"Korea on Stage," starring South Korea's national heritage as its main theme, is back for its fifth year. This year's event is expected to be exceptional, with Danielle from NewJeans hosting and top-tier Korean artists set to perform. The event is scheduled for October 21st at 7:30 PM on a special stage in front of Heungnyemun Gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace. The National Heritage Administration is the host, with the National Heritage Promotion Agency and KBS Korea Broadcasting co-organizing it.
Last year, "Korea on Stage" was held at Wembley Arena in London to commemorate the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and the United Kingdom. This year, the event celebrates the renaming of cultural properties to "national heritage" and will take place at Gyeongbokgung Palace. Danielle from NewJeans, a leading figure in the K-pop industry, has been chosen as the host. Known for her unique aura and charismatic appearance, she enjoys worldwide popularity and will play a vital role in promoting the value of national heritage globally as the MC.
KBS has promised that a range of genres featuring Korea's top artists will ensure an emotionally impactful experience for the audience at this year's "Korea on Stage," offering a deep dive into the essence of Korean culture. The performance will be broadcast live on KBS2 at 11:30 PM on October 21st and will also be streamed to 142 countries via KBS World. Those interested can apply for tickets starting October 8th through the official "Korea on Stage" website.