KBS World celebrates 20 years with a special K-POP event in Tokyo featuring live performances and fan interactions on April 24, 2026.
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On April 24, 2026 (Friday), at the Dai-ichi Seimei Hall in Chuo, Tokyo, the KBS World 20th Anniversary Special Event 'Oshi ga Iku! Mamonaku House Party' will be held. This event will be streamed on the official YouTube channel and later broadcast on television, as a special edition of KBS JAPAN's original K-POP variety show 'Mamonaku Oshi desu', which has received great acclaim. 'Mamonaku Oshi desu' features K-POP idol fan Eun-chan (Lee Eun-ji, affiliated with Yoshimoto Kogyo) visiting hot spots in Seoul to meet her 'oshi' (favorite), inviting K-POP artists as guests to explore the charm of her 'oshi' through talks and various projects. In addition to n.SSign, who was the first guest on the show, KARA's Yongji will also join, and a close-range live performance and fan event with about 700 fans is planned. The MC will be Lee Eun-ji, who also appears on the show, and the event will include the show's regular 'Oshi Quiz' with fans in attendance, as well as audience participation projects, creating an enjoyable event for fans. Furthermore, as a special event commemorating KBS World's 20th anniversary, there will be a look back at the masterpieces delivered over the past 20 years and the events held so far, providing a one-night-only special event for fans to enjoy together. Related Links: KBS World 20th Anniversary Special Event 'Oshi ga Iku! Mamonaku House Party' Date: April 24, 2026 (Friday) Doors open at 17:00, performance starts at 18:30 (recording included) Venue: Dai-ichi Seimei Hall, 1-8-9 Harumi, Chuo, Tokyo, inside Harumi Triton Square. Scheduled appearances: MC: Lee Eun-ji, KARA's Yongji, n.SSign. Ticket information: Free, advance reservations on Qoo10 and Mahocast, general sales on Lawson Ticket. Broadcast schedule: Broadcast channel: KBS World (Japan) - Japanese subtitled version to be aired later. For inquiries about the event: [email protected]. Organized by: KBS JAPAN Co., Ltd. Related Links: KBS World official website.
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