16th INK Concert to Take Place in Incheon on October 25, Featuring Free Performances by 8 K-Pop Groups

Incheon’s flagship Hallyu festival, the “INK(Incheon K-pop) Concert,” will be held on October 25. Organized by the Incheon Metropolitan Government and managed by the Incheon Tourism Corporation, the 16th INK Concert kicks off at 7 p.m. in the outdoor plaza of the Incheon Port Imagine Platform in Jung-gu, Incheon. Having run for 16 years since 2009, the INK Concert has established itself as Incheon’s representative Hallyu festival. It attracts fans from home and abroad every year and plays a significant role in promoting Incheon’s name worldwide alongside K-pop. This year’s concert brings together 8 top-tier K-pop star groups that enjoy massive popularity both domestically and internationally, including BOYNEXTDOOR, KISS OF LIFE, 8TURN, EPEX, YOUNG POSSE, KickFlip, IDID, and TAEHO. A variety of pre-event hype programs have also been prepared ahead of the performances. These include random dance sessions, mini fan meetings where attendees can meet three of the performing groups directly, and K-culture pop-up booths offering K-content, K-beauty, and K-food, providing visitors with diverse entertainment options. Tickets are free, and reservations can be made starting at 2 p.m. on September 8 through TicketLink (http://www.ticketlink.co.kr), with a limit of 2 tickets per person. However, buyers must cover any booking fees and delivery costs. Incheon Mayor Yoo Jung-bok said, “This INK Concert will be a special festival where K-pop lovers from around the world gather in Incheon to come together.” He added, “I hope citizens will also enjoy it by reserving tickets in advance and help build Incheon’s reputation as a global music city.” Detailed information about the performers, programs, and ticket reservations can be found on the official INK Concert website (www.inkconcert.com), while ticket inquiries should be directed to TicketLink at 1588-7890.