"UTO FEST" K-POP concert in Okinawa on Dec 7-8, 2024, featuring popular groups, celebrating Japan-Korea cultural exchange.
November/6/2024 13:10
A large-scale K-POP concert "UTO FEST" aimed at Japan-Korea cultural exchange will be held on December 7 (Saturday) and 8 (Sunday), 2024, at Okinawa Cellular Stadium Naha. This performance is planned as the third installment of "UTO FEST," which achieved success in April at Marine Messe Fukuoka A Hall and in July at K Arena Yokohama, and is attracting attention from K-POP fans in both Japan and Korea as it will be the first super-class K-POP performance in Okinawa in 12 years. "UTO FEST" is a global concert that promotes cross-border exchange through the common culture of K-POP and deepens the bonds between fans. The Okinawa performance, which will conclude 2024, is planned as a special event just one month before the 60th anniversary of Japan-Korea diplomatic relations. On the first day, December 7 (Saturday), SUPER JUNIOR-L.S.S., consisting of Leeteuk, Shindong, and Siwon, and SUPER JUNIOR-K.R.Y., consisting of Kyuhyun, Ryeowook, and Yesung, will perform. Additionally, Kazuta, the leader of n.SSing, born from the audition program "Seishun Star," and the multinational girl group MADEIN will also grace the stage. On the second day, December 8 (Sunday), aespa, who has topped music and album charts and is currently in the spotlight, will appear. Furthermore, WayV, expected to make a comeback with their sixth mini-album "FREQUENCY," xikers, who are gaining attention as top performers of the fifth generation, and THE NEW SIX, who debuted under P NATION from the boys group project "LOUD," will elevate the finale of "UTO FEST." Tickets for this performance will go on sale starting November 5 on Rakuten. Expectations are high for "UTO FEST," marking a new beginning for Japan-Korea cultural exchange. ■Performance Overview "UTO FEST in OKINAWA" Date: December 7 (Saturday) to 8 (Sunday) 〇 December 7: Doors open at 15:00 / Show starts at 18:00 〇 December 8: Doors open at 14:30 / Show starts at 17:30 Venue: Okinawa Cellular Stadium Naha (Okinawa Prefecture) <Performers> 〇 DAY 1: SUPER JUNIOR-L.S.S. / SUPER JUNIOR-K.R.Y. / n.SSing / MADEIN 〇 DAY 2: aespa / WayV / xikers / THE NEW SIX <Ticket Prices and Schedule> - UTOPIA Seats: 29,000 yen (tax included) - VIP Seats: 26,000 yen (tax included) - SS Seats: 15,000 yen (tax included) - A Seats: 10,500 yen (tax included) *UTOPIA Seats are exclusively sold as "Utopia exclusive sales." 【Rakuten Ticket Pre-sale】 First-come, first-served: November 5 (Tuesday) 18:00 to November 18 (Monday) 23:59 【General Pre-sale】 First-come, first-served: November 12 (Tuesday) 18:00 to November 18 (Monday) 23:59 【General Sale】 First-come, first-served: November 23 (Saturday) 10:00 to the day before each performance at 23:59 【Sales for Overseas Residents】 First-come, first-served: November 5 (Tuesday) 18:00 to November 18 (Monday) 23:59 ■Related Links Official website for "UTO FEST in OKINAWA"
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