The highly anticipated KCON LA 2024, a three-day extravaganza, will be held from July 26 to July 28, 2024. This star-studded event is scheduled to take place across three venues in Los Angeles: the LA Convention Center, Gilbert Lindsay Plaza, and Crypto.com Arena.
Fans can live stream the festival on its official YouTube channel, @KCON Official.
This year, CJ ENM, a South Korean entertainment company, has teamed up with The CW Network, an American television network, to bring the event to a wider audience. For the first time in the festival's history, a K-pop festival will be broadcast live on national U.S. television.
The event scheduled for Sunday, July 28, at 8 pm ET will feature performances and meet-and-greet sessions by various K-pop soloists and groups.
The festival, which began in 2012, is celebrating its 12th anniversary this year. Over the course of three days, various stars will take on the role of hosts or emcees.
The main concert, M COUNTDOWN, will feature The King’s Affection star Rowoon, K-pop idol Jeon Somi, and Queen of Tears fame Kim Soo-hyun as hosts on each respective day.
KCON LA 2024: Complete lineup of the artists performing and more
One of Korea's premier music festivals, KCON has now garnered a global following. Before we dive into the lineup, let's highlight the four main stages where fans can catch their favorite acts:
- M COUNTDOWN: The main concert stage. (Crypto.com Arena)
- K CON STAGE: An interactive artist-fan session featuring short performances. (South Hall of the LA Convention Center)
- MEET & GREET: A chance for fans to meet and interact with their favorite K-drama stars and idols. (Near the KCON STAGE)
- SHOWCASE: Performances by rookie groups. (LA Convention Center’s South Hall)
K-pop enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the annual lineup announcement. Below is a detailed day-by-day list of this year's performers.
DAY 1- JULY 26, 2024
M COUNTDOWN:
- BIBI
- BOYNEXTDOOR
- INI
- Kep1er
- P1Harmony
- TAEMIN
KCON STAGE:
- AleXa
- INI
- JO YURI
- P1Harmony
- ZEROBASEONE
MEET & GREET:
- Kep1er
- NMIXX
- ZEROBASEONE
SHOWCASE:
- APOKI
- DRIPPIN
- DXMON
DAY 2- JULY 27, 2024
M COUNTDOWN:
- ENHYPEN
- god
- JO YURI
- ME:I
- NMIXX
- TWS
- Special appearance - P1Harmony
KCON STAGE:
- BIBI
- BOYNEXTDOOR
- HYOLYN
- LØREN
- NMIXX
- Special appearance - Tiger JK
MEET & GREET:
- BOYNEXTDOOR
- JEON SOMI
- P1Harmony
- Special appearance - Park Min-young
SHOWCASE:
- CRAXY
- POW
DAY 3- JULY 28, 2024
M COUNTDOWN:
- JEON SOMI
- NCT 127
- STAYC
- ZEROBASEONE
- ZICO
- Special appearance - BIBI, HYOLYN, INI, ME:I, TWS
KCON STAGE:
- A.C.E
- god
- STAYC
- TWS
MEET & GREET:
- HYOLYN
- STAYC
- TWS
- Special Fan Meeting - Kim Soo-hyun
SHOWCASE:
- Isaac Hong
- ME:I
An exclusive fan meeting has been included in the lineup, featuring renowned K-drama stars Park Min-young from Marry My Husband and Kim Soo-hyun from the popular drama Queen of Tears, scheduled for July 27 and July 28, respectively, at the LA Convention Center South Hall.
Where to watch the event online?
If you're unable to attend the event in person this year, you can catch the entire festival via live stream on the festival's official YouTube channel, @KCON.
For kpop enthusiasts in the U.S., Sunday’s M Countdown concert will be broadcast live on The CW Network at 8 p.m. ET and PT for viewers on the West Coast.
Over the course of three days, attendees can partake in diverse activities, explore merchandise stalls, and engage in numerous planned festivities.