Gumi K-POP Concert Concludes Successfully with Over 20,000 Attendees

The “2025 Gumi K-POP Concert” held on October 31 at the Daun-dongjang of the National Geumoo Institute of Science and Technology in Gumi City concluded successfully, with over 20,000 citizens and fans in attendance. This event served as an outdoor music festival featuring a variety of genres including K-POP, bands, ballads, and trot, designed to entertain audiences across all age groups. Top-tier artists such as Xiumin from EXO, FROMIS_9, the band N.Flying, ballad singer Soyou, and trot singer Kang Mun-kyung performed at the concert. Xiumin heated up the stage with his explosive performances, while FROMIS_9 filled the venue with cheers through their refreshing energy. N.Flying amplified the sense of presence on stage with their intense sound, and Soyou stimulated the emotional atmosphere of the autumn night with her sweet voice. Kang Mun-kyung moved the audience with her powerful singing style. Attendees waved their phone lights, sang along together, and the stadium was filled with screams and applause during the finale. The scene, where people from different generations united, was brimming with the emotion and passion brought by music. This concert received high praise for its well-organized execution and thorough safety measures. The audio, lighting, and stage design were all highly polished, and security and guidance staff were stationed throughout to ensure attendees could enjoy the event without worry. Entry and exit routes, as well as traffic and parking guidance, were managed systematically, allowing the event to proceed smoothly without significant congestion. Gumi City has announced its intention to continue hosting cultural events in the second half of the year following this concert. Previous events such as the Cultural Industrial Complex Festival, Geumoo Arts Festival, and LG Dream Festival have all been successfully concluded with strong public support. In November, the Gumi Ramen Festival (November 7–9) and the Gumi Asian Theater Festival (November 29–December 16) are scheduled to take place. Gumi City Mayor Kim Jang-ho said, “This K-POP concert was a stage of passion created together by the youth and citizens. Moving forward, we will continue to organize various cultural and artistic events to help Gumi establish itself as a new hub of Hallyu and a cultural city that everyone wants to visit.”