Busan Set to Host BOF 2019 for Global K-POP Lovers This October

BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA--(Business Wire / Korea Newswire)--Busan One Asia Festival (BOF), a festival for everyone who loves K-POP around the world, is slated to open from the 19th to 25th of October in the attractive city of Busan, harmonized by the sea, mountains and rivers.

As BOF marks its 4th year, the 2019 festival is preparing upgraded contents in order to provide enjoyable experiences for visitors. First, a star-studded K-POP Concert will open up the grand festival on the 19th of October with a lineup that features AB61X, ITZY, HA SUNG WOON, KIM JAE HWAN and KIM SE JEONG, at a beautiful sunset spot, Hwamyung Eco Park. Family Park Concert will mark the finale of the festival on the 25th. Through the powerful music, audience will all become one regardless of age. Stray Kids, Lovelyz and JBJ95 will also join the finale and make a promise to meet again at BOF 2020.

BOF Land will take place at Gunam-ro, nearby the famous beautiful beach of Haeundae. BOF Land is a cultural playground to see, play, take a photo, as well as enjoy a variety of K-culture contents. Visitors will indeed be full of excitement.

This year, the festival is featuring a new public audition project: Music Lable On BOF, in collaboration with CUBE Entertainment. The next BOF K-POP stars will be born at this event. The recruitment process will open by the 24th of September. Winners will be guaranteed a spot to perform on the special stage and become trainees of major entertainment companies.

This is not the end. Another special event is waiting for hip hop lovers. Top hip hop artists including Simon Dominic, Punchnello and Hoody will perform at the Hip Hop Mashup Concert and will heat up Busan with their passion. The concert will take place at the Busan Cinema Center on the 20th of October.

As well, visitors will find joy in Busan’s authentic culture, the new wave of Hallyu and attractions in every corner of the city. Those who wish to participate can find details through the official website (www.bof.or.kr) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/BusanOneAsiaFestival).

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