If you need any indication of the power of hallyu and Korean popular culture, look no further than how CJ E&M‘s KCON has grown since its launch in 2012.
KCON hosted over 42,000 attendees from around the world last summer at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, and this year, the convention is bringing its A game. From Friday, July 31 to Sunday, Aug. 2, fans can expect plenty of panels, workshops, food fashion and more at the L.A. LIVE plaza in Downtown L.A., punctuated by two concerts at the Staples Center on Saturday and Sunday.
Last year’s lineup included B1A4, BTS, CNBLUE, G-Dragon, Girl’s Generation, IU, Jung Joon Young, SPICA, TEEN TOP and VIXX. We’ll keep you updated on when this year’s artists are announced—KCON promises that the concerts will “Ignite Your Feelz.”
Check out KCON 2015 USA’s website for more information. You can watch a recap of last year’s KCON below.
Check out the members of our new fave girl group #SPICA striking their best “selca” poses! #selfie #kpop #KCON2014 pic.twitter.com/WKSzSmXM9g
— KoreAm (@KoreAm) August 9, 2014
The handsome men of #B1A4 draw quite a crowd. #seaoffans #whoami #whereami #KCON2014 pic.twitter.com/tnKGJDAYij — KoreAm (@KoreAm) August 9, 2014
I spy @DANakaDAN #meetandgreet #fanengagement #KCON2014 pic.twitter.com/PNvHRXPdaV — KoreAm (@KoreAm) August 9, 2014
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Featured image courtesy of KCON
