BTS Takes Over Goyang in June with j-hope and Jung Jiwon Concerts and BTS FESTA, Creating a Global K-POP Festival

Goyang Special City is establishing itself as a global hub for Hallyu content by hosting a series of massive BTS-related events throughout June. Mayor Lee Dong-hwan described these events as a pivotal moment in building the city’s brand as a “global hub for Hallyu content and performances.” j-hope will conclude his solo world tour with “j-hope Tour 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' FINAL” at the main stadium of Goyang Stadium on June 13 and 14. Since the final stage of this tour, which has visited major cities in North America and Asia, is set to take place in Goyang, the city’s status as a K-POP performance destination is expected to rise further. During the same period, the offline event “2025 BTS FESTA,” held to commemorate BTS’s Debut, will be held at Hall 2 of Goyang KINTEX. This urban-style cultural festival, which combines performances, exhibitions, and interactive experiences, is being held in Goyang for the first time. This year, photo spots themed around the festival will be installed throughout Goyang, turning key locations such as Ilsan Lake Park, the Goyang Tourism Information Center, the Ilsan Seo-gu Office parking tower, and the plaza near KINTEX into part of the festival atmosphere, expanding the entire city into a stage for celebration. On June 28 and 29, Jung Jiwon’s first solo fan concert, “#RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR,” will begin at the auxiliary stadium of Goyang Stadium. The tour is scheduled to expand to Asian and American regions afterward, with Goyang attracting attention as the first city to host its opening leg. In response to these events, the city is implementing comprehensive measures at the urban level, including establishing traffic and safety plans around the venues, operating temporary shuttle buses for foreign visitors, and setting up on-site administrative support teams. Building on its success in attracting events featuring mega-artists such as Coldplay, G-Dragon, BLACKPINK, Oasis, and Travis Scott, Goyang plans to continue advancing toward its goal of becoming “a city where every next stage is eagerly awaited.”