KCON LA 2025, the world’s No.1 K-POP Fan and Artist Festival, officially begins tomorrow, bringing the biggest names in K-pop, the most exciting new artists, and unforgettable fan experiences to downtown Los Angeles for a three-day celebration of Korean music, fashion, beauty, food, and fandom. With the countdown nearly over, CJ ENM today revealed a final round of programming updates sure to get fans even more excited for this year’s epic event.
KCON has built a reputation for delivering exclusive stages and once-in-a-lifetime performances, and this year is no exception. Fans can look forward to a variety of special collaborations and iconic covers, including:
* A special performance by LEE YOUNGJI and ZEROBASEONE(ZB1)’s SUNG HAN BIN
* A duet between Roy Kim and ZB1’s KIM TAE RAE and ZB1’s SEOK MATTHEW and PARK GUN WOOK
* Rising artist izna will perform a fresh take on IZ*ONE’s hit “FIESTA” and also perform “Golden”
* YUQI and ZB1’s ZHANG HAO will team up to perform a special stage
* HxW (SEVENTEEN) will showcase “ECHO! (Prod. WOOZI)”
* The special , created to mark Mnet’s 30th anniversary, will feature standout cover stages including NOWZ performing Stray Kids’ “MANIAC,” JO1 covering SEVENTEEN’s “Fear,” MEOVV performing a reimagined version of Brown Eyed Girls’ “Abracadabra.“
In addition to the main performances, fans will also have the opportunity to engage with artists through exclusive events. Actor and singer YIM Siwan will hold a special fan meetup on August 1 at the X STAGE, giving attendees a rare chance to connect directly with the beloved star in an intimate setting. On top of that YIM and actor Byung Hun Lee will make special appearances on the M COUNTDOWN on the first day of KCON LA 2025, with Lee’s special opening.
The FESTIVAL GROUNDS, an essential part of the KCON experience, are returning with an expanded slate of activities and exhibits. FESTIVAL GROUNDS is where fans can experience the breadth of Korean pop culture in one dynamic space. The FESTIVAL GROUNDS also feature a vibrant PHOTO ZONE designed for capturing share-worthy moments. Attendees can explore curated K-content displays that showcase both K-movies and previews of the newest K-dramas, including Dear X and Law and The City. Brand activations, giveaways, food vendors, and more will be available throughout the weekend.
With just one day to go, fans are encouraged to finalize their plans, charge their phones, and prepare for a weekend filled with music, culture, and unforgettable memories. Whether catching a mainstage show at Crypto.com Arena, meeting a favorite artist in the LA Convention Center, or discovering the latest in Korean drama and film at the FESTIVAL GROUNDS, KCON LA 2025 promises to be the ultimate celebration of K-culture.
Tickets are available now via AXS. Additional schedules and real-time updates are posted at www.kconusa.com
About CJ ENM
CJ ENM is a leading entertainment company founded in Korea in 1995. Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025, CJ ENM’s entertainment division has been continuously shaping the next chapter of K-culture within the global entertainment industry, spanning media content, music, film, and performing arts.
CJ ENM has created, produced, and distributed globally acclaimed content, including the Oscar-winning film Parasite, Tony Award-winning musicals such as Kinky Boots, hit TV series like Queen of Tears, the globally successful music competition show I Can See Your Voice, and more. CJ ENM is further pursuing opportunities to develop talent, such as leading K-pop 5th generation boy group ZEROBASEONE.
United under the slogan ‘We live to discover Untold Originals,’ CJ ENM has three major production and distribution studios: a drama production powerhouse, Studio Dragon; a U.S.-based studio, Fifth Season; and a K-OTT content production studio, CJ ENM STUDIOS.
It also operates Korea’s leading online streaming platform, TVING. CJ ENM also presents KCON, the world’s largest K-POP Fan & Artist Festival, and MAMA AWARDS, the world’s No.1 K-POP awards, in order to bring K-culture experiences to people all over the world. To learn more about CJ ENM, please visit: http://www.cjenm.com
About KCON
KCON is the world’s No.1 K-POP Fan & Artist festival celebrating Korean culture and music. Since launching in 2012, it has been leading the global expansion of K-culture for 13 years, broadening its reach from 10,000 attendees in its first year to garnering over 5.9 million fans from more than 170 countries for KCON LA 2024, both on-site and online, through digital platforms.
KCON has established its footing as a flagship event, holding events across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America, and has been providing the largest forum for fans to directly connect with each other, artists, and professionals from the Korean entertainment industry.
