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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
interpark global Launches Official Travel Packages for "2025 NOL FESTIVAL: SBS GAYODAEJEON Summer"
– A large-scale K-Culture festival combining K-POP performances and immersive Korean content experiences – Exclusive packages now available: from concert tickets to hotel stays and shuttle services for a seamless Korea travel experience SEOUL, South Korea, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- interpark global, the Korea-based concert and performance ticketing platform operated by NOL UNIVERSE (Co-CEOs Bochan Bae and Hwi-Young Chae), has announced the exclusive launch of official travel packages for the "2025 NOL FESTIVAL : SBS GAYODAEJEON Summer." Co-hosted by SBS, one of Korea's leading broadcasters, and NOL UNIVERSE, a global travel, leisure, and culture platform company, the 2025 SBS GAYODAEJEON Summer will be held on July 26–27 at KINTEX in Ilsan, Korea. This landmark K-Culture festival brings together top-tier K-POP artists such as NCT DREAM, i-dle, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, IVE, NMIXX, ILLIT, and JANNABI, along with a blue-carpet experience offering close-up views of artist arrivals and a vibrant K-Content zone showcasing the latest trends in Korean culture. To help international fans plan their trips with ease, interpark global is offering curated travel packages that bundle official concert tickets with transportation and accommodations. Options include: A basic package with concert tickets and shuttle service departing from major tourist sites in Seoul A "Hotel + Shuttle + Ticket" package A full package including blue-carpet access, hotel accommodation, private shuttle, and concert ticket These packages are exclusively available for purchase via the interpark global website and mobile app. "We are proud to partner in this major K-Culture event as part of our mission to become the leading global platform for K-Content," said Logan Kim, Head of Global Business at NOL UNIVERSE. "Through interpark global, we aim to offer global K-POP fans an effortless and immersive travel experience in Korea, and we will continue to expand our services to meet that goal." interpark global is Korea's largest ticketing platform exclusively for international users, serving more than six million customers worldwide. The platform provides easy access to a wide range of Korean cultural events—including K-POP concerts, fan meetings, musicals, classical performances, and sports games. In addition, interpark global is committed to enhancing the Korean travel experience by offering personalized itinerary planning tools and concert-linked travel content designed to help global travelers experience Korea in a deeper, more memorable way. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE NOL UNIVERSE Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
interpark global Launches Official Travel Packages for "2025 NOL FESTIVAL: SBS GAYODAEJEON Summer"
– A large-scale K-Culture festival combining K-POP performances and immersive Korean content experiences – Exclusive packages now available: from concert tickets to hotel stays and shuttle services for a seamless Korea travel experience SEOUL, South Korea, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- interpark global, the Korea-based concert and performance ticketing platform operated by NOL UNIVERSE (Co-CEOs Bochan Bae and Hwi-Young Chae), has announced the exclusive launch of official travel packages for the "2025 NOL FESTIVAL : SBS GAYODAEJEON Summer." Co-hosted by SBS, one of Korea's leading broadcasters, and NOL UNIVERSE, a global travel, leisure, and culture platform company, the 2025 SBS GAYODAEJEON Summer will be held on July 26–27 at KINTEX in Ilsan, Korea. This landmark K-Culture festival brings together top-tier K-POP artists such as NCT DREAM, i-dle, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, IVE, NMIXX, ILLIT, and JANNABI, along with a blue-carpet experience offering close-up views of artist arrivals and a vibrant K-Content zone showcasing the latest trends in Korean culture. To help international fans plan their trips with ease, interpark global is offering curated travel packages that bundle official concert tickets with transportation and accommodations. Options include: A basic package with concert tickets and shuttle service departing from major tourist sites in Seoul A "Hotel + Shuttle + Ticket" package A full package including blue-carpet access, hotel accommodation, private shuttle, and concert ticket These packages are exclusively available for purchase via the interpark global website and mobile app. "We are proud to partner in this major K-Culture event as part of our mission to become the leading global platform for K-Content," said Logan Kim, Head of Global Business at NOL UNIVERSE. "Through interpark global, we aim to offer global K-POP fans an effortless and immersive travel experience in Korea, and we will continue to expand our services to meet that goal." interpark global is Korea's largest ticketing platform exclusively for international users, serving more than six million customers worldwide. The platform provides easy access to a wide range of Korean cultural events—including K-POP concerts, fan meetings, musicals, classical performances, and sports games. In addition, interpark global is committed to enhancing the Korean travel experience by offering personalized itinerary planning tools and concert-linked travel content designed to help global travelers experience Korea in a deeper, more memorable way. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE NOL UNIVERSE Sign in to access your portfolio
News18
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
TXT, NCT DREAM To Perform At SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer 2025
