KCON 2022 back in Los Angeles after 2-year break for the pandemic – K-pop groups StayC, Enhypen, Stray Kids, Itzy and more feature
- The world’s largest Korean pop culture convention is an in-person event again in Los Angeles after 2020 and 2021 saw it move online
- The convention features special performances, fan engagements and concerts. Some of the K-pop groups performing are making their North American debut
KCON is back in Los Angeles, three years since the world’s largest Korean pop culture convention was last held in person in 2019. For 2020 and 2021, the convention moved online because of social distancing rules amid the coronavirus pandemic.
When the event was held in person previously, more than 150,000 attendees enjoyed days of Korean films, music and other cultural phenomena, followed by nights of concerts featuring major K-pop stars. This year’s convention will run until August 21.
There will also be a series of special performances and fan engagements that bring the stars face to face with their fans.
Now, as touring resumes throughout much of the world for musical acts, KCON is one of several K-pop-oriented festivals that have taken place in 2022 outside South Korea, including in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
