Jakarta, November 25, 2024 – The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of the Republic of Korea, in collaboration with the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), is hosting KOREA 360 2nd Anniversary: <2GETHER> (read as “Together”), which will be attended by thousands of Korean culture fans in Indonesia. The event will take place at the Main Atrium of KOREA 360, LOTTE Mall Jakarta, on December 6 and 7, 2024, marking the second anniversary of KOREA 360 as a center for promoting K-Brands and Korean culture in Jakarta. This exciting celebration will feature performances by three highly anticipated Korean artists: rookie boy group LUN8, solo singer Paul Kim, and the fairy-concept girl group OH MY GIRL.
Before performing on stage, the artists will attend a press conference where they will answer questions about their current activities and future plans. Following the press conference, the artists will participate in a ceremonial handprinting event at COLLECT Town KOREA 360. This will add to the collection of 162 handprints available for fans to visit. The press conferences will be held over two days, with LUN8 and Paul Kim on December 6, and OH MY GIRL on December 7.
On the first day of the KOREA 360 2nd Anniversary: <2GETHER> celebration, LUN8 and Paul Kim will take the stage. LUN8, the energetic rookie boy group, will perform three of their hit songs during Fanmeeting DAY 1. LUN8 debuted with eight members on June 15, 2023, with their first mini-album CONTINUE?, and their song Voyager received a positive response from fans.
After the fan meeting with LUN8, Paul Kim will hold a mini concert where he will sing three songs, including his popular soundtrack for the Korean drama Hotel del Luna, So Long. The atmosphere at KOREA 360 will become emotional as Paul Kim’s soothing voice moves the audience, making them feel as though they are reliving moments from their favorite dramas. In addition to the mini concert, Paul Kim will close the first day’s activities with a Hi-Touch and group photo session for lucky fans.
On the second day, LUN8 and OH MY GIRL will continue to entertain the audience. LUN8 will hold another fan meeting in Main Atrium KOREA 360 for Fanmeeting DAY 2. With their fresh and unique charm, the members of LUN8 are expected to win over the hearts of the audience with their performance. LUN8 recently made a comeback in August 2024 with their second mini-album AWAKENING.
OH MY GIRL will also perform some of their hit songs during their mini concert on December 7. The group’s bright and cute concept will bring a fun and lively atmosphere to the celebration. OH MY GIRL debuted on April 21, 2015, with their mini-album OH MY GIRL, and after releasing their latest mini-album Dreamy Resonance on August 24, 2024, they continue to captivate fans worldwide. Some lucky fans will also get the chance to participate in a fansigning session with OH MY GIRL to close out the celebration.
Each day, over 300 selected fans will gain premium access to the event. These fans are loyal visitors of KOREA 360 who successfully participated in a challenge to win free access. More than 850 fans entered the challenge, competing for Silver and Diamond category passes to get closer to their idols. In addition to enjoying the performances, lucky fans with Diamond passes will have the rare opportunity to interact directly with the artists, including a Hi-Touch and group photo with Paul Kim on Day 1, and a Fansigning session with OH MY GIRL on Day 2. This will be a special moment for fans who have long awaited the chance to meet and greet their idols in person.
KOREA 360 2nd Anniversary: <2GETHER> is organized by KOCCA Indonesia, the official representative office of the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) in Indonesia. The event is not just a celebration of the center’s second anniversary but also a way for KOREA 360 to show appreciation to all of its loyal visitors. Since its opening, KOREA 360 has successfully built a strong community of Korean culture enthusiasts in Jakarta by hosting various exciting events and promoting Korean culture. Moving forward, KOREA 360 aims to continue offering innovative and engaging events, as well as showcasing exclusive Korean products in COLLECT Town for fans to enjoy.
“Since its opening in December 2022, KOREA 360 has welcomed approximately 3.2 million visitors,” said Kim Young Soo, Regional Director of KOCCA Indonesia. “We would like to thank the Korean culture fans in Indonesia by bringing three popular K-pop artists to celebrate KOREA 360’s second anniversary.”
KOREA 360 is a center for promoting Korean culture, created to support the international expansion of Hallyu content and related industries. Operating since December 2022, KOREA 360 is supported by nine government agencies from the Republic of Korea, including KOCCA, the Korean Cultural Center (KCC), the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), KOTRA, the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT), the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), the Korea Cosmetic Industry Institute (KCII), the Korea Institute of Design Promotion (KIDP), and the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE).
About KOCCA Indonesia:
KOCCA Indonesia, under the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of the Republic of Korea, was established to support the development of Korean creative content both domestically and globally. Since its opening in October 2016 as the first Southeast Asian branch, KOCCA Indonesia has played a key role in promoting and enhancing cooperation in Korea’s creative industries such as broadcasting, animation, music, fashion, comics, games, and immersive content, not just in Indonesia but also in Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines.
About KOREA 360:
Located in LOTTE Mall Jakarta since December 2022, KOREA 360 showcases a variety of Korean products, including K-pop, tourism, and beauty items. Jakarta, as the economic hub of Indonesia with a strong interest in Korea, was chosen as the strategic location for this cultural center. Since its opening, KOREA 360 has hosted over 176 events, including mini concerts and fansign sessions, drawing approximately 3.2 million visitors. The center features over 717 brands and more than 8,200 types of Korean products.
KOREA 360 also has various zones for visitors to enjoy, such as KOREA 360 ROAD, STAR 360, PHOTO 360 WITH K-STAR, CAFE 360, KOREA 360 STAGE, STAR GALLERY, and COLLECT Town, with sections like CONTENT Zone, ORGANIC Zone, LIVING & LIFESTYLE Zone, EATING Zone, CULTURE Zone, and TOUR Zone. In June 2024, WITHMUU, the first K-pop official merchandise store supported by KOREA 360, was opened. Visitors can also enjoy free facilities such as VIVID 360, 360 COIN Noraebang, K-pop Dance Zling, and monthly KOREA 360 events.
About LUN8:
LUN8 is a boy group under Fantagio Entertainment, debuting on June 15, 2023, with eight members: Jinsu, Chael, Takuma, Junwoo, Dohyun, Ian, Ji Eunho, and Eunseop. Their debut mini album CONTINUE? was followed by their second mini-album AWAKENING in August 2024. Eunseop will not participate in the KOREA 360 2nd Anniversary: <2GETHER> event.
About Paul Kim:
Paul Kim is a solo male singer from South Korea who debuted on January 21, 2014, with the single Would You Like Some Coffee?. Known for his soothing voice, Paul Kim has sung several popular K-drama soundtracks, including Every Day, Every Moment for Should We Kiss First?, Can’t Get Over You for Queen of Tears, and So Long for Hotel del Luna. His song Me After You is also widely loved.
About OH MY GIRL:
OH MY GIRL is a girl group under WM Entertainment, debuting on April 21, 2015, with their mini album OH MY GIRL. The group, now with six members, recently made a comeback with the mini-album Dreamy Resonance on August 24, 2024. Member Hyojung will not be participating in the KOREA 360 2nd Anniversary: <2GETHER> event.
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