The global phenomenon that is K-pop descended on Los Angeles this weekend with KCON LA 2024—the original convention dedicated to bringing “All Things Hallyu” to the American fan base—and tonight, July 28, you'll be able to get a front-row seat of all of the pop-star fun with a primetime airing of musical performances directly from the convention.
KCON, the world's largest K-pop fan and artist festival, took place at the Crypto.com Arena, L.A. Convention Center and Gilbert Lindsay Plaza in downtown Los Angeles from Friday, July 26, to Sunday, July 28 with three nights full of fan activities, artist panels and live performances from some of the genre's biggest names, including Zerobaseone, NCT 127, Stayc, Jeon Somi, Zico, and I-Land 2.
And on Sunday, July 28 at 8pm Eastern Time, The CW will broadcast from the festival, marking the first time a K-pop performance show will be broadcast on national TV in primetime. The special will be hosted by South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun (One Ordinary Day, Queen of Tears) and will feature special appearances by singers and songwriters like Bibi, Hyolyn, Ini, ME:I and TWS, as well as Korean-American comedienne-actress Awkwafina, along with the main lineup of performers. There will also be a pre-recorded musical number from South Korean boy band ENHYPEN.
“We are beyond excited to partner with The CW to bring the electrifying M Countdown at KCON LA 2024 live to national primetime television,” said Harry, H.K. Shin, Head of Music Entertainment at CJ ENM, which is producing the event. “This historic broadcast is a testament to the incredible community of K-pop fans who have made these groups global sensations.”
To tune into tonight's performances from KCON LA 2024, you're going to need access to The CW, which is available with most cable packages. However, if you don't have cable, there are several online alternatives. Live TV streaming services such as Fubo, Hulu with Live TV and YouTube TV all offer The CW, so you won't have to miss one musical moment from the festival.
Get a sneak peek at KCON LA 2024 above before tuning into the K-pop music extravaganza tonight on The CW.
