#KCONFOODIE
If you ever get hungry during KCON, stop by our #KCONFOODIE section (open to public)! You can find all sorts of delicious meals and drinks here to keep you energized and stay cool under the hot summer sun. No convention ticket needed to enter but the food will need to be purchased and costs will vary according to each vendor. Check out our Map page to find out where it is located – you don’t want to miss it! Here are some mouthwatering photos from KCON17LA: Literal. Drool. That's all we can say about this. Who else was there at #KCONFoodStreet during #KCON17LA? Which tasty treat BLEW your mind? pic.twitter.com/pFOLA21yjr — KCON USA (@kconusa) August 25, 2017
KCON STAGE
Sit down and get ready to be amazed! From cover dancers and singers to cultural performances, KCON Stage will give you performances you will never forget! Lineup artists will also stop by for special convention programming like Star Live Talk and Super Rookie Showcase at KCON18NY! So stay tuned as we make more announcements about KCON STAGE! #PENTAGON is here at #KCON18NY STAR Live Talk with @billboard! their individual introductions are simply adorable😍😍💖 pic.twitter.com/iR5tusyvGs — KCON USA (@kconusa) June 23, 2018 #SuperJunior is at the STAR Live Talk with @billboard! Join us at the KCON Stage! #KCON18NY pic.twitter.com/fpCGG6Y7Zt — KCON USA (@kconusa) June 23, 2018
WORKSHOP
Stop by our workshops to get a bit messy and artsy! Some of our special guests will help you learn a variety of subjects – from how to make some of your favorite Korean dishes to embark on a new art project! We have many family-friendly workshops like Paint Nite, too, where you can bring home a piece as a souvenir. What workshop do you want to try most? Looking for something hands-on to do while at #KCON18NY? Check out our workshops for fun activities like 'KCON Paint Nite', 'Make Your Own K-Pop Patch', & more!! pic.twitter.com/RK9815x2tC — KCON USA (@kconusa) June 23, 2018
#KCONBEAUTY
#KCONBEAUTY section is your go-to stop for all the hot K-beauty products! You can sample or purchase the latest Korean skincare and makeup products while winning cool prizes. Download our KCONUSA app (iOs | Android) and follow us on our Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook for special guest and line-up artist appearances! Been wanting to try some new #kbeauty merch? Discover new brands, looks, and more at our #KCON18NY Market in the K-Culture Zone today! pic.twitter.com/9GpJkwdS14 — KCON USA (@kconusa) June 24, 2018
PANELS
Check out our panels and connect with some of your favorite YouTubers and influencers! They’ll be talking beauty, food, video content, and K-Pop so get ready to join in on the fun! If you want to learn more about what goes on behind-the-scenes, check out our panels led by industry insiders. You’ll come out enlightened as they speak about motivations behind song writing and composing, how to get started in the industry, and experiences working with some household names in K-Pop!
DANCE WORKSHOP
Do you want to learn the choreography to the latest K-Pop hits or brush up on some moves for the M COUNTDOWN concert? Stop by our dance workshops led by the original choreographers or some of your favorite dance cover groups! If you think you got all the latest K-Pop moves down, enter the Cover Star K contest on mwave.me now and put your skills (and cosplay) to the test!
KLUB KCON
Are you guys hyped for KCON LA? Join us on the first night of KCON and enjoy to all your favorite K-Pop hits! Get your tickets now and join us on Thursday, August 15th! Here’s the KLUB KCON Lineup! Come and meet your favs! Check out the photos below to see how LIT it was at KCON18NY and KCON17LA: KLUB KCON just got a visit from the Fairy Godmotha herself, @thealexreid! Her set was FIREEE 🔥🔥🔥 #KCON18NY pic.twitter.com/jMHH9ZkBDg — KCON USA (@kconusa) June 22, 2018 Did you catch #STRAYKIDS at KLUB KCON just now?? We had a blast! And a heart attack when they waved to us😭😭💕 pic.twitter.com/s8XIv6SyAu — KCON USA (@kconusa) June 22, 2018 #StrayKids performed "Grrr" exclusively at #KCON18NY's KLUB KCON! Can you spot all the aegyo surprises in this clip? pic.twitter.com/AucNh90gjs — KCON USA (@kconusa) July 4, 2018 This song is purely legendary 💖💖 #PENTAGON #SHINE #KCON18NY #KLUBKCON pic.twitter.com/N56ETl5FAl — KCON USA (@kconusa) June 23, 2018 What would YOU do if #PENTAGON is this close to you?! #Yeoone #Kino #KCON18NY pic.twitter.com/NbHmwbm12C — KCON USA (@kconusa) June 23, 2018
[KCON STAR SQUARE]
Are you ready to experience KCON Star Square this year? Here are the different ways to full-fill your STAR dreams! <HOW TO ENJOY KCON STAR SQUARE> Participate in exciting KCONic events and expect to be STAR-STRUCK! THE STARs ARE COMING TO KCON STAR SQUARE! Wanna engage with STARs? Come and be the lucky one.
