Hanam’s Spring Nights United by Melody... 30,000 Enthralled at 'Music in the Hanam'

Hanam Music Festival Draws 60,000 Enthusiastic Fans Onsite and Online

More Than 650 Citizens Take the Stage... The Essence of a Participatory Festival

Hanam City Appoints FIFTY FIFTY as Promotional Ambassadors

Solidifying Its Status as a Global K-Culture Hub

The "2026 Hanam Music Festival – Music in the Hanam," hosted by Hanam City in Gyeonggi Province and organized by the Hanam Cultural Foundation, concluded in spectacular fashion amid enthusiastic cheers from citizens.

Lee Hyunjae, Mayor of Hanam City, attended the '2026 Hanam Music Festival - Music in the Hanam' held at Hanam Sports Complex for two days from the 17th to the 18th and delivered a greeting. Provided by Hanam City

Held over two days from the 17th to the 18th at Hanam Sports Complex, the festival drew more than 31,000 onsite visitors and recorded over 30,000 online views, cementing its status as a leading music festival representing not only Hanam but also South Korea.

Over the two days, a total of about 30 teams and more than 650 citizens – ranging from young children to seniors – took the stage, showcasing Hanam’s unique cultural energy. Under the slogan "Korea’s Number One Festival," the event firmly established itself as a representative citizen-participation music festival for South Korea, going beyond Hanam.

Hanam City has been hosting the '2026 Hanam Music Festival - Music in the Hanam' for two days from the 17th to the 18th at the Hanam Sports Complex. Provided by Hanam City

On the first day, the 17th, a diverse lineup of popular singers and local art groups performed under the emceeing of announcer Kim Jisoo. The legendary group Dosiayi and singer Jeon Mikyung, who defined the 1980s, delivered nostalgic performances, while the traditional arts group "WeMu (Music Production Studio)" captivated audiences by infusing Korean traditional music with a modern flair.

Singers Sunye, Jokwon, Kim Hyunjung, and solo artist Jo Jazz showcased their powerful vocals, and Hanam’s top dance team, Buzzer Beater Dance Studio, electrified the crowd with an energetic performance. The highlight of the evening was a dazzling drone light show that illuminated Hanam’s night sky, providing a fantastic visual experience for all attendees.

Hanam City has been hosting the "2026 Hanam Music Festival - Music in the Hanam" at Hanam Sports Complex for two days from the 17th to the 18th. Provided by Hanam City

On the second day, the 18th, musical actor Lee Gunmyung took the microphone to lead a moving stage where citizens themselves became the main stars. The day began with a stirring pre-show by the Hanam City branch of the Gugak Promotion Association, followed by performances from the Dream Orchestra Hanam, Dream Dance Company, and the Hanam United Children’s Choir – with local children and youth, the future of the region, demonstrating the skills they had honed.

Additionally, on this day, Hanam City officially announced its ambitions to become a K-culture hub by appointing the global K-pop group FIFTY FIFTY as its promotional ambassadors.

Lee Hyun