Korean culture festivals and events are becoming increasingly popular worldwide and in Korea. These festivals and events offer experiences related to Korean music, food, fashion, and more.
For music festivals, there are big concerts that promote each genre. The most well-known festivals include K-rap, K-pop, and Korean trot. Since the release of the show "Show Me the Money," K-hip hop has become very popular within the Korean community. Due to this, there are multiple joint events like Hip Hop Playa and Water Bomb. When I studied in Korea, I had the chance to go to the Hip Hop Playa festival. It was amazing to see all the famous rappers perform over two days. They also provided a lot of traditional Korean foods to enjoy while picnicking during the festival.
For K-pop, there are numerous concerts and festivals not only in Korea but also in America. The most well-known festivals are KCONLA, SEOUL FESTA, Dream Concert, and K-PLAY. As K-pop is growing internationally, K-pop groups also do many world tours, giving international fans a chance to watch them perform live. K-pop groups have also been invited to huge festivals in America. It is now common to see groups like Black Pink and Le Sserafim perform at Coachella.
Korean trot has gone viral in Korea due to a show called Mr. Trot. Since then, a show called National Trot Festival started airing in 2020. For those unfamiliar with trot, it is a genre in Korea known for its repetitive rhythm and vocal inflections.
Another popular Korean culture festival is the Korean food stand festival. The most well-known Korean food festivals include KoreaFest, K-Food Fair, and the LA Korean Festival. Although these Korean food festivals are held all over the United States, they are most common in Korean-populated states like California, New York, and New Jersey.
For fashion, Seoul Fashion Week is the biggest fashion event that happens every year. Because Koreans are highly into fashion, this is a week where all celebrities and influencers come to see the seasonal fashion.
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I definitely have noticed that Korean culture has become much more prominent abroad, both through Korean cultural events and Korean artists featuring in major Western events. It is interesting to see this shift unfold in a relatively short time span.