K-Pop Wonder Show shines as Seoul Spring Festa draws 800,000 fans
The Seoul Spring Festa, which has turned into one of South Korea's highly anticipated events, has been deemed a resounding success.
The week-long celebration, which takes place at various venues across the City, took place from April 30 until May 6..
This year, almost 800,000 people were said to have attended the events.
Kim Tae-wook, Executive Creative and Artistic Director and General Manager of the Spring Festa, said they were pleased with the crowd attendance and looked forward to welcoming more international guests in 2026.
Speaking after the event, Tae-Wook said: "Although the final count is not yet complete, it is estimated that nearly 800,000 people attended and enjoyed the Seoul Spring Festa over seven days."
The Seoul Spring Festa is a celebration of Korean food, culture, and heritage.
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