Dream Concert holds more meaning

The excitement for this year’s Dream Concert is huge! Started in 1995, Dream Concert is the nation’s largest, longest-running K-pop concert and has seen over 604 artists perform to a total of 1.55 million people over its nearly 30 years. The 29th Dream Concert is being held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on May 27 in support of the successful bid for the 2030 Busan World Expo. The stadium has experience in hosting large K-pop events, including a BTS concert in October 2022, and a special K-pop concert in celebration of the visit by the Bureau International des Expositions. Busan is quickly becoming known to the world as a leading hallyu travel destination!

Experience top K-pop artists up close

This year’s concert will feature an all-star lineup of Golden Child, KIM JAE HWAN, Kim Taewoo, DRIPPIN, DREAMCATCHER, BB Girls, OH MY GIRL, ONEUS, EVERGLOW, ITZY, JO1, NMIXX, TAN, TEMPEST, Lapillus, JUST B, NINE.i, and MIRAE. Ticket sales open online at Ticket Link on May 3 at 20:00 KST. Every year, tickets sell out very quickly, so you’ll have to hurry if you want to snag one! And if you don’t manage to grab a ticket to see the concert in person, you can still enjoy it in the metaverse! Dream Concert will air live worldwide (excluding Japan and China) on the concert platform LAVATA.           

The Korea Tourism Organization is also preparing a special event. Keep checking the VISITKOREA website and social media channels for the chance to get free Dream Concert tickets!

Become a ticket-holder for the 29th Dream Concert!

Nearby attractions

After traveling all the way to Busan, it would be a shame to just see the concert. You only need around one hour to explore the attractions around Busan Asiad Main Stadium.

Busan Citizens Park                    
Busan Citizens Park is just 20 minutes away from Busan Asiad Main Stadium. The park is as large as six soccer fields, and features five forested trails, a metasequoia walk, 26-meter-tall wooden lookout tower, labyrinth among camellia trees, and more.

Jeonpo Café Street                    
Jeonpo Café Street is located in Busan’s Seo-myeon, a gathering place for restaurants and shopping streets. What makes this street stand out are the cutely decorated cafés, accessory shops, and photo spots throughout. To see how the youth of Busan enjoy life, include the nearby Jeollidangil to your trip!

Dongnaeeupseong Fortress Site                    
Dongnaeeupseong Fortress Site is one of the top 100 night spots, selected by the Korea Tourism Organization. The soft lighting set along the stone fortress walls creates a cozy, romantic ambiance. The forested path that follows the wall is also great for walks in the daytime.

Gwangalli Beach                    
Gwangalli Beach is Busan’s representative urban beach. The natural scenery blending with the stunning architectural feat of Gwangandaegyo Bridge makes this beautiful attraction a must-visit for anyone in Busan. The streets around the beach offer a wide range of restaurants and cafés to match whatever you’re craving.

* This column was last updated in April 2023, and therefore information may differ from what is presented here. We advise you to check for updates before visiting.