{
  "id": 12754844,
  "title": "HYBE takes flagship Weverse Con festival overseas for 1st time with India debut",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/hybe-takes-flagship-weverse-con-festival-overseas-for-1st-time-with",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T01:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20261008/hybe-takes-flagship-weverse-con-festival-overseas-for-1st-time-with-india-debut"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "HYBE, the Korean entertainment conglomerate known for groundbreaking acts like BTS and SEVENTEEN, is set to expand its flagship music festival, Weverse Con Festival, to India for the first time. Scheduled for March 27 and 28 in New Delhi, the event marks the inaugural overseas edition of Weverse Con Festival, which has been held solely in Korea since its inception in 2023. HYBE India will collaborate with the festival organizers, bringing together top K-pop artists alongside renowned Indian musicians, culminating in a two-day celebration of music.\n\nThis marks a significant milestone for both HYBE and the Indian music scene, as Weverse Con Festival breaks its territorial boundaries for the first time since its launch. Initially featuring 20 acts in its debut year, the festival has expanded to accommodate 30 acts this year, signaling a growing diversity and appeal. The lineup for the India debut will be revealed in October, further building anticipation for this culturally rich event.\n\nBeyond the live performances, Weverse Con Festival India will offer fan participation events and programs, providing attendees with unique opportunities to immerse themselves in K-pop culture beyond the concert stage. The festival's design emphasizes bridging the gap between K-pop and Indian music, aiming to create a harmonious fusion of these two vibrant music cultures. By bringing together fan communities from both regions, HYBE envisions Weverse Con Festival India as a platform for cultural exchange and musical innovation.",
  "summary": "HYBE — the Korean entertainment giant behind global icons like BTS and SEVENTEEN — is making history as its flagship music showcase, Weverse Con Festival, heads to New Delhi on March 27 and 28 for its very first overseas edition. HYBE said Thursday that Weverse Con Festival India will be held with HYBE India, bringing together leading K-pop artists and artists from India’s music scene for a…",
  "key_points": [
    "HYBE's flagship Weverse Con festival debuts in India for first time",
    "Event scheduled for March 27-28 in New Delhi",
    "HYBE India collaborates with organizers for K-pop and Indian music fusion"
  ],
  "editors_take": "HYBE's decision to hold Weverse Con Festival in India marks a significant expansion of its flagship event and a strategic move to bridge K-pop and Indian music cultures.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "HYBE takes flagship Weverse Con festival overseas for 1st time with India debut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/hybe-takes-flagship-weverse-con-festival-overseas-for-1st-time-with-12758113",
        "published": "2026-10-08T01:47:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}