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What to do this weekend: Busan One Asia Festival Park Concert

 The 2026 Busan One Asia Festival with NOL is set to showcase a diverse lineup of K-Pop performances while serving as a vibrant cultural platform for fans from across the nation and around the world, The event features two main programs: the free Park Concert on June 20 at Hwamyeong Ecological Park and the highly anticipated Big Concert on June 27 and 28 at Busan Asiad Main Stadium.This year’s Big Concert brings together an impressive lineup of globally popular K-Pop artists. On June 27, audiences can enjoy performances by AKMU, U-KNOW from TVXQ!, Haechan of NCT, and popular idol groups including TREASURE, CRAVITY, KiiiKiii, hrtz.wav and NIXIE. The excitement continues on June 28 with RIIZE, Hearts2Hearts, KickFlip, tripleS and idntt, alongside acclaimed solo artists Evan, Lee Youngji, Jang Haneum, and Kim Sohee. In addition to the Big Concert, BOF will host the free Park Concert on June 20 at Hwamyeong Ecological Park. Featuring Busan-based artists Band Kirin and Hathaway alongside well-known musicians Zion.T and Lee Mujin, the concert offers a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere perfect for a summer evening picnic. No reservation or ticket is required, allowing visitors to drop by freely and enjoy the performances in a green outdoor setting. As BOF aims to grow as a broader K-content platform, it now offers much more than music. Haneul-gil, a 2.6-kilometer outdoor walkway surrounding the Busan Asiad Main Stadium and nearby areas, will be transformed into a lively cultural space filled with a variety of interactive programs. Long enjoyed by residents as a pleasant walking route, the area will welcome visitors with exhibition zones highlighting K-food, fashion and beauty, along with street performances by emerging artists.※ 2026 Busan One Asia Festival with NOL◎ Website: Click ◎ Buy Tickets for Big Concert: Click ◎ Instagram: @bof_official_kr, @bof.en, @bof.tw, @bof.jp◎ Facebook: Click <Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>set to: 시작하다 diverse: 다양한 impressive: 감명깊은 alongside: ~와 함께 aim to: ~를 목표로 하다 broader: 더 넓은 Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy

2026 Busan International Rock Festival 1st Lineup Announcement

2026 Busan International Rock Festival 1st Lineup AnnouncementThe City of Busan has announced that the 2026 Busan International Rock Festival will take place from October 2 to 4 at Samnak Ecological Park in Sasang-gu.Here is the 1st lineup of 2026 Busan International Rock Festival■ 2026 Busan International Rock Festival○ Date: Oct. 2 (Fri) – Oct. 4 (Sun), 2026 (3 days)○ Venue: Samnak Ecological Park○ Website: https://busanrockfestival.com/■ Early Bird Ticket Open– Date: June 18 (Thu), 2026, 14:00 KST– Price: 3-Day Pass 212,800 KRW (20% off)– Booking Site : YES24 TICKET (only) http://ticket.yes24.com* Only 3-day pass is available for the early bird ticket.* Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and may sell out early due to limited quantity.Source: https://busanrockfestival.com/notice/2026notice_05/

BE LOCAL with Naver: Culinary and Cultural Journey in Busan

BE LOCAL with Naver: Culinary and Cultural Journey in Busan□ Busan Metropolitan City, together with Naver, is running the BE LOCAL campaign until July 19, 2026, in order to introduce inbound visitors to Busan’s popular restaurants, cafés, stores, and other hotspots via Naver Map.□ Spearheaded by Naver, the BE LOCAL campaign offers information on attractions nationwide. Following its debut in Seoul in the first half of 2025, the campaign expanded to Gyeongju in conjunction with the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting.○ In 2026, the campaign places a special spotlight on Busan, which has gained recognition as a global culinary destination thanks to its growing presence in the Michelin Guide. This initiative is designed to help make travel more convenient by addressing language barriers surrounding reservations and access to dining options.□ Under the theme ‘Experience Busan Like a Local,’ the campaign features approximately 300 establishments across the city, including those in Haeundae, Seomyeon, and Gijang.○ Users can explore recommended locations through the BE LOCAL tab on the multilingual version of Naver Map, which also allows them to browse coupons, book tables, complete payments, and manage their visits.□ Currently, 85 restaurants—Michelin Guide and Taste of Busan selections, as well as many notable eateries—are listed; the number of participating eateries is projected to exceed 200.※ Major restaurants① Haemok Haeundae② Geodae Galbi③ Anmok Seomyeon④ Eonyang Bulgogi Busanjip⑤ Meerok Super⑥ Jin Dweji Gomtang⑦ 611WoodFire⑧ Uri Pocha Main Branch⑨ Bong Sikdang⑩ Shunsai Kubo Hwamyeong□ Busan plans to continue broadening cooperation with digital ecosystems such as Naver to create an environment where people from abroad can seamlessly enjoy the city’s food, shopping, and culture without language-related challenges.○ With the goal of drawing five million overseas guests, Busan is busy fostering gastronomic tourism as a