Yet again the South Korean city has turned out to be a hub for grand festivals like the 2023 Busan One Asia Festival (BOF). Right after wrapping up the chapter of the recently held Busan International Film Festival 2023, now Hallyu fans can turn their attention to the upcoming fanfare, especially catering to the likes and preferences of K-pop fans.
With year-end celebrations also closer than ever, the music fest coming up this week is also expected to be an event we won’t be able to forget. Regarding Korean music and culture with the utmost respect, the forthcoming event will put together the glory of some of your favourite K-pop stars with the scenic beauties of Busan as the backdrop. Several groups and soloists will be making their way to the two-day musical celebration in hopes of raising the bar of expectations and positive outcomes set by last year’s performers. Check out the lineup of artists and other details that will compel you stay tuned to the BOF concert.
All About the 2023 Busan One Asia Festival
2023 BOF Kpop Concert Dates
The main K-pop concert will be held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on October 21, 2023, at 6:30 PM KST, whereas the following 2023 BOF Park Concert will held at the Pier 1 of Busan Port on October 22, 2023, at 6 PM KST.
2023 Busan One Asia Festival Lineup
The 2023 lineup is different for the main K-pop event and the Park concert series. The former will see groups HIGHLIGHT, TREASURE, CLASS:y, ZEROBASEONE, OH MY GIRL, XODIAC, BAE173, THE WIND and NCT 127 along with soloist Lee Chaeyeon. On the other hand, the latter event will welcome Baek Z Young, LYn, DK (DECEMBER), DreamNote and Lee A Young.
Busan One Asia Festival 2023 Where to Watch
Last year’s ceremony was live-streamed for free on Weverse LIVE, and other editions of the K-pop concert have also been streamed on the official YouTube channels of 1theK and SBS Kpop. We can expect this year’s event to be broadcasted on a similar online platform. This article will be updated later once the live streaming details are out.
EDITED: 2023 Busan One Asia Festival streaming link – 1theK’s YouTube channel will publish the recorded concert later. Unfortunately, the event won’t be live streamed on the channel.
BOF 2023 is just one among the many upcoming music festivals or events lined up for Hallyu fans for these last few months of the year. Coming ahead, Music Bank in Mexico City, Seogwipo Glocal Festa, and then the major awards shows like the 2023 MAMA Awards and the 2023 Asia Artist Awards to name a few will also be bringing the heat in the next few months.
Are you ready to see what all gems BOF 2023 has in store for us this October? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
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