[PANEL #3] Beauty Creators Get Real
TIME: Saturday, August 11th from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM LOCATION: Panel #3 [502B] PANELISTS: HeyitsFeiii, Hyulari, Ivan Lam, Sunny’s Channel MODERATOR: Vi Loi DESCRIPTION: Our panelists will share their stories and she light on issues others do not typically talk about ONLINE as beauty creators.
[PANEL #3] K-Pop’s LGBT Fandom: We Love It!
TIME: Saturday, August 11th from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM LOCATION: Panel #3 [502B] PANELISTS: Miles Jai, Soju, Kevin, The Producer, Lai Frances MODERATOR: Cheyenne Ewulu DESCRIPTION: Back by popular demand, come learn about the rising influence of K-Pop on the LGBT community and the experience of LGBT Hallyu fans!
[PANEL #3] Meet & Greet: James Lee
TIME: Saturday, August 11th from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM LOCATION: Panel #3 [502B] PANELIST: James Lee DESCRIPTION: From his former music, to the release of his new project this year, ‘the Light EP,’ come hear James’ unique and inspiring story of how he recovered from a debilitating accident in June 2015 that severed his left hand and what his career has in store for him this year, including information on how you can attend THE LIGHT EP RELEASE PARTY happening on August 18!
[PANEL #3] Black American Music and K-Pop
TIME: Saturday, August 11th from 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM LOCATION: Panel #3 [502B] MODERATOR: Ebony Rae Vanderveer PANELISTS: Bruce “Automatic” Vanderveer, Crystal S. Anderson, Miranda Ruth Larsen, Stephanie Choi DESCRIPTION: The influences of Black American music on KPOP music are increasingly evident. This panel will explore the connections between Black American music and culture and KPOP sound and fashion.
[PANEL #4] How K-Pop and K-Beauty Influence One Another
TIME: Saturday, August 11th from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM LOCATION: Panel #4 [511BC] MODERATOR: Caro Malis PANELISTS: Devon Abelman, Emlyn, Kathryn DESCRIPTION: There is no denying there is a relationship between K-Pop and K-Beauty. Come check out these interesting dynamics as we explore the correlation between the two!
[PANEL #4] Behind The Scenes of Korean Entertainment
TIME: Saturday, August 11th from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM LOCATION: Panel #4 [511BC] MODERATOR: Riley T. DESCRIPTION: Have you always had a passion for Korean entertainment? Come join this stimulating discussion with some amazing industry professionals: Choi Ji-Hoon, General Manager of Amoeba Culture, and Lee Joo-Seob, CEO Chungha. Now’s your chance to hear how they got into their professions, enjoy stories about their experiences, and more.
[PANEL #4] Young Professionals Career Advice: How to work in Media
TIME: Saturday, August 11th from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM LOCATION: Panel #4 [511BC] MODERATOR: Stevie Chong PANELISTS: Donna Kim, Ellie Lee, Devon Abelman, Sarah Han DESCRIPTION: Get career advice, ask questions and learn the secrets on how these young professionals are changing the game – from making it in the industry as Korean Americans to turning their love to K-beauty and KPOP into a career. *gift bags provided while supplies last
[PANEL #4] The Art of K-Pop Music Design
TIME: Saturday, August 11th from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM LOCATION: Panel #4 [511BC] MODERATOR: ReacttotheK – umu PANELISTS: KAIROS, samUIL, Wes Koz, K.O DESCRIPTION: Want to know all about the artistry and creativity that goes into the craft of K-Pop music design? Learn all about our industry professionals and their amazing stories of getting into the K-Pop industry.
[PANEL #4] Meet & Greet: Justine Mae Biticon
TIME: Saturday, August 11th from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM LOCATION: Panel #4 [511BC] PANELIST: Justine Mae Biticon MODERATOR: Malik Peay DESCRIPTION: You may have seen this LA based model on multiple Nike Women campaigns and now it’s your chance to welcome her for her first M&G at KCON! Come hear her inspiring story on how she strives to change the fashion and model industry by being a face of diversity.
[PANEL #2] K-Pop + Mental Health
TIME: Saturday, August 11th from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM LOCATION: Panel #2 [502A] DESCRIPTION: Last year was an extremely difficult yr–not only for Shawols, but for all K-Pop fans around the world. Come spend time with your fellow KCON-ers as we remember the memories and pay our tributes to the one we all miss so dearly. You worked hard, Jonghyun, you did well.