A gigantic K-pop performance is heading into Expo 2020 Dubai, and even if you’re a die-hard fan or just intrigued about the genre, you’ll want to mark this concert on your calendar. The K-pop performance is being held in the Republic of Korea pavilion to commemorate Korea National Day, and indeed the line-up includes several major superstars.
Expo 2020 Dubai has finalized a star-studded array of performers, including legendary South Korean musician Psy and pop sensation Sunmi. GI-dle, Golden Child, and Forestella will also perform at the event, which will also include K-Pop band Stray Kids, which was previously publicized, on January 16 from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm at Jubilee Park as a celebration of the Republic of Korea’s National Day festivities.
What All You Should Know Before Watching?
The world has hit a global pandemic that had earlier led to lockdowns, and as a consequence, many previously scheduled and highly anticipated concerts, fairs, and events were also canceled. But 2022 has some different plans for all of us, and here we are on having a major concert by the famous K-pop bands. This concert will be held live in the Republic of Korea pavilion, Dubai, on January 16.
Who Are The Stray Kids?
This is a South Korean male choir founded by JYP Entertainment as a result of the same-named television program that aired in 2017. The team’s founders are Chan, Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N.The performance of the Stray Kids will surely be one of the highlights of the festival. Fans might hope to hear hit songs like Thunderous, God’s Menu, and My Pace.
Who Is Psy?
Psy, whose real name is Park Jae-sang, is a South Korean vocalist, rap artist, composer, and recording artist. Psy began his singing career in 2001, but it was his 2012 hit Gangnam Style that catapulted him to worldwide prominence.
The musical vision for the song was the quickest to reach one billion plays on YouTube. He also operates his own music company, P Nation, and is recognized for songs like Gentleman and Oppa Is Just My Style. You can expect him to sing these at the event.
Who Is Sunmi?
Sunmi debuted in the entertainment industry in 2007 with Wonder Girls, while eventually departed in 2010 to pursue her education. With the E.P.’ Full Moon,’ she launched her independent project in 2013. In 2015, Sunmireentered Wonder Girls, but the coalition dissolved in 2017. Ever since then, she’s focused on her individual work, releasing songs like ‘Gashina’ and ‘You Can’t Sit with Us.’
Who Are The Forestellas?
Bae Doohoon, Kang Hyungho, Cho Mingyu, and Ko Woorim are musicians of Forestella, a South Korean fusion singing quartet. The iconic ensemble will play at the Dubai Expo 2020 K-pop performance.
Where To Watch Expo 2020 K-pop Concert?
Fans may witness the breath-taking spectacle either offline or online on January 16, 2022, at 10:30 am/E.T. Expo 2020; guests will be able to see the spectacle live. Anyone unable to attend the function lives due to some obvious reasons of the global pandemic being one of the reasons, could nevertheless watch the performance live on the Expo 2020 Dubai YouTube channel.
