KCON LA 2026 Sets New Attendance Record with 142,000 Fans
KCON LA 2026 has set a new record for attendance, drawing in a total of 142,000 fans across its three-day festival. This surpasses the previous record held by KCON LA 2023, which drew 140,000 attendees.
The event, held at Crypto.com Arena and the Los Angeles Convention Center from August 14-16, featured performances from popular K-pop groups such as NCT 127, Tomorrow X Together, and Wanna One. The festival also included interactive panels, dance workshops, and a variety of K-beauty and lifestyle activities.
CJ ENM reported that the digital coverage of the event reached over 250 regions worldwide, making it one of the most widely viewed K-pop festivals globally. In a statement, Harry H.K. Shin, head of Music Entertainment at CJ ENM, expressed his gratitude to fans for their support and commitment to the K-pop culture.
KCON LA 2027 has been announced, with plans to take place from August 13-15 at the same venues as this year's event.