KCON LA 2025 Kicks Off: LA Officially Declares August 1 as “KCON DAY”

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KCON LA 2025 Grand Opening—”KLOVER’S CLUB FAIR” Fandom Festival Begins

Los Angeles has officially declared August 1, 2025, as “KCON DAY,” honoring the world’s biggest K-pop fan and artist festival for its cultural, social, and economic contributions to the city and beyond. Now in its 13th year, KCON LA 2025 is in full swing, taking place August 1–3 at the Crypto.com Arena and LA Convention Center, and drawing tens of thousands of global fans for a celebration of K-pop and Korean culture.

Festival Highlights

August 1 (“KCON DAY”)

• Opening of Festival Grounds (10 AM):
  K-pop merchandise, K-food, K-beauty experiences, and booths open to fans.
• Red Carpet Event (5 PM):
  Star photo sessions raise excitement ahead of main events.
• “M COUNTDOWN” Concert (8 PM, Crypto.com Arena):
  World-class acts including aespa, IVE, NCT 127, Jackson Wang, P1Harmony and more ignite the stage.
• Special City Recognition:
  The City of Los Angeles officially designates KCON DAY, recognizing the significant role of Hallyu (Korean Wave) in enriching LA’s culture and global influence13.

August 2 Highlights

• Festival Grounds open at 10 AM, with experience zones and themed booths running all day.
• Meet & Greet:
  NMIXX (10:30), JO1 (12:00), Lee Youngji (1:30 PM)—fans connect with their favorite stars.
• Artist Stages:
  MONSTA X, MEOVV, ZEROBASEONE, and Hwasa headline the artist stage.
• X Stage/Busking:
  Up-and-coming acts like 82MAJOR and HELLO GLOOM feature spontaneous performances and collaborations.
• Red Carpet at 5 PM.
• “M COUNTDOWN” Concert (8 PM):
  MONSTA X, aespa, Jackson Wang, NMIXX, JO1, YUQI, izna, and more thrill concertgoers.
  Dream Stage: MONSTA X performs with lucky fans.

August 3 Finale

• Festival Grounds continue the celebration.
• Meet & Greet:
  izna, CRAVITY, MEOVV, RIIZE.
• Artist Stages:
  SEVENTEEN HXW (“Stupid Idiot”), Kep1er, JO1, Roy Kim, P1Harmony.
• X Stage/Busking:
  ifeye, NEWBEAT, 82MAJOR with crowd-pleasing, laid-back sets.
• Red Carpet at 5 PM.
• “M COUNTDOWN” Concert (8 PM):
  Grand finale featuring CRAVITY, HWASA, (G)I-DLE, Kep1er, KEY, MEOVV, RIIZE, ZEROBASEONE, SEVENTEEN HXW and more.
  Dream Stage: SEVENTEEN HXW with fans.
  Anticipated special and surprise collaborations.

KCON LA 2025—More Than a Festival

KCON’s “KLOVER’S CLUB FAIR” theme channels fan community spirit, with interactive experiences across K-pop, beauty, food, and fashion. LA’s city-level recognition marks the first-ever official “KCON DAY”—a milestone affirming the impact of Korean pop on global youth culture and the city’s creative dynamism143. The festival is globally livestreamed, making K-pop’s magic accessible to fans everywhere73.

Check the official KCON website and socials for the latest updates, ticket info, and event highlights.

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#KCONLA2025 #KCONDAY #KPOP #Hallyu #LaFestival #KoreanCulture #GlobalFan #KloverClubFair #CryptoComArena #LAConventionCenter

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