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.

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.
Jannabi's Choi JungHoon

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Kpopmap has successfully concluded the live broadcast of the highly-anticipated "2023 The Fact Music Awards (TMA)" in North and Latin America, exclusively on Kpopmap's Facebook Live channel.

On the 10th of October, the "2023 The Fact Music Awards (TMA)" was held, bringing together some of the biggest stars in the K-Pop world who have garnered much love and attention from global fans in the past year through their various activities and presented outstanding performances on the TMA stage, complete with dazzling LED lighting, and delicate stage effects, immersing the audience in their talent and charms.

The grand opening performance was brought to us by NewJeans with a beautiful Intro, followed by a special version of 'Super Shy', prepared just for the TMA 2023. Artists like Lee ChanWon and Jannabi delivered emotionally charged performances fitting the sentimentality of the deep autumn evening, while "celebrity of celebrities" Lim YoungWoong wowed audiences with his energetic performance of 'Grain Of Sand' and 'Do Or Die', showcasing his dance skills. Finally, SEVENTEEN, the winner of the "2023 The Fact Music Awards" Daesang, set the stage on fire with powerful performances of 'F*ck My Life' and 'Super'.

Performances of artists attending the "The Fact Music Awards" for the first time also captivated audiences with their freshness. From globally renowned groups like aespa and NMIXX to summer queen Kwon EunBi and vibrant rookies ZEROBASEONE, RIIZE, xikers, and BOYNEXTDOOR, all lit up the night with extraordinary stages.

With Girls' Generation's SeoHyun and Jun HyunMoo hosting this memorable event together for the fifth time in a row (it is also SeoHyun's sixth time), proving their unbeatable chemistry as MCs, iconic performances by 17 K-Pop superstars and 27 leading Korean entertainers acting as presenters, the "2023 The Fact Music Awards" achieved a high degree of perfection and richness.

To bring the unforgettable 2023 TMA to international fans, Kpopmap played a significant role once more by live-streaming the "2023 The Fact Music Awards" in North and Latin America, with English subtitles on Kpopmap's Facebook Live channel. Even though the 2023 TMA was streaming in the early hours of the day for North and Latin America, over 100,000 local fans tuned in to the live broadcast in real-time through Kpopmap's Facebook live streaming service.

Kpopmap provides self-produced content in English for global fans in more than 150 countries about Hallyu (the Korean Wave), including but not limited to K-Pop, K-Drama, and K-Beauty. With a robust user base exceeding 3 million monthly visitors and over 10 million page views, Kpopmap's expansion into the global MZ Generation is spearheading the growth of Hallyu fan communities on a global scale.

According to a Kpopmap representative, their future endeavors include an ongoing commitment to offer online streaming services for K-Entertainment events such as fan meetings and concerts, providing diverse entertainment options to their dedicated consumer base. This proactive move aligns with the current revival of the offline performance market and the online performance culture, which is firmly entrenched within the general public. So, if you're a Kpopmap reader, you have a lot to look forward to!

 

The "2023 The Fact Music Awards" was held last night, October 10, celebrating the artists in the music industry that truly shone the brightest in the past year. Missed out on the announcement of the winners last night? Check out the artists who bagged the awards from the event!

Here are all the winners of the "2023 The Fact Music Awards"!

 

Daesang

SEVENTEEN

 

Artist of the Year - Bonsang

NewJeans

NMIXX

aespa

TREASURE

IVE

ITZY

ATEEZ

Lim YoungWoong

Stray Kids

SEVENTEEN

 

World Wide Icon

aespa

 

World Best Performer

IVE

 

Solo Performer of the Year

Kwon EunBi

 

Band Performer of the Year

Jannabi

 

FAN N STAR Awards

FAN N STAR Most Voted Singer

BTS

 

FAN N STAR Most Voted Individual

Lim YoungWoong

 

FAN N STAR Four Star Award

Stray Kids

 

FAN N STAR Choice Award (Singer)

BTS

 

FAN N STAR Choice Award (Individual)

Lim YoungWoong

 

FAN N STAR Best Ads Awards

Lim YoungWoong

 

Idol Plus Popularity Award

BTS' JiMin

 

Listener's Choice

NewJeans

 

Next Leader

ZEROBASEONE

RIIZE

 

Hottest Award

BOYNEXTDOOR

xikers

 

Best Music Awards

Spring

Lee ChanWon

 

Summer

BTS

 

Fall

BTS' V

 

Winter

Lim YoungWoong

 

Congratulations to all of the winners!