Naju Yeongsangang Festival to Feature Legendary Musicians in a Spectacular Big Show

Opening Performance by Song Gain and Kim Yongbin,
Grand Finale Featuring Park Jihyun and Lyn
Star-Studded Lineup Including Musical Legends Choi Jungwon and Kim Hoyoung
Nightly Shows Throughout the Festival Promise Unforgettable Entertainment

From October 8 to 12, 2025, the "2025 Naju Yeongsangang Festival" will be held in the Yeongsandong Yeongsangang Garden area in Naju, with a star-studded lineup of top-tier musicians from across Korea set to light up the autumn along the Yeongsangang River.

In particular, from the opening ceremony to the closing ceremony, the five-day festival will feature an impressive array of Korea's top musical actors, trot stars, and K-POP artists, adding both prestige and glamour to the event.

The opening stage on October 8 will feature the immensely popular "Queen of Trot," Song Gain, and Kim Yongbin. On the same day, talented musical actors Luna and Lee Chungju, who play the lead roles in the opening ceremony's themed performance "Queen, Janghwa," will also take the stage, delivering a moving performance. The combination of artists spanning genres and generations is expected to instantly elevate the atmosphere of the opening ceremony and signal the spectacular start of the Yeongsangang Festival.

The Musical Big Show, held on the second day of the festival, October 9, will be led by musical theater legend Choi Jungwon, joined by the emotionally captivating global musical star Michael Lee, and the versatile singer and musical actress Ivy. Their performances will offer audiences a chance to experience high-caliber performing arts, making the autumn night along the Yeongsangang River even more romantic.

On October 10, a K-POP Festival targeting younger generations will take place. The lineup includes the talented five-member girl group Licienne, rock singer and rapper Han Yohan known for his explosive stage presence, the uniquely styled male ballad groups Soonsoonhee and Wishis. For K-POP fans, this promises to be the ultimate festival filled with youth and passion.

The stage on October 11 will be presented under the special theme "All About Music." Versatile musical actor Kim Hoyoung, the sweet-voiced musical actor Kai, the four-member crossover group Rabidance, as well as emerging musicians Ryu Hana and Kim Eunkyung, will deliver performances spanning a wide range of genres. This show, embracing both tradition and modernity, popular and classical music, will further enhance the artistic identity unique to the Yeongsangang Festival.

The grand finale on October 12 will feature a closing celebration performance. Park Jihyun, the handsome representative of the trot scene, and singer Lyn, beloved for her powerful vocals, will take the stage to leave the audience with unforgettable memories. In particular, Lyn's signature ballad performance is expected to blend beautifully with the autumn atmosphere of the Yeongsangang River, delivering deep emotion to the audience.

This five-day festival will showcase the history and culture of Naju and express the beauty of the Yeongsangang River through a variety of performances and hands-on programs. Above all, with top artists and K-POP stars such as Song Gain, Choi Jungwon, Michael Lee, Ivy, Kim Hoyoung, Kai, Lyn, and Park Jihyun all participating, this year's Yeongsangang Festival is being hailed as a "legendary lineup" and is drawing more attention than ever before.

The city of Naju stated, "This year's festival will be a grand celebration where citizens and visitors can come together and enjoy. We are thoroughly preparing so that the Yeongsangang Festival can establish itself as Korea's leading autumn festival, serving as a venue for revitalizing the local economy and promoting cultural and artistic exchange."

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