This past weekend, Chicago’s Northwestern University hosted the 29th annual Korean American Students Conference, or KASCON29. The convention itself spanned three days and served to connect college-aged students with successful Korean American leaders from a wide variety of fields via panels, seminars and Q&A sessions, though the highlight for many, seemed to be Saturday night’s festivities. Bringing the convention to an exciting climax, KASCON was proud to present J&Star Company’s newest band and one of Billboard’s Top 5 breakout artists of 2018, The Rose.
Taking place at The Chop Shop & 1st Ward, the intimate, 300 person venue, was the perfect setting for The Rose’s very first U.S. performance. With fans from all over the U.S. crowded around the venue’s small stage, The Rose was warmly welcomed as they stepped into the spotlight Saturday night.
All smiles and sunshine, The Rose happily returned their fans’ welcome with a warm greeting of their own, as they prepared to jump into their 90-minute set. Though the band itself only has two official songs to their name, the evening’s performance was by no means lacking.