KCON confirmed to be held in Saudi Arabia in October

CJ ENM has confirmed to hold 'KCON SAUDI ARABIA 2023' at The Boulevard Riyadh City in Saudi Arabia on Friday, October 6th and Saturday, 7th, and will feature artist The lineup has been revealed.

The Boulevard Riyadh City, where this year's KCON will be held following last year, is the Mohammed Abdu Arena, the first multi-purpose stadium built in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. It will be held at the concert hall. 'KCON SAUDI ARABIA 2023' will be held for two days, on Friday, October 6th and Saturday, October 7th, local time.

The lineup of artists who will decorate a spectacular show unique to 'KCON SAUDI ARABIA 2023' has also been unveiled. Dreamcatcher, EL7Z UP, EVNNE, EVERGLOW, HIGHLIGHT, HYOLYN, KARD, OH MY GIRL, RIZE ), SUPER JUNIOR, SUPER JUNIOR-D&E, TEMPEST, THE NEW SIX (TNX), 8TURN, etc. There are 14 teams (*in alphabetical order).

Shim Jun-beom, head of CJ ENM’s music content business division, said, “As this year’s KCON is being held after the pandemic, it is becoming a turning point by preparing more diverse shows and conventions than ever before and expanding partnerships with global companies.” “Through KCON, we will continue to serve as a platform where K-POP fandoms from all over the world can communicate and enjoy various K-culture contents online and offline,” he said.

Kim Se-ah, Ten Asia reporter haesmik@tenasia.co.kr