Last Updated: This year's SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer Festival marks an exciting collaboration with NOL Universe, a travel, leisure, and culture platform. Get ready, K-POP fans! Prepare yourselves for a summer filled with electrifying performances and foot-tapping music as the SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer Festival is here to make you go gaga. The first lineup of artists for this year's SBS Gayo Daejeon music festival has finally been unveiled. On May 19, SBS finally dropped the names, and it's a list that promises to set the stage on fire. Buckle up to be captivated by the performances of NCT DREAM, who will make their highly awaited comeback with a brand-new album. Global sensations TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) will also be there to enthral fans with their act. Fans can also look forward to the mesmerizing dark fantasy concept of ENHYPEN, alongside the performances of (G)I-DLE, the powerful energy of IVE, and the vocal prowess of NMIXX. Adding to this exciting lineup, ILY:1 and the beloved band Jannabi will also take centre stage. Last month, SBS announced that the event will take place on July 26 and July 27 at KINTEX 1 in Goyang. The organisers had not shared details about the artists who would play at the event. With the first list out now, fans can expect a line-up of some thrilling stage acts back-to-back. More Interestingly, this year's SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer Festival marks an exciting collaboration with NOL Universe, a travel, leisure, and culture platform. This partnership elevates the festival experience for K-POP fans. Besides the spectacular concerts, it offers attendees a range of enjoyable activities and cultural insights. This collaboration promises to create a vibrant atmosphere at the festival where you can connect with fellow K-POP fans and delve deeper into Korean culture. It is expected that more musicians could headline the event as well. The organisers will likely announce details soon. Gayo Daejeon started in 1996. It has been held as a year-end music festival since 2007, usually around Christmas. But last year, SBS revealed their plans to hold the event twice a year, hosting the SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer with an exciting star-studded lineup. Since its launch, the festival has solidified its position as a must-attend event for K-pop enthusiasts worldwide. First Published:
Korea Herald
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
LG Uplus' KidsTopia Combines AI Edutainment with Ecology and K-POP Content for a New Customer Experience
SEOUL, South Korea, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Uplus ( is leading the way in providing unique customer experiences by updating the experience center of its digital kids theme park, 'KidsTopia'. This platform allows children to explore and learn about foreign languages, animals, dinosaurs, and space through interactions with AI characters in a 3D virtual space. The number of users from Southeast Asia, including Korea, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand, is growing, with over 1.6 million cumulative subscribers. Southeast Asian users make up 60% of the monthly user base. Virtual Tidal Flat Experience: Recognized for its unique ecological value and listed as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, the tidal flat has been recreated as a virtual space. Children can take pictures of about 120 different species or dig them up from the tidal flat to complete a guidebook. Detailed information about each species and quizzes are also available. This includes rare creatures like the 'swimming crab', 'nerite snail', and 'mudskipper', which are expected to be popular with overseas users. K-POP Virtual Experience Center: The 'ifeye' virtual experience center allows users to immerse themselves in K-POP. At the entrance, KASIA, a member of the girl group 'ifeye', introduces the group. Inside, users can watch videos and pictorials, enjoy virtual performances of each member's character, and follow the choreography with their own character. The 'ifeye' is a six-member girl group that debuted on the 8th of this month, and their debut song "NERDY" reached 10 million views in just 11 days. KidsTopia's virtual experiences stand out from traditional one-way content like videos by allowing users to engage with the content interactively and earn rewards through a mission-reward structure. KidsTopia has been recognized for its service stability and suitability for children, winning the 'Minister of Science and ICT Award' at the '2024 Metaverse Alliance and Self-Regulation Achievement Sharing Conference' in Korea and the 'Gold Medal' in the application category at the '2024 Mom's Choice Awards', a global certification program for child suitability. Kim Min-gu, PM of LG Uplus' KidsTopia TF, said, "KidsTopia's experiential content effectively connects learning experiences to the global alpha generation, providing fun and immersive learning opportunities. We look forward to future collaborations with various companies that have experiential content and brands targeting the global alpha generation."
IOL News
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Seoul Spring Festa 2025 promises an unforgettable K-POP extravaganza
The vibrant city of Seoul is set to come alive as it prepares to host the highly anticipated Seoul Spring Festa from April 30 to May 6 Image: Supplied The vibrant city of Seoul is set to come alive as it prepares to host the highly anticipated Seoul Spring Festa from April 30 to May 6, 2025. This annual festival celebrates the rich tapestry of Korean culture, drawing not just local audiences but fans from around the globe, eager to immerse themselves in the dynamic spirit of K-Culture. At the heart of this exhilarating week-long celebration is the Wonder Show, kicking off on the evening of April 30 at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, beginning at 7pm. Every year, this remarkable concert acts as the official launch of the festival, and 2025 promises an experience filled with unforgettable moments. The star-studded lineup features some of the biggest names in K-POP, all set to deliver breathtaking performances on a scale designed to wow audiences like never before. Leading the event are beloved MCs Wi Ha-jun, JIWOO from Hearts2Hearts, and KYUJIN from NMIXX, each bringing their unique charisma to the stage and ensuring a lively atmosphere throughout the night. The Wonder Show transcends mere entertainment; it embodies a cultural celebration that showcases the vibrancy of Korean entertainment. Fans will find a festival teeming with opportunities to engage with K-Culture through K-Beauty, K-Fashion, and delectable K-Food, while also enjoying innovative K-Art. This melding of experiences makes the festival a must-attend event for anyone wanting to understand why Korean culture has become a global phenomenon. The Seoul Spring Festa will run for a full week, with performances and activities at iconic venues including Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Square, and Deoksugung-gil. Each location will feature an array of events that comprehensively showcase Seoul's vibrant cultural heritage, offering something unique for both domestic visitors and international tourists alike. From the dedicated K-POP aficionado to those simply curious about this cultural revolution, the Wonder Show promises an extraordinary evening filled with music, art, and joyful celebrations, making it the highlight of the festival. With so much to offer, the Seoul Spring Festa is set to be an event not to be missed. IOL
