KCON LA 2025 has revealed more details about what fans can expect from exclusive stages planned for the M COUNTDOWN each night. The world’s largest K-POP Fan & Artist festival will feature a collection of exclusive special stage collaborations. This includes multiple DREAM STAGE performances, which feature artists performing alongside their fans. SUNG HAN BIN from ZEROBASEONE has also been announced as this year’s host of the M COUNTDOWN.
KCON LA 2025 will take over Downtown Los Angeles from August 1–3, bringing together global fans, beloved artists, and the best of Korean culture for a weekend like no other. Events will take place across the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena, transforming the city into the ultimate K-Pop playground.
The massive celebration of K-Pop will feature a unique collaborative performance available only at KCON LA 2025:
- LEE YOUNGJI X ZEROBASEONE’s SUNG HAN BIN
- Roy Kim X ZEROBASEONE’s KIM TAE RAE
- i-dle’s YUQI X ZEROBASEONE’S ZHANG HAO
KCON LA 2025 is also bringing back the “DREAM STAGE,” which gives fans the once-in-a-lifetime experience to dance on stage with their favorite K-Pop stars, will feature:
- NCT127 on August 1
- MONSTA X on August 2
- HxW (SEVENTEEN) on August 3
More details on how to audition for this opportunity at KCON will be available on KCON’s social channels and website.
ZEROBASEONE’s SUNG HAN BIN will emcee M COUNTDOWN throughout all three days of KCON LA 2025, joined by fellow group members MATTHEW on Day 1, RICKY on Day 2, and ZHANG HAO on Day 3.
KCON LA 2025 combines world-class K-Pop concert production with a dynamic convention experience. FESTIVAL GROUNDS will feature immersive booths showcasing K-culture elements including K-beauty and K-food. Each evening will showcase the M COUNTDOWN with performances from top-tier acts and emerging artists. Beyond the concerts, artists will participate in daytime fan engagement events with more performances, creating a comprehensive festival experience that includes:
- ARTIST STAGE – Catch artists in more intimate sets at the ARTIST STAGE, up-close on the FESTIVAL GROUNDS for a personal experience.
- MEET & GREET – A KCON staple and a chance for fans to get the most access to their favorite artist.
- X STAGE – A brand new stage coming to KCON this year, featuring some of the hottest rookie acts who have never performed before at KCON. Fans can discover who might be the next K-pop artist to take over the U.S. and launch their own tours one day.
KCON began in the United States in 2012 and has since been held in Japan, Hong Kong, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, France, Mexico, Australia, Thailand, and Saudi Arabia. In 2024, KCON LA wrapped up with another phenomenal year, attracting over 5.9 million fans from more than 170 countries for KCON LA 2024 both at the festival site and through digital platforms. KCON also made U.S. history with the first-ever national primetime broadcast of a K-Pop show with The CW Network’s live broadcast of the show.
Tickets for KCON LA 2025 are currently available through AXS. Additional announcements, such as guest appearances, will be released soon.