Gumi K-POP Concert Succeeds by Attracting 20,000 Fans; Xiumin of EXO, PROMISE NINE, and N.Flying Deliver Passionate Performances

The “2025 Gumi K-POP Concert” concluded successfully on October 31 at 7 p.m. at the Daewon Stadium of the National Kimoo Institute of Science and Technology, drawing over 20,000 attendees including citizens, youths, and teenagers to fill the autumn night with excitement. Organized by Gumi City, this free concert was designed for all generations to enjoy, providing locals with abundant cultural opportunities. Top-tier artists across various genres such as K-pop, bands, ballads, and trot performed on stage. Xiumin of the male K-pop group EXO heated up the stage with his explosive performances, igniting enthusiasm among the crowd. The girl group PROMISE NINE filled the venue with cheers through their refreshing energy. The band N.Flying enhanced the immersive experience with their intense sound, while the emotional ballad singer SOYOU stimulated the atmosphere of the autumn night with her sweet voice. The trot singer KANG Mun-kyung made the audience’s shoulders shake with her distinctive 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. At the event, Gumi City Mayor KIM Jang-ho, Vice Chairman of the Gumi City Council YANG Jin-oo, and Congressman KANG Myeong-gu and his wife attended to watch the performances and deliver messages of encouragement. In his welcome speech, Mayor KIM Jang-ho stated, “Gumi is transforming from a city known for industry and technology into one where culture, emotion, and youth creativity thrive,” adding that the city will continue to organize diverse events to ensure citizens can enjoy culture and festivals in their daily lives. Vice Chairman YANG Jin-oo said, “A city with culture elevates the quality of life for its citizens,” and emphasized that the council will actively support efforts to strengthen the cultural infrastructure that residents can experience. Congressman KANG Myeong-gu noted that Gumi aims to become a city where young people want to stay and where vibrant cultural activities thrive, stressing his commitment to supporting cultural policies that boost local vitality and the city’s brand value. The concert was meticulously planned in terms of sound, lighting, and stage design, with security and guidance staff stationed throughout to ensure attendees could watch comfortably. Efficient management of entry and exit routes, along with clear guidance on transportation and parking, allowed the event to conclude smoothly despite the large crowd size. Gumi City plans to seamlessly transition the atmosphere from this K-POP concert to the Gumi Ramen Festival next week, aiming to expand it into a youth-friendly and stay-oriented festival. A city official said, “We will continue to develop this event into a cultural content platform that leads changes in Gumi’s city image beyond mere performances.” Previous events such as the Cultural Industrial Complex Festival, Kimoo Arts Festival, and LG Dream Festival have also been successfully held with enthusiastic public response. In November, the Gumi Ramen Festival (November 7–9) and the Gumi Asian Theater Festival (November 29–December 16) are scheduled to follow.