, made their KCON debut. The latest launch of their infectious bubblegum pop single “Cherry On High” has been gaining world consideration on-line. The group carried out the one throughout M Countdown evening two’s preshow, marking their first U.S. efficiency, and held a panel introducing themselves to attendees.
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KCON L.A. 2024 is sort of right here, marking the primary time a Ok-pop efficiency present will probably be broadcast on nationwide TV in primetime. The three-day music pageant — hosted on the Crypto.com Area, L.A. Conference Heart and Gilbert Lindsay Plaza in downtown Los Angeles from Friday, July 26, to Sunday, July 28 — gathers among the hottest Ok-pop teams for reside performances and artist panels.
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This yr’s lineup contains: A.C.E, APOKI, Bibi, BoyNextDoor, Craxy, Drippin, DXMON, Enhypen, god, Sistar’s Hyolyn, I-Land 2 (Izna), INI, Isaac Hong, Jeon Somi, Jo Yuri, Kep1er, ME:I, NMIXX, P1Harmony, POW, STAYC, SHINee’s Taemin, TWS, ZEROBASEONE, Zico, NCT 127, Tiger JK, Katseye and actors Soo Hyun Kim and Min Younger Park.
The CJ ENM-produced pageant is partnering with The CW on a reside broadcast of the pageant’s Sunday night time live performance, airing at 8 p.m. ET on July 28. The televised live performance will characteristic Jeon Somi, NCT 127, STAYC, Zerobaseone, Zico and Izna. Plus, The Hollywood Reporter has completely discovered that Awkwafina is ready to look throughout the televised occasion, alongside the host: actor Kim Soo Hyun.
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Actress Awkwafina is about to seem throughout The CW‘s upcoming stay broadcast of the 2024 version of KCON Los Angeles, The Hollywood Reporter has completely discovered.
The 36-year-old actress will seem as a particular visitor with host Kim Soo Hyun, a wildly well-liked Korean actor, through the Ok-pop pageant’s primetime broadcast.
Earlier this month, the Nexstar-owned broadcast community and Korean leisure large CJ ENM introduced they had been partnering for the stay broadcast of the KCON L.A.’s Sunday evening live performance, which is about to air at 8 p.m. ET on July 28. The published would be the first time a Ok-pop efficiency present shall be proven on nationwide TV in primetime.
“It is a groundbreaking broadcast for Ok-Pop and the music business and having Awkwafina as a particular visitor for the night is a dream come true,” CJ ENM’s head of music leisure Harry H.Ok. Shin mentioned in an announcement. “Her dynamic persona and presence on stage will add that further layer of pleasure we’re in search of to make the evening one for the entire nation to recollect.”
CJ ENM has additionally introduced that The CW broadcast will embrace a particular pre-recorded stage from boy group Enhypen, together with particular performances from BIBI, Hyolyn, INI, TWS and ME:I. They be part of beforehand introduced performers Jeon Somi, NCT 127, STAYC, Zerobaseone and Zico for the Sunday evening live performance.
Izna, the newly shaped woman group comprised of seven contestants from the lately concluded South Korean music survival present I-Land 2: N/a, had been initially slated to carry out, however the pageant introduced Friday evening that the group shall be unable to take part in KCON L.A. as a result of surprising visa points.
KCON — a worldwide Ok-pop pageant that includes performances and panels — has had a constant presence in Southern California for greater than a decade and considers L.A. to be the flagship occasion of the CJ ENM-produced pageant sequence.
The three-day occasion, going down this 12 months on the Crypto.com Enviornment, L.A. Conference Heart and Gilbert Lindsay Plaza in downtown Los Angeles, provides Ok-pop followers the prospect to see a slew of well-liked teams. Increasing from years previous, KCON plans to make the most of 4 levels: The M Countdown (named after the weekly Korean music present from KCON’s dad or mum firm) stage is inside Crypto.com Enviornment, and the others — together with a showcase stage to introduce L.A. followers to rookie acts who haven’t promoted closely within the U.S. — are on the Conference Heart and plaza.
For daytime programming, the pageant places on fan actions and stay performances, and it ends every day with a live performance at Crypto.com Enviornment. Samsung Galaxy is the title sponsor for this 12 months’s pageant.
The L.A. pageant will happen July 26-28, with tickets obtainable on the pageant’s web site.
The CW is bringing the 2024 version of Ok-pop pageant KCON to tv, Korean leisure big CJ ENM introduced Thursday.
The Nexstar-owned broadcast community and CJ ENM are partnering for a reside broadcast of the pageant’s Sunday evening live performance, which is about to air at 8 p.m. ET July 28. The published would be the first time a Ok-pop efficiency present will likely be proven on nationwide TV in primetime.
KCON — a worldwide Ok-pop pageant that includes performances and panels — has had a constant presence in Southern California for greater than a decade and considers L.A. to be the flagship occasion of the CJ ENM-produced pageant sequence.
The three-day occasion, happening this yr on the Crypto.com Area, L.A. Conference Middle and Gilbert Lindsay Plaza in downtown Los Angeles, offers Ok-pop followers the possibility to see a slew of fashionable teams. Increasing from years previous, KCON plans to make the most of 4 levels: The M Countdown (named after the weekly Korean music present from KCON’s mother or father firm) stage is inside Crypto.com Area, and the others — together with a showcase stage to introduce L.A. followers to rookie acts who haven’t promoted closely within the U.S. — are on the Conference Middle and plaza.
For daytime programming, the pageant places on fan actions and reside performances, and it ends every day with a live performance at Crypto.com Area.
“We’re past excited to companion with The CW to deliver the electrifying M Countdown at KCON L.A. 2024 reside to nationwide primetime tv,” CJ ENM’s head of music leisure Harry H.Ok. Shin stated of the brand new partnership in a launch. “This historic broadcast is a testomony to the unbelievable group of Ok-pop followers who’ve made these teams international sensations.”
This yr’s pageant roster was initially introduced in June and contains: A.C.E, APOKI, Bibi, BoyNextDoor, Craxy, Drippin, DXMON, Enhypen, god, Sistar’s Hyolyn, I-Land 2 (Izna), INI, Isaac Hong, Jeon Somi, Jo Yuri, Kep1er, ME:I, NMIXX, P1Harmony, POW, STAYC, SHINee’s Taemin, TWS, ZEROBASEONE and Zico. KCON has since added NCT 127, the newly debuted Hybe-Geffen Data woman group Katseye, Tiger JK and actors Soo Hyun Kim and Min Younger Park to the lineup.
The televised live performance is scheduled to characteristic Jeon Somi, NCT 127, STAYC, Zerobaseone, Zico and Izna (the newly created woman group comprised of seven contestants from the not too long ago concluded South Korean music survival present I-Land 2: N/a), in accordance with KCON’s web site.
The L.A. pageant will happen July 26-28, with tickets obtainable on the pageant’s web site.
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