Leading entertainment company CJ ENM announced today the first set of artists that will join the lineup for its upcoming KCON LA 2025, the world’s largest K-POP Fan & Artist Festival. The three-day KCON LA 2025 is set to take place from August 1st to 3rd at Crypto.com Arena and Los Angeles Convention Center.
KCON LA 2025 is set to captivate K-pop fans with a star-studded lineup featuring K-pop superstars to solo artists to rising stars. The first round of confirmed performing acts at KCON LA 2025 is as follows (in alphabetical order):
- CRAVITY
- HxW (SEVENTEEN)
- IS:SUE
- IVE
- izna
- JO1
- LEE YOUNGJI
- NMIXX
- P1Harmony
- Roy Kim
- ZEROBASEONE
This year’s KCON theme is titled as “KLOVER’S CLUB FAIR,” drawing inspiration from a four-leaf clover, symbolizing good luck and joy to everyone attending the one event fans know has the most access to their favorite artists. Just as each leaf of the clover has its own meaning, KCON will feature stages and activities catering to diverse K-pop and K-culture fans, much like a vibrant club fair.
KCON, which has been a force in the spread of K-pop around the world, is a K-culture festival combining masterfully produced K-pop shows with a convention where fans can experience every aspect of Korean culture – from music and fashion, to beauty and food.
For many K-pop artists, KCON has served as a crucial global launchpad. Pivotal moments of KCON include unexpected collaboration between G-Dragon and Missy Elliott and global K-pop sensation BTS’ first festival performance in the United States. KCON will continue to play a role as a flagship platform for creating opportunities, connecting K-pop artists and global fans, and cooperating with small and mid-sized businesses.
With unmatched K-pop programming that includes unforgettable fan experiences and engagements directly with artists, KCON has become synonymous with access to the biggest Korean pop stars and all-in-one events devoted to K-culture.
This year, KCON aims to present more content and be more immersive opportunities offered to fans both onsite and online. KCON LA 2025 will feature ‘FESTIVAL GROUNDS’ and multiple stages to maximize fan experiences including ‘ARTIST STAGE’, ‘MEET & GREET,’ ‘X STAGE’ and ‘M COUNTDOWN.’ These exclusive stages are only available at KCON and are uniquely presented by KCON to bring unparalleled fan experiences. Fans can meet their favorite artists up close through ‘ARTIST STAGE’ and ‘MEET & GREET,’ while ‘X STAGE’ will serve as a dynamic platform showcasing emerging K-pop artists and featuring diverse programs. On top of that, various fan participation programs will be available, including signature dance events where fans can enjoy dancing together.
KCON began in the United States in 2012 and has since been held in Japan, Hong Kong, Germany, United Arab Emirates, France, Mexico, Australia, Thailand, and Saudi Arabia. In 2024, KCON LA wrapped up with another phenomenal year, attracting over 5.9 million fans from more than 170 countries for KCON LA 2024 both at the festival site and through digital platforms. KCON also made U.S. history with the first-ever national primetime broadcast of a K-pop show with The CW Network’s live broadcast of the show.
Additional artist lineup announcements will be made in the coming weeks. More details on ticket sales, stage programming and other activities will also be announced gradually.