MUSIC
Beautiful Mint Life 2026 Unveils First Lineup with Exciting New Changes
On May 30th, the lineup includes the popular band 'Touched', known for filling the Ticketlink Live Arena, and ballad singer Jung Seung-hwan, who returns with deeper emotions after his military service. Also featured are 'NFlying', who are reaching new career heights with their 25-city world tour, and Car, the Garden, who topped the charts with 'You Become My Small World'. Festival favorites 'Peppertones', 'K-pop Star 5' runner-up Ahn Ye-eun, rising star AxMxP, and talented guitarist and vocalist Yeon Jeong are also part of the lineup.
On May 31st, the spotlight will be on Jang Ki-ha, who returns to the BML stage with a new album. Other notable acts include Roy Kim, who continues to sell out nationwide tours, singer-songwriter Ha Hyun-sang, who left a lasting impression with his OST for the drama 'Beloved Thief', and super rookie band Dragon Pony. The lineup is rounded out by Sim Kyu-sun, So Soo-bin from 'Sing Again 3', KIK, who has shown remarkable growth since BML2025, and soulful R&B vocalist g0nny.
Mint Paper, the organizer, announced that BML will take place at a new venue, the Oil Tank Culture Park, to mark its 20th anniversary. The event will focus on key themes such as 'RE (Rebuild)', aiming to utilize the venue's structural features to create an immersive experience by reducing the distance between the stage and the audience. The festival will also move away from picnic-style viewing to offer diverse stage formats, including standing and indoor viewing areas, along with interactive programs to enhance the connection between artists and fans.
The festival will also emphasize 'SPECTRUM', aiming to expand musical boundaries with experimental stages and introduce promising new artists, offering audiences the joy of discovering 'artists you want to keep to yourself'.
To make these changes more accessible, the festival has introduced a bold ticket policy under the theme '20 (Twenty)'. In celebration of Mint Paper's 20th anniversary, tickets will be available at a 20% discount for the first 20 days after release, priced at 99,000 KRW, to attract a wider audience.
'Beautiful Mint Life 2026' will be held from May 30th to 31st at the Oil Tank Culture Park in Mapo-gu. Official tickets will be available from February 19th through NOL Ticket, YES24, and Naver Reservation. The second lineup will be announced on March 12th. For more information, visit the Mint Paper website and Beautiful Mint Life's official social media channels.
Reporter: Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia one@tenasia.co.kr
