MONSTA X, Exo’s Kai to headline ‘what could be the greatest Okay-Pop occasion in US historical past’

Los Angeles’ Rose Bowl Stadium is ready to host one of many greatest live-music Okay-Pop experiences in historical past with a blockbuster lineup of acts.

KAMP LA 2022 shall be delivered by organizers KAMP International and Eventim Dwell Asia (ELA) from October 15 to 16.

It would mark the solo debut US appearances of MONSTA X, Exo’s KAI and Jeon Somi, and Tremendous Junior’s return to Los Angeles for the primary time in six years.

The lineup additionally options iKON in its first US efficiency since COVID-19, BamBam and different acts performing within the US for the primary time together with Zion.T, and Lapillus.

Extra artists shall be included within the lineup within the coming weeks, in response to the organizers.

KAI, the primary member of EXO who can also be a member of SuperM, mentioned “this will likely legitimately be the largest Okay-pop occasion in US historical past.”

“To be a part of what must be the largest Okay-pop music expertise in historical past is extremely thrilling. That is one thing particular that Okay-pop followers will bear in mind and speak about for years to come back,” Tremendous Junior’s Lee Teuk mentioned.

The occasion comes amid the rising recognition of Okay-Pop within the US, with BTS successful Artist of the 12 months on the American Music Awards 2021, a primary for an Asian pop group, and being topped winners of the 2021’s IFPI Global Recording Artist of the Year Award.

Blackpink’s upcoming debut efficiency on the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards can also be one to look at for Okay-Pop followers.

KAMP LA 2022 is greater than only a live performance as it is going to be that includes an immersive occasion with arts, culinary, gaming, and vital model collaborations, in response to the organizers.

“US followers have waited so lengthy for nice music due to the pandemic–they should see their favourite artists for the primary time in two years in lots of instances.”

Tim Kim, KAMP

KAMP International and ELA partnered with Los Angeles artist Kenny Scharf to create KAMP LA 2022 imagery and aesthetics and with South Korean media phenomenon Dingo Music and South Korea’s personalised card fee system i-Aurora to permit funds by South Korean payment-approved playing cards.

The occasion is one in every of ELA’s early initiatives since its inception final yr. The group was fashioned by live performance promoter and ticketing firm CTS Eventim in partnership with Jason Miller, former senior vp of Asia for Live Nation.

Miller is estimated to have produced 80% of the previous decade’s highest-grossing Asian excursions for western artists, together with Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Madonna, Maroon 5, U2, and lots of others.

KAMP, in the meantime, is led by CEO Tim Kim, whose expertise consists of working with high-profile purchasers within the Western music and Hollywood area. KAMP hosted its first occasion in Singapore with the sold-out 2019 Singapore Competition that featured Tremendous Junior, NCT 127, Stray Children, MOMOLAND, GFRIEND, Sonnet Son, WJSN, Chungha, Ha Sung-woon, and AleXa.

Kim needs KAMP LA 2022 to be “the final word Okay-pop expertise in all points.”

“US followers have waited so lengthy for nice music due to the pandemic–they should see their favourite artists for the primary time in two years in lots of instances,” Kim mentioned.

Followers can now register on KAMPLA.vip to unlock presale tickets and get an opportunity to win a backstage meet & greet move, VIP tickets, merch bundles and extra.

Presale entry is priced from $179, excluding charges. Presale registration closes at 7PM (PDT) on Thursday (August 18) and presale tickets shall be out there on sale from 10AM (PDT) on Friday (August 19).

KAMP LA 2022 can be the most recent main Okay-Pop occasion to land at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, which beforehand hosted two BTS reveals in Could 2019.

“Everybody in Okay-pop needs to interrupt into America. There’s a deep connection between Korean tradition and L.A. This was all the time the place to begin. However we’re additionally going to convey Okay-pop worldwide.”

Tim Kim, KAMP

However earlier than the blockbuster occasion in October, Rose Bowl will host Okay-pop star Chungha, rapper Jay Park, South Korean singer-songwriter BIBI, singer-songwriter eaJ, and GOT7 member Jackson Wang for 88rising’s Head in the Clouds festival this weekend.

“Everybody in Okay-pop needs to interrupt into America. There’s a deep connection between Korean tradition and L.A. This was all the time the place to begin. However we’re additionally going to convey Okay-pop worldwide with KAMP and Eventim Dwell Asia. We’ll go to all markets the place Okay-pop resonates—which is in every single place lately. KAMP isn’t nearly mega-concerts or historic occasions—it’s a tradition,” KAMP’s Kim mentioned.Music Enterprise Worldwide