From cover stages of hit songs by BLACKPINK and SEVENTEEN to an event with 2 million cumulative attendees where you can win a KCON lifetime admission pass, We bring you the highlights of ”JAPAN 2025”!

CJ ENM Co., Ltd., the Korean headquarters of CJ ENM Japan Co., Ltd., will hold the 2019 Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture from May 9th (Friday) to 11th (Sunday), and will be the first event to attract a total of 2 million visitors.
Just seven days before the imminent "KCON JAPAN 2025" event, the highlights of the event have been revealed.
With a track record of producing one ``first'' after another for 13 years, the festival ``KCON'' has once again prepared a wealth of unique attractions and content.
"KCON" Limited Special Stage: "IS:SUE" will perform "BLACKPINK", "tripleS" will perform "SEVENTEEN", "P1Har
mony" will cover "EXO"! Other noteworthy OPENING STAGES will be appearing one after another. "M
The opening stage, which will mark the spectacular start of "COUNTDOWN", will feature hit songs by legendary artists representing K-POP, performed by the currently most popular artists.
On the first day, "KickFlip", "IS:SUE" and "tripleS" performed "Stray
Kids," "BLACKPINK," and "SEVENTEEN" on the second day, while "P1Harmony" will perform an "EXO" song and "izna" will perform "TWICE
On the third day, KiiiKiii and CRAVITY will recreate the stages of 2NE1 and NCT 127, which is expected to captivate K-POP fans of all generations.
This year's "KCON JAPAN" is a content that realizes close communication between fans and artists!
At "2025," fans can enjoy a super close-up event where they can interact with artists at a closer distance.
A total of 14 K-POP artists are scheduled to meet their fans at "MEET & GREET". It has become established as a gateway for up-and-coming artists to enter the global stage.
Starting this year, KCON will also be showcasing a new flagship content called "SHOWCASE." The newly established "X STAGE" will feature artists from various genres performing with their unique personalities.
In addition, this year, the stars of the K-TV series, actors Cho Yi Hyun and Choo Young Woo, will appear at KCON for the first time, allowing you to enjoy not only K-POP but also K-TV series.
You can experience a variety of things at the same time. You can also enjoy the "ARTIST EXCLUSIVE" event, where you can show up at the right time for your favorite artist's performance and watch them up close in a 360-degree setting.
In addition to the "DANCE STAGE," there is also a "DANCE STAGE" for dance-loving fans, where they can learn key choreography techniques from artists.
From programs where you can learn choreography directly from artists to cover dance challenges and random play dance, the audience can become one with music and dance through a variety of K-POP dance content.
Every year, the DREAM POP event, which has been a big hit at KCON and where fans and artists perform together on M COUNTDOWN,
The STAGE is also a highlight. Dozens of fans selected through local auditions will take to the stage and perform songs by "IS:SUE", "BOYNEXTDOOR", "TWS
It is expected that the group will complete their performance together with the group and create unforgettable memories. KCON, which has set a record as the first K-POP festival, has reached a total of 10,000 attendees.
2 million viewers! Last year's "KCON LA 2024" was the first K-POP festival to be broadcast in prime time in the United States on the American broadcasting station CW network.
It was broadcast live across the nation, establishing K-POP's global status. This year's KCON JAPAN 2025 is set to be another historic moment.
Since the event began, the cumulative number of attendees from 14 regions around the world is expected to exceed 2 million with the launch of KCON JAPAN 2025, and a special commemorative event is planned.
At the M COUNTDOWN STAGE, a random drawing will be held among the attendees, and one person will be chosen to receive a prize such as a "KCON lifetime admission pass (2 tickets per person)" as a token of appreciation.
K-beauty, K-food, K-contents - the forefront of trends in Korean culture! FESTIVAL, the global expansion of K-brands
At GROUNDS, booths will be set up where visitors can experience the diverse charms of Korean culture, including K-beauty, K-food, K-fashion, and K-contents.
Samsung Galaxy will participate as the title sponsor for the second year in a row, offering spectators the chance to experience its products and special experiences linked to various KCON events.
"K-COLLECTION with KCON JAPAN" is a project that supports the expansion of small and medium-sized businesses by working with small and medium-sized venture companies, large and small businesses, and agricultural and fishery cooperation foundations.
The 2025 Korea International Beauty Show will also be a highlight. Forty small and medium-sized companies from various fields, including beauty, food, fashion, and content, will participate and introduce excellent Korean products.
Olive Young, which is a leader in global beauty trends beyond K-beauty, will also set up a special booth to share its latest business with KCON audiences.
The event will introduce the latest beauty trends, support the global expansion of K-beauty indie brands, and heat up the venue even more.
A "Galaxy JAPAN 2025 x Galaxy Harajuku" collaboration pop-up will be held at the Galaxy
It is being held in Harajuku. Have fun imitating the poses of artists at the "Photo Club."
You can experience "KCON JAPAN 2025" early by listening to the "Audio Club" and hidden messages from artists.
CJ has been held around the world since its launch in Irvine, USA in 2012.
ENM's KCON is a festival model that covers all aspects of culture with a focus on music content.
KCON has played a pioneering role in the spread of Korean culture. It has been held in 14 regions around the world, including Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States, and the total number of attendees is soon to surpass 2 million.
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