Seoul to host K-pop, gaming tech festival at Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Seoul will hold the four-day Entertech, Seoul 2026 festival combining K-pop, gaming and immersive technology, from Thursday to Sunday at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), the Ihyeon Water Gate exhibition hall and the JW Marriott Dongdaemun hotel, the city government said Monday. The event will let visitors experience virtual reality K-pop performances, design their own idol characters through a…
The Korea Times reports that Seoul will host the Entertech, Seoul 2026 festival from Thursday to Sunday at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) and other venues. The four-day festival will blend K-pop, gaming, and immersive technology, offering visitors experiences such as virtual reality K-pop performances, designing their own idol characters, and AI-generated music composition.
K-pop group Fifty Fifty, famous for their 2023 hit "Cupid," will serve as the festival's ambassador and feature in a VR content experience. Additionally, a K-pop showcase on Saturday will highlight eight rising acts from smaller Seoul-based entertainment agencies, alongside business meetings aimed at helping these artists enter international markets.
The gaming and esports segment will feature hands-on demonstrations from Blizzard Entertainment and an anniversary event.
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