McDONALD’S KCON 2018 NY AUDIENCE ALL-ACCESS SWEEPSTAKES
McDONALD’S KCON 2018 NY AUDIENCE ALL-ACCESS SWEEPSTAKES YOU ARE AUTOMATICALLY ENTERED TO WIN AN AUDIENCE ALL-ACCESS PASS WITH A PURCHASE OF YOUR KCON 2018 NY CONCERT TICKET! OFFICIAL RULES NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THE SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE ENTRANT’S CHANCES OF WINNING. ODDS OF WINNING WILL DEPEND ON THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ENTRIES RECEIVED. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. MINORS 13 AND OLDER WILL NEED THEIR PARENT’S OR LEGAL GUARDIAN’S PERMISSION TO WIN THE SWEEPSTAKES (SEE AVAILABLE CONSENT FORM) SWEEPSTAKES DESCRIPTION & ELIGIBILITY: McDonald’s KCON 2018 Audience All-Access Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”), sponsored by McDonald’s Corporation and CJ E&M America, Inc. (collectively, the “Sponsor”), shall begin at 3:00 a.m. EDT/12:00 a.m. PDT on May 11, 2018 and end at 11:59 p.m. PDT on May 25, 2018 (the “Promotion Period”). The Sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the contiguous United States and the District of Columbia (excluding residents of Rhode Island and Maine) (the “Eligibility Area”) and who comply with these Official Rules in all respects. Participation in the Sweepstakes is limited to individuals eighteen (18) years or older (19 years or older in AL and NE, 21 years or older in MS) and minors thirteen (13) years or older (a “Minor”) with parental consent documented in a completed McDonald’s KCON 2018 NY Audience All Access Sweepstakes Parental/Guardian Consent Form (“Consent Form”). Minors who do not submit a completed Consent Form are ineligible to win. 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These Official Rules include limitations of your rights and remedies. The Sweepstakes is void outside the Eligibility Area and wherever prohibited by law or where the registration or filing requirements of any state or local jurisdiction have not been complied with. HOW TO ENTER: You may enter this Sweepstakes one of two ways: Automatic Entry: Upon purchase of your KCON 2018 NY concert ticket, you shall receive a concert ticket number. Each concert ticket number is good for one (1) automatic entry into the Sweepstakes. This call-to-action is subject to change at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Mail-In Entry: Legibly print your full name, postal address, valid e-mail address, phone number, and date of birth on a piece of paper or a 3” x 5” index card, write down why you who your favorite KCON18NY artist is, and mail it in to CJ E&M America, Inc., Attention: McDonald’s Sweepstakes, 3530 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1220, Los Angeles, CA 90010. 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[#KCON18NY] Artist Reveal – Golden Child
Golden Child is a group under Woollim Entertainment who was first introduced through reality show 2017 Woollim Pick. Prior to their debut, some of the members featured in W Project which released music to spotlight Woollim trainees. The group currently consists of ten members: Daeyeol, Y, Jangjun, TAG, Seungmin, Jaehyun, Jibeom, Donghyun, Joochan, and Bomin. The group officially debuted on August 28, 2017 with their first mini-album, Gol-cha! With title track “DamDaDi.” On October 16, they released an OST soundtrack “Love Letter” for drama 20th Century Boy and Girl. On January 29, 2018, Golden Child had their first comeback with second mini-album Miracle featuring title track “It’s U.” The group also won “Global Rookie Top 5” award at the 2018 V Live Awards.