With Kpop Lux announcing they would be canceling their super K-pop festival with ten days' notice UK K-pop fans have decided to switch the narrative. In a short span of time, many fandoms have rallied around to spread the cheer for many fandoms disappointed at the organization. There’ll be a range of activities in and around London and other locations to party and dance the anger away. See below for the events organized thus far!
KSTARSCON 2023
The three-day event will have freebies, album giveaways, photo opportunities, and much more for those disheartened. For those with a ticket for a canceled event that shall not be named, show this to a staff member to claim your random official freebies!
🗓️Date: Friday 22nd September- Sunday 24th September
⏰Time: 11:00am - 4:45pm
📍Place: KStars - In-store (Unit 4, No.1 Deansgate, M3 1AZ) and Online
KSTARSCON 2023! ⭐️
KStars customers!
Here is your official run down for our 3 day event!!
When: 22nd-24th September
Where: KStars - In store and Online
Please read through all the slides carefully to understand what the weekend will entail!
- sales
- freebies
- photo… pic.twitter.com/kauMnHSXjA
— K Stars (@KStars722) September 15, 2023
KSTARSCON 2023! ⭐️
KStars customers!
Here is your official run down for our 3 day event!!
When: 22nd-24th September
Where: KStars - In store and Online
Please read through all the slides carefully to understand what the weekend will entail!
- sales
- freebies
- photo… pic.twitter.com/kauMnHSXjA
ZB1 'Hate Kpop Luxx'
The event will be open to all fandoms who were affected by K-pop lux. However, the majority of freebies will be zb1-based. Yet the kindness of the fanbase will also be printing film strips for other groups of the fandoms. You must buy a drink to gain your freebies. See the link for all the information.
🗓️Date: Friday 22nd September
⏰Time: 12:00pm -6:00 pm
📍Place: @SideQuest_Hub - Westfield Stratford city, London, E20 1EJ
"🎶hate kpoplux🎶" event!
— ZB1 EVENTS LONDON (@ZB1eventsLondon) September 13, 2023
(kpoplux replacement fan event)
For everyone who was affected by the kpoplux cancellation!
Date: Friday 22nd september
Time: 12pm - 6pm
Place: @SideQuest_Hub - Westfield stratford city, London, E20 1EJ
You must buy a drink!
+#kpoplux #zerobaseone pic.twitter.com/GMqHtZA5fd
BTS CLUB NIGHT
Everyone's favorite club night is back and heading to Manchester. The popular event sees nothing but nonstop BTS back-to-back from 11 a.m.-3 pm. Limited tickets are available so hurry!
🗓️Date: Saturday 23rd September
⏰Time: 11pm-3 am
📍Place: Band on the Wall, Manchester
Tickets: BTS club night
Manchester ARMY, we are coming back with our next BTS Club Night!! Can't wait to see you again 💜@1on1_events & @BTSUKUNITE
— BTS UK ARMY UNITE ⁷ (@BTSUKUNITE) June 13, 2023
BTS Club Night
🗓 Saturday 23rd September 2023
📍Band on the Wall, Manchester
Doors: 11pm
End Time: 3am
Age: 18+
🔗https://t.co/KvFs2jAhMY pic.twitter.com/uTbrvej0DD
NCT Dreams 7th Anniversary Picnic
Fans will be celebrating NCT Dream’s 7th Anniversary in London. The event is a picnic for czennies to celebrate 7 years together! All fandoms affected by the event are welcome!
🗓️Date: Sunday 24th September
⏰Time: from 12 pm
📍Place: Greenwich Park - location to move closer to the 02 for those who wish to gather and enjoy food etc see the link for more info!
Please join us in celebrating NCT Dream’s 7th Anniversary! 🎉💕🌱
— NCT DREAM LONDON 🇬🇧🌱 (@nctdream_london) September 13, 2023
We are hosting a picnic in London for czennies to celebrate together! 💚✨
📆 Sunday 24th September 🌷
📍 Greenwich Park 🌿
🕗 from 12pm 🌸 pic.twitter.com/5FljlIBArR
Stray Kids Reveal Cupsleeve
Sidonia Events will be hosting a Stray Kids cup sleeve to celebrate Han, Felix, and Seungmin's birthdays! Freebies are available when drinks are purchased!
🗓️Date: Saturday 23rd September- Sunday 24th September
⏰Time: 12:00pm -6:00pm
📍Place: Nutmilk tea, 5 Noel Street, Soho, London W1F 8GD
Fun Things to Do In London:
Alongside the above events, London is the perfect place to venture around all things K-pop, K-food, and drink. Check out the below to enhance the fun even more!
Photobooths
Life 4 cuts have proven to be a hit, with two more branches opening up across London. Many have a fun set of K-pop frames and props, and the aesthetics are a dream. Branches in Soho, Leicester Square, and Westfield.
⏰Opening Hours: 12:00pm -6:00pm
📍45 Old Compton St, London W1D 6HQ (first one opened)
Pochawa Grill
No trip to London Chinatown is complete without doing a Korean BBQ and drinking Soju. Pochawa Grill brings the best Korean food and fun vibes in the evening.
⏰Opening Hours: 11:30am-11pm
📍place: 29 Wardour St, London W1D 6PS
Pick Pic UK
The perfect place to get the frustration out and party at the new photobooth opening up in Shoreditch. Photobooths and a coin karaoke are available to keep the fun going.
⏰Opening Hours: 11am-11pm
📍Place: 138 Bethnal Green Road E2 6DG
Sokollab
K-pop store Sokollab announced that those who planned to see their favorite bands at Kpop Lux will be able to receive 10% off on albums and merch. Offer is available in-store or online from the 22nd to the 24th. The 10% applies to the bands who were set to perform at the festival.
🗓️Date: Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th September
⏰Time: 12:00pm -6:00pm
📍Place: SOKOLLAB LONDON, SOKOLLAB BIRMINGHAM
Plenty of K-pop tours and events are set to come to the UK in the coming months. My Must Taste recently announced the Korea On Stage event set to take place Wednesday 8th November. The latest act announcements are K-pop giants Ateez and the unstoppable Xikers. Tickets are on sale now.
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