Global Festival Uniting K-Pop And K-Culture In London: "Korea On Stage" Celebrates 140 Years of Korea-UK Relations

Find out the artists attending the "Korea on Stage in London," happening this November!

Eunice, Kpopmap Editor
3 min to read · Published : Oct 19, 2023

Global Festival Uniting K-Pop And K-Culture In London: "Korea On Stage" Celebrates 140 Years of Korea-UK Relations

Get ready for an extraordinary event celebrating the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and the UK! "Korea on Stage in London" is about to light up the OVO Arena Wembley in London on November 8 at 7PM (London time). The entire lineup has been revealed, and fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating this fantastic event.

To build up the excitement, teaser videos have been popping up on the KBS K-Pop YouTube channel. First, a teaser featuring actress Gong SeungYeon, who's serving as the MC, was released. In this video, Gong SeungYeon beautifully showcases Korea's cultural treasures against the stunning backdrop of Jongmyo Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Jannabi, one of the biggest bands in Korea today, was also featured in a teaser video.

Choi JungHoon, a member, shared that he felt that his dream is coming true.

I feel like my dream has been half-fulfilled by being able to perform at Wembley, which I have longed for.
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The other member of the band, Kim DoHyung, also expressed his excitement to perform in the said event.

I am excited to share the music of children who grew up listening to British music in Korea.

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The third teaser features none other than Xdinary Heroes, a K-Pop rock band. Bassist JooYeon's passionate performance is already getting global fans hyped.

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Notably, Jannabi and Xdinary Heroes are gearing up for 100% live performances, and they're ready to showcase their pride as "Chosun Bands" on this special day.

"Korea on Stage" is not your ordinary show; it's the first performance featuring cultural treasures. This year, it's taking place in London to commemorate the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and the UK. The event features a fantastic lineup, including ATEEZ, P1Harmony, STAYC, Jannabi, Lee YoungJi, Xdinary Heroes, xikers, BOYNEXTDOOR, gayageum player Yageum Yageum, and British singer-songwriter Henry Moodie.

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Expect to be moved by the music exchange between these two countries as they perform famous songs representing Korea and the UK. Additionally, there's a vlog video with actress Choi JiHye to give you a taste of Seoul, including Korean cultural treasures, food, and experiences. Fans can look forward to various events like Polaroid photos with the performers, signed CDs, and the free distribution of official goods from the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation.

Don't miss this special event! "Korea on Stage in London" will be broadcast on KBS 2TV at the end of November and shared with the world through KBS World. If you are trying to find tickets, you may visit here.

Excited for "Korea on Stage in London"? Share your thoughts with us at the comments!

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ATEEZ At Coachella Week 2 Was A Ritual Of Love & A Warcry At The Same Time

ATEEZ gave us one of the most unforgettable performances for week 2 of Coachella 2024 and I have some thoughts about it.

Ishani Sarkar, Kpopmap Editor
3 min to read · Published : Apr 22, 2024

ATEEZ At Coachella Week 2 Was A Ritual Of Love & A Warcry At The Same Time

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The cozy comfort of a much-awaited Saturday morning was settling in when I tuned in to the Coachella Week 2 "Sahara" stage live broadcast. Having witnessed the absolute grandeur of ATEEZ's Week 1 performance at Coachella, I was mostly expecting a reiteration of the same iconic level for Week 2. However, what we got was something out of this world.

One phrase kept going round and round in my mind as I watched this ATEEZ set at Coachella week 2. This is a ritual of love. Love for music, love for performance, and very distinctly, love for each other. ATEEZ's Coachella week 2 performance was not just one of the best performances at Coachella this year, but it was a glorious invocation of the muses. Having studied literature and art for all my life, I cannot possibly think of a better way to describe the breathless brilliance of this performance.

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Getting the obvious out of the way, of course, ATEEZ's confidence, panache, showmanship, vocals, rap, dance, and all other technicalities were much more polished than in week 1. The boys were now more aware of the stage, and having had one go at it, they were definitely more relaxed. In Korean, this state of mind where one recognizes scope or room to expand is called "yeoyu" (여유).

Yeoyu is something you see in a seasoned warrior, and when our Captain walked onto the stage that night with his members, ATEEZ looked nothing short of warrior princes coming for the throne. Every single member stood out in their own unique way, with their versatile talents on full display. The visuals were top-tier, as always, the styling - en pointe, and the vibes - immaculate. The rap came across power-packed and smooth, the vocals were resounding yet delicate when need be, and energy was at an all-time high. These men knew what they were doing, even with the slightest gaze they held out to the audience, and the effortlessness of it all elevated the performance to a whole new level.

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This time, it was as if ATEEZ was putting their lives on the line and thankfully, the camera work delivered in picking up the detailed nuances of this performance. Even as I write this, I'm taken back to SeongHwa, sword in hand, screaming into the sky to call forth the last ounce of strength he needed to pour his all into his art. When SeongHwa roared, like lightning sent back to the heavens, the lump in my throat threatened to escape, only to be held back by the realization that I was looking at a spitting image of Sung JinWoo from "Solo Leveling". Now, I need that live-action to happen, and I need SeongHwa to play humanity's greatest hunter.

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The very next thing I remember is a singular black tear running down his cheek as he stared right down at the camera. This moment has gone viral and for good reason, too, as artists flock to SeongHwa, having found their new muse.

However, it wasn't just the aesthetics of it all that left an impression. To me, as an ATINY and a Hallyu Journalist, this tear represented how far ATEEZ had come. The unstilted passion, diligence, hard work, and endless struggle they endured culminated in this one defining moment when they were on top of the world. ATEEZ, who started from nothing, created something, and won everything, were declaring to the world that they were just getting started.

The respect ATEEZ had for the Coachella stage, for the audience, and for everyone who supported them, especially ATINY, is what that tear symbolized to my eye, but like all art, this, too, is up to your interpretation.

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