Gumi City to Host “2025 K-POP Concert” on October 31···Xiumin, PROMISE9, and N.Flying to Perform

Gumi City will hold the “2025 Gumi K-POP Concert” at 7 p.m. on October 31 at the Daewon Stadium of the National Geumoo Institute of Science and Technology. This event is designed as an outdoor concert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, featuring top-tier artists across a wide range of genres including idols, ballads, bands, and trot. The lineup includes Xiumin from EXO, who has captured fans worldwide, the cute and charming girl group PROMISE9, N.Flying known for their energetic live band performances, solo artist Soyou beloved for her clear voice, and trot singer Kang Mun-kyung recognized for her powerful singing style. To accommodate this concert, Gumi City has significantly upgraded audio, lighting, and stage design, and deployed sufficient safety personnel to ensure attendees can enjoy the event without worry. Most importantly, admission is free with no need for advance ticket purchases—any citizen can participate easily. Gumi City Mayor Kim Jang-ho said, “This ‘2025 Gumi K-POP Concert’ will be a festival enjoyed by people of all ages, centered around the youth generation, and a special gift for fans. We will do our best to establish Gumi as a new hub for Hallyu and a vibrant city for culture and art through various cultural and artistic events.” This concert is part of Gumi City’s strategy to boost cultural activities, which includes hosting the Cultural Complex Festival (October 8–9), Geumoo Arts Festival (October 10–12), LG Dream Festival (October 11), Youth Hip-Hop & Food Festival (October 18), Gumi Ramen Festival (November 7–9), and Gumi Asian Theater Festival (November 29–December 16). Through these diverse performances and festivals, Gumi City aims to transform beyond its image as an industrial city into a city where culture and art thrive.