Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large K-pop stars including Zerobaseone, NCT 127, Stayc, Jeon Somi, Zico and I-Land 2 are among the acts set to perform at the KCON L.A.
2024 mainstage, which will be broadcast live for the first time on The CW later this month. The KCON LA 2024 live telecast will air on Sunday, July 28 at 8 p.m.
ET. According to producer CJ ENM, this reps the first time a K-pop performance special has been broadcast live in primetime on national television in the United States, which the producer touted as “a testament to the genre’s explosive global growth and the unwavering dedication of its fans.” The airing is part of a license deal between CJ ENM and The CW.
KCON, a festival devoted to all things K-Pop and its fans, takes place from July 26 to July 28 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena.
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