{
  "id": 14381096,
  "title": "Seoul Music Festival brings Paul Kim, Kim Chang-wan Band to Nodeul Island for free concert",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/seoul-music-festival-brings-paul-kim-kim-chang-wan-band-to-nodeul",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T06:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20261014/seoul-music-festival-brings-paul-kim-kim-chang-wan-band-to-nodeul-island-for-free-concert"
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  "account": "On October 24, Seoul's riverside oasis, Nodeul Island, will be transformed by the annual Seoul Music Festival. Organized by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, this one-day event will offer free concerts and immersive musical experiences against the picturesque Han River backdrop. The festival's main concert, set from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., will follow the theme \"Good music stories told by Seoul,\" uniting artists from various generations and musical traditions.\n\nThe lineup for the main concert includes Paul Kim, Kwon Jin-ah, Oksang Dalbit, Kim Chang-wan Band, Chudahye Chagis, and Nerd Connection. GLL is slated to perform before the main program. Since its inception in 2019, the festival has become a beloved annual tradition, providing residents and visitors with free access to live performances and cultural activities.\n\nIn addition to the concert, festival-goers can explore record exhibitions and listening stations in collaboration with the Korean Music Awards. Other activities include busking performances, music talk shows, and photo booths, ensuring a diverse and engaging musical celebration for all.",
  "summary": "As autumn settles over the capital, Seoul’s riverside will come alive with music on Oct. 24, when the annual Seoul Music Festival takes over Nodeul Island. Featuring a diverse lineup of rock, folk and ballads, the one-day event offers free concerts and immersive musical experiences against the backdrop of the Han River. Organized by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the 2026 festival will…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Seoul Music Festival brings Paul Kim, Kim Chang-wan Band to Nodeul Island for free concert",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/seoul-music-festival-brings-paul-kim-kim-chang-wan-band-to-nodeul-14384913",
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  "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."
}