The reverse season concept worked... 2023 Genie Music Festival, Zico → Lee Hi successfully completed on hot stage

The ‘2023 Genie Music Festival’ ended successfully amidst the enthusiasm of fans.

The '2023 Genie Music Festival' was held on the 9th and 10th at KINTEX in Ilsan with over 20,000 audiences, forgetting winter for a while and enjoying summer, becoming one with top artists and enjoying a live stage. The '2023 Genie Music Festival', a reverse-season concept festival, offered a variety of entertainment such as passionate live performances by top artists such as Zico, Lee Hi, and Changmo, summer activities, and resort food.

The '2023 Genie Music Festival', befitting its subtitle 'Holiday Beach Resort', provided a swimming pool and sunbed relaxation zone reminiscent of a resort and a variety of activities. It received an enthusiastic response from the audience by providing various convenience facilities so that they could enjoy relaxation, activities, and performances by top artists at a summer resort.

The first stage of the '2023 Genie Music Festival' on the 9th was opened by the newcomer DXMON, who attracted attention even before his debut. He impressed the festival audience with his seasoned stage manners that were not typical of rookies. J MIN, TRADE L, and Woody Gochild added color to the festival with emotional live performances, while youra and Dawn Malik heated up the concert hall with their live performances worthy of talented artists. Coogi, Giriboy, and Sik-K interacted with the audience with a hot stage that made them forget the midwinter cold, while IM and Changmo performed a powerful live performance that the audience enjoyed together. When Zico went on the final stage, the audience cheered, and Zico reciprocated by decorating the final stage with a passionate live performance. The audience also responded by singing along, leaving a strong impression on the first day of the ‘2023 Genie Music Festival’.

On the 10th, 82 MAJOR announced the start of the festival with a sophisticated performance of rap and synchronized dance. Next, NINE TO SIX delivered a great performance, Jup A seduced the audience with a sweet voice, and Minoy, Wonstein, and Big Natty, as beloved artists at the festival, communicated with many audiences and presented pleasant stages. Next, Rellermalz and Han Seungwoo tempted the audience with live music and attractive performances, while C Jamm and BewhY added to the excitement of the festival by showing an overwhelming live performance with excellent techniques that left you spellbound. Lee Hi, who took the long-awaited final stage of the '2023 Genie Music Festival' held over two days, captivated the audience with her unique appealing voice and lovely stage manners.

Lee Sang-heon, head of Genie Music's marketing division, said, "The 2023 Genie Music Festival is a festival that presents a new concept and new style, and was successfully completed with enthusiastic cheers from over 20,000 audiences over two days." He added, "We will continue to create a hot festival where the best artists and audiences become one. “We will create a festival that provides fresh enjoyment,” he said.

Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr