The lineup of performing artists for the Chicago leg of the KCON 2022 Premiere has been revealed. The list includes both male and female K-pop groups.
Keep on reading to know which artists are taking part.
KCON 2022 Premiere Chicago Lineup Includes BTOB, NMIXX, STAYC, More!
On March 29, KCON unveiled the five K-pop artists who will perform at the KCON 2022 Premiere in Chicago.
BTOB
BTOB is a veteran group that has been taking part in KCON since 2016. Their participation in the music festival will mark their first time meeting overseas fans as a full group after a long period. Members Sungjae and Hyunsik reunited with their bandmates in 2021, making BTOB whole again.
STAYC
The six-piece girl group continuously demonstrates their popularity. They soar high on music charts and winning trophies in various music programs. They are expected to decorate the event with upbeat and vibrant performances.
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NMIXX
Fans will also get to see the new JYP girl group, NMIXX, at the KCON 2022 Premiere in Chicago. This is the first time the group will participate in the Hallyu Festival and will travel overseas to meet the fans. Hence, anticipation for their stage is high.
CRAVITY
Another boy group on the list is CRAVITY, a nine-member boy group that has won several rookie awards and showed various sides of them in every comeback. They are expected to capture the audience's attention with their charms and powerful performances.
TO1
The last artist to join the KCON 2022 Premiere in Chicago is TO1, which is previously called TOO. They have been showcasing their growth since their re-debut in May of last year. They are predicted to give a much more powerful performance.
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This is the first time KCON will take place in Chicago, so attention is focused on what stages the artists are preparing for the fans.
Meanwhile, the KCON 2022 Premiere in Chicago will be held on May 20 and 21 at Rosemont Theatre. Before that, the music festival will kick off in Seoul, South Korea, and will next head to Tokyo, Japan.
Following the special premiere event in the three aforementioned cities, this year's main KCON convention will happen in Los Angeles and Tokyo later this year. KCON 2022 LA is set for August, while KCON 2022 Japan is scheduled for October.
Tickets for the KCON 2022 Premiere will go on sale via KCON's official website on April 15. The event will have both in-person attendees and online viewers from around the world.
Which K-pop artist are you excited to see at KCON in your city?
About KCON
Created by CJ E&M and Koreaboo, KCON, short for Korean Wave Convention, is an annual convention held in different locations across the globe. The first event was held in Southern California in 2012 and has since expanded to more countries.
This music festival celebrates Korean pop culture and entertainment. It features concerts where well-known and rookie K-pop artists participate.
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Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic happened, KCON was held each year in countries such as the United States, Australia, France, Japan, Mexico, Thailand, and more.
But, since the summer of 2020, KCON has taken place online as a virtual event under the name "KCON:TACT" to protect the health and safety of both artists and fans.
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Written by Mhaliya Scott
