2025 K-POP Cover Dance Festival to Be Held on the 13th by Seoul Tourism Organization...102 Participants from 13 Countries Worldwide

An event that demonstrates the power and global influence of K-POP is set to take place. The open final of the “2025 K-POP Cover Dance Festival” will be held at 6 p.m. today, the 13th, on a special stage in Seoul City Hall’s Seoul Square. This festival, which focuses on exchanges centered around K-POP, features 102 competitors from 13 countries across the world. Now in its 15th year, the K-POP Cover Dance Festival is organized by the Seoul Municipal Culture Affairs Office and supported by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, Seoul Tourism Organization, Korean Cultural Centers, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Korea Institute of Film and Television, Bridge Global, Science, and various travel agencies. Known as the world’s largest competition program for K-POP dancers and stars, it serves as a key initiative to promote Korean culture to the global audience through K-POP passion and to foster interaction with international fans. Various performances by K-POP artists are scheduled for this event. Well-known Korean artists such as the K-POP boy band AB6IX and idol groups CLOSE YOUR EYES and ifeye will take the stage to perform covers of various K-POP songs. Additionally, a famous K-POP idol musician will deliver a special performance. During the event, competing contestants from different countries will go through a competition process to determine the top 3 finalists. Singers, actors, and members of AB6IX will serve as MCs in Korean and English to create a lively atmosphere. Officials from the K-POP Cover Dance Festival stated, “This festival is not just a simple competition venue; it is recognized as a key initiative for promoting Korean culture worldwide and maintaining continuous interaction with fans across the globe.” They added, “It is viewed not merely as a competitive stage but also as an opportunity to deliver a message of new hope to young people around the world through Korea’s ongoing Hallyu efforts, characterized by differentiation, innovation, and perseverance.” The K-POP Cover Dance Festival features qualifying rounds held in various countries each year, with the winners from each country appearing at the open final held in Seoul at the same time every year. This event is expected to attract significant attention from global fans through a large number of on-site attendees and online viewers worldwide. Meanwhile, given the increasing number of family tourists who enjoy K-POP recently, the event will be conducted in a pop-rock concert style, allowing free admission for all attendees starting from April without the need to purchase separate tickets.