KCON LA 2024 to be broadcast live on network TV in the US
nme.comK-pop festival takes place at the Crypto.com Arena and the Los Angeles Convention Centre from July 26 to 28. The festival’s main M Countdown concert, which takes place on Sunday, July 28 will be aired live on The CW Network starting at 8pm ET.The line-up for the M Countdown concert include K-pop groups and soloists like NCT 127, STAYC, ZEROBASEONE, Jeon Somi and Zico.
Upcoming girl group izna, which was formed earlier this year through Mnet’s I-LAND 2, are also slated to perform.The concert will be hosted by South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun, best known for his leading roles in hit K-dramas like Queen of Tears, It’s Okay to Not Be Okay and My Love from the Star.“We are beyond excited to partner with The CW to bring the electrifying M Countdown at KCON LA 2024 live to national primetime television.
This historic broadcast is a testament to the incredible community of K-pop fans who have made these groups global sensations,” said CJ ENM’s Head of Music Entertainment Harry H.K.
Shin in a press release.In other news, the UK’s BBC is set to air a new reality show, Made in Korea: The K-pop Experience later this summer in conjunction with SM Entertainment.
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