In Korea, concert culture is very popular, especially K-pop concerts. Fortunately, I am studying abroad during concert season! Many groups are on tour at the moment, and I am trying my best to see the ones I can.
My first and very unexpected K-pop concert in Korea was Aespa. They are very big worldwide, and they are currently the top girl group and won the Best Female Group Award at the MAMA Awards in late 2024.
My friend told me they were selling tickets the night before, which made it very unexpected for me to attend.
The atmosphere of the concert was very visible. Everyone in the stadium showed so much energy, and the cheering did not stop until the concert was over.
Their stage presence was also felt around the stadium, and you could tell just how much they cared for their performances. It was a night full of great music and great interactions with fans as well.
A few days later, I was able to see another concert! However, this one was quite small in size and a smaller venue as well.
The artist I went to see was Olivia Marsh. She is a South Korean-Australian artists who is currently a rising artist. I started listening to her music at the beginning of this year and I was able to get a ticket to her live performance (which was about 38 USD!)
Another cool thing to note is that she is the sister of Danielle Marsh, who is a member of the former group NewJeans.
The concert had a small crowd but a very good vibe around it. It made it easier to interact with her fans and to be in a chill environment.
I am having a great time enjoying different artists that I don’t usually get to see in the states and I can’t wait to see more!
Riley Rama