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[#KCON17LA] Super Junior-D&E Playlist

Super Junior-D&E is the fifth official subunit of boy group Super Junior, formed by SM Entertainment in 2011. The subunit is composed of two Super Junior members Donghae and Eunhyuk. The duo released their debut digital single Oppa, Oppa and made their debut stage on Music Bank in December 2011. They released a Japanese version of Oppa, Oppa in April 2012, which peaked at #2 on Oricon single daily and weekly charts. The duo then released their second Japanese single I Wanna Dance and second Korean single Still You in 2013. Super Junior-D&E The 1st Japan Tour was kicked off in March after they released their first Japanese album Ride Me. In 2015, Super Junior-D&E Asia Tour – Present was kicked off in June, going through 4 Asian cities, after the duo released their first Korean EP album The Beat Goes On in March 2015. It’s official, Super Junior-D&E is joining the #KCON17LA lineup! This will be their first performance in the U.S. since going to the army and we couldn’t be more psyched. If you’re ready to completely Elf-out, you can see Eunhyuk and Donghae this August 18 – 20 at the LA Convention Center & Staples Center! You can check out some of our personal favorite Super Junior-D&E and Super Junior moments in the playlist below!

[#KCON17LA] GOT7 Playlist

GOT7 is a seven-member boy group formed by JYP Entertainment. The members are JB, Mark, Jackson, Jinyoung, Youngjae, BamBam, and Yugyeom. They debuted with their first EP <Got It?> in January 2014, which landed #1 on Billboard’s World Albums Chart and #2 on the Gaon Album Chart. GOT7 made their official music program debut performing their debut single “Girls Girls Girls” on Mnet’s M countdown. They were awarded the “New Artist Award” at the 29th Golden Disc Awards and at the 24th Seoul Music Awards in January 2015. They were also awarded “China Goodwill Star” at the 29th Golden Disk Awards. In 2016, they were awarded “Worldwide Favorite Artist” at Mnet Asian Music Awards and “Best Worldwide Act” at MTV European Music Awards. In March 2017, GOT7 released their sixth EP <Flight Log: Arrival>, featuring the title track “Never Ever.” The album is the third and final part of the group’s ‘Flight Log’ series, and became their highest selling record with more than 300,000 copies sold. They were awarded “Artist of the Year” at the 6th Gaon Chart Music Awards. If you’re one of our lucky fans who got all the hints, you may already know that GOT7 is joining the #KCON17LA lineup!!!!! They came to KCON LA in 2015, and we couldn’t be happier to welcome them back to the LA Convention Center & Staples Center this August 18 – 20! But, now the time has come to get in the GOT7 spirit and we’re here to provide all of the videos to help. Watch on!

#KCON17LA CONCERT FAQ

What’s up KCON-ers! KCON 2017 LA concert ticket has already gone on sale! If you haven’t marked your calendars already, today starting at 10AM PDT you all will be able to purchase single tickets again for a chance to see your favorite idols live! We know that purchasing any concert ticket (especially a K-Pop concert ticket) can be super stressful. Before you enter the electronic battlefield tomorrow, make sure you read our FAQ below and learn everything you need to know about concert ticket sales! Ready?

[#KCON17LA] Get to Know SF9!

They rocked #KCON17NY and now they are taking on #KCON17LA! Although they debuted less than a year ago, the nine-member FNC Entertainment boy group SF9 is already taking the K-pop world by storm. In anticipation for their appearance at KCON LA, get to know the funny and talented boys of SF9! Before their official debut with the lead single “Fanfare” on October 5, 2016, members Da Won, Ro Woon, Cha Ni, and Zu Ho appeared in the interactive web drama “Click Your Heart” with AOA’s Mina. Shortly after, all nine boys participated in the FNC Entertainment survival show “d.o.b. (dance or band),” in which NEOZ Dance (now SF9) competed against NEOZ Band for the opportunity to debut.

5 Of The Funniest GoToe Videos You Need to See Now

Who has heard of Go Toe Kyung? We definitely have! We were so happy to host his first USA meet & greet at #KCON16LA and his first East Coast meet & greet at #KCON17LA. He commonly goes by the name of GoToe and may not be unfamiliar to many of you. But don’t you worry! If you have yet to learn about him, this page may be just for you. We present to you 5 of the funniest GoToe videos that made us choke on our own laughter. Shall we begin? 1] The BEST cover makeup tutorial we’ve seen on the web. 2] During these millennial years Go Toe takes us back in time with some classic Korean pop music. Do you recognize any of these songs? 3] As a performer he comes prepared and acts natural. Who likes pa? PAhaha (Get it???? Pa …. meaning scallion… but also PaHAHAHHA … like laughter 😂). 4] He spices things up by expanding his repertoire to girl group covers. Look at that agility! 5] He may be known for his dance covers, but we have to say that his acting skills make us feel like we’re at a live show. Don’t you think so?   Has your knowledge of GoToe increased? We most definitely hope it has. For more videos check out his YouTube channel here!We cheer him on as he continues to bring a smile to those who come across him. Who knows, maybe you can at KCON2017 LA~ Don’t forget that convention tickets go on sale on July 21 at kconusa.com! Check out the prices here! Cheers from Bekah! P.S. Why do you think his videos are funny? Please comment below. ^^

[#KCON17LA] Get to Know Girl’s Day!

#KCON17LA is only 41 days away! In preparation for the big day, get familiar with all of the incredible lineup. Let’s start with Girl’s Day, the four-member Dream Tea Entertainment girl group that debuted in 2010. This will be their first time at KCON, and their fans are looking forward to seeing the girls behind hits like “Something,” “Expectation,” and “Female President.”

[#KCON17LA] Wanna One Playlist

Wanna One is an eleven-member boy group formed from Mnet’s survival boy group reality show Produce 101 Season 2. The final members as well as group name were chosen by the public audience’s votes. The members who took top 11 in the final were Kang Daniel, Park Ji-hoon, Lee Dae-hwi, Kim Jae-hwan, Ong Seong-woo, Park Woo-jin, Lai Kuan-lin, Yoon Ji-seong, Hwang Min-hyun, Bae Jin-young, and Ha Sung-woon. The group will official start promoting in August 2017. Wanna One is ready to win over the hearts of oversea fans with their first performance abroad at KCON LA. Wanna One are officially coming to KCON17LA!! The 11 members will be making their KCON debut this August 18 – 20 at the LA Convention Center & Staples Center! If you’ve followed along in this past season’s Produce 101 Season 2, you will know just how hard and fiercely the Wanna One members trained to be where they are now. Their swagger is endless, and talents undeniable. Revisit all the best moments from Produce 101 Season 2 from the Wanna One boys, and get pumped up for #KCON17LA with our playlist below!