KCON USA, one of the biggest Hallyu-centered music festivals in the world, is gearing up for this year’s anticipated event.
This year, KCON USA will be held July 26-28 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
For KCON LA 2024, former SF9 member and actor Rowoon will host on Friday, July 26, K-Pop soloist Jeon Somi on Saturday, July 27, and actor Kim Soo Hyun on Sunday, July 28.
Netizens were in awe that KCON USA managed to get Kim Soo Hyun to host.
This actually wouldn’t be the first time Kim Soo Hyun hosted KCON LA.
It’ll be his return to KCON LA in 9 years!
Netizens are shocked to see the hottest K-Drama actor hosting a K-Pop convention.
KCON USA, one of the biggest Hallyu-centered music festivals in the world, is gearing up for this year’s anticipated event. M Countdown of CJ ENM’s KCON USA has taken place in the United States each year since 2012, except for years affected by COVID-19, and has expanded to many other countries. KCON USA provides an opportunity for international K-Pop fans to come together and see popular and rising K-Pop acts.
This year, KCON USA will be held July 26-28 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The official artist lineup and hosts were recently revealed.
The KCON USA hosts usually include other K-Pop idols, mainly English speakers. Previous years included IVE‘s Jang Wonyoung, Stray Kids‘ Bang Chan, Rain, Eric Nam, etc.
For KCON LA 2024, former SF9 member and actor Rowoon will host on Friday, July 26, K-Pop soloist Jeon Somi on Saturday, July 27, and actor Kim Soo Hyun on Sunday, July 28.
Many were shocked to see Kim Soo Hyun’s name and picture on KCON‘s official post. He is currently the hottest Korean actor and the highest-paid K-Drama actor. This year, he also starred in tvN‘s most popular K-Drama ever, Queen of Tears, which broke Crash Landing On You‘s record with its astronomical ratings.
Netizens were in awe that KCON USA managed to get Kim Soo Hyun to host. They speculated how much money was spent to get him for the event. Some were also bummed about the late notice.
This actually wouldn’t be the first time Kim Soo Hyun hosted KCON LA. He hosted nearly a decade ago!
NCTzens are hopeful that Kim Soo Hyun and NCT‘s Mark will finally meet this year, as they are often likened due to appearance and mannerisms.
Are we finally getting father soohyun and son mark lee meet up? pic.twitter.com/c3pvOsy0Q9 https://t.co/uiwT6s7ZcS — dawn (@KINGLEEHWON) June 11, 2024
mark gonna meet his father this is crazy https://t.co/JxboztJAoP — ْ (@dreamleeline) June 10, 2024
Manifesting father and son selca hshshshs Ctto https://t.co/tywJjV2lAp pic.twitter.com/AJoKb2LOtX — 𝓜𝓮𝓮𝓮 (@ddducklings) June 11, 2024
Meanwhile, netizens are considering attending KCON LA 2024 for the hosts. Read more below.
