[KCON 2017] KCON 2017 Japan to be Held This Weekend

[KCON 2017] KCON Japan 2017 to be Held This Weekend

KCON 2017 Japan is being held this weekend for a span of 3 days beginning Friday, May 19, at Makuhari Messe.

A total of 146 teams and 500 artists will be attending this year′s KCON 2017 Japan and the festival has prepared a variety of 172 programs for fans to enjoy. After gaining the attention of many fans in Japan, the 2 day festival was expanded to 3 days.This year′s KCON 2017 Japan will mark the 3rd year that the festival has been held in Japan. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience K-Culture starting from K-Pop, K-Drama, K-Beauty, K-Film, K-Food and K-Fashion.

Additionally, KCON 2017 Japan has prepared a line up of top artists to fill the M COUNTDOWN stage during the 3 days. Artists include Apeace, ASTRO, BTOB, PRISTIN, SF9, Apink, CNBLUE, GOT7, Lovelyz, Monsta X, Block B, Pentagon, Seventeen, WJSN and more.

Each day before the concert, artists set to appear during the concert for the day will appear on the red carpet before the start of M COUNTDOWN.

KCON 2017 Japan has also prepared a variety of programs to fill the 3 day festival. Starting from 10AM until 6PM each day, there will be programs throughout the festival for participants to experience all things K-Culture.

Meanwhile, CJ E&M is holding their 6th KCON this year and they are confirmed to be touring North America, Asia, Central America and Oceania. In March, KCON held their first event in Mexico and Japan′s festival will mark the second of 2017.

KCON 2017 Japan will be held from May 19 until May 21 and more information can be found by visiting the KCON 2017 Japan page!

Photo credit: CJ E&M