"Hanam, the Center of K-Culture!"... "Stage Hanam" to Open in Spectacular Fashion on the 25th

Hanam City to Host Opening Performance at Misa Lake Park
"2026 Stage Hanam!" Kicks Off
Rapper Kisum to Perform... Event Series Runs Through October

The representative cultural performance, "2026 Stage Hanam!", promoted by Hanam City and the Hanam Cultural Foundation, will kick off its opening show at the stairs plaza of Misa Lake Park on April 25, marking the official start of this year’s program.

The representative cultural performance "2026 Stage Hanam!" promoted by Hanam City and the Hanam Cultural Foundation will hold its opening performance on the 25th at the staircase plaza of Misa Lake Park. Photo by Hanam City

"Stage Hanam!" has established itself as Hanam City’s flagship cultural project under the theme "Now, Hanam is the Center of K-Culture." Now in its fourth year, the program has attracted a total audience of around 100,000 since 2023, offering citizens—including the younger generation—opportunities to enjoy culture in their daily lives through busking performances.

This opening event will begin with a pre-show performance at 5:30 p.m., followed by the main performance at 6:00 p.m. In addition to the live event, the performances will also be broadcast in real-time via YouTube, allowing even more citizens to participate and enjoy the festivities.

The event will be hosted by Hanam’s representative busker "WeAreWeAn," who will energize the stage. The pre-show will feature the "Goil Taekwondo Team," composed of local Misa-dong youths, who will open the event with a dynamic martial arts performance.

The main performance will start with a dynamic percussion act by "Horey." Next, the female duo band "Omo," active as buskers in Hanam, will present a K-Pop stage, followed by "Rainbow," a group of local teenagers, who will add excitement with a lively K-Pop dance performance.

Additionally, the performance team "Deeper," known for blending EDM and brass sounds, will deliver a unique wind instrument stage. The finale will be headlined by female rapper Kisum—who appeared on "Show Me the Money," "Unpretty Rapstar," and is currently starring in SBS's "Kick a Goal"—who will bring her signature style and energy to close out the opening performance in spectacular fashion.

This year, "Stage Hanam!" will feature expanded participation by citizen buskers and strengthen region-specific performances that reflect the unique characteristics of each area. In particular, during Family Month in May, a special program for families will include a variety of genres—such as mime, magic, and comic performances—offering citizens an even richer cultural and artistic experience.

Lee Kyowook, CEO of the Hanam Cultural Foundation, stated, "We will strive to expand opportunities for more citizens to enjoy culture as part of their daily lives and do our best to establish Hanam City as the center of busking and street culture."

'2026 Stage Hanam! Poster. Provided by Hanam City'

"2026 Stage Hanam!" will continue to engage with citizens across Hanam City—including Misa, the old downtown, Gam-il, and Wirye—through October, beginning with the opening performance on April 25.

Meanwhile, the "2026 Hanam Music Festival: Music In The Hanam" will be held over two days, April 17 and 18, at Hanam Sports Complex. The April 17 performance, featuring talented musicians such as Jo Jazz, Kim Hyunjung, Sunye, Jo Kwon, City Kids, Buzzer Beater Dance Team, and Music Production Studio WeMu, will be open to all. The April 18 performance, which requires a ticket for entry, will showcase top artists including musical actor Lee Gunmyung, global idol Fifty Fifty, Kim Yeonwoo, Lim Changjung, and Kim Yeonja. Notably, the April 18 show has already seen advance ticket sales close early due to overwhelming interest from citizens.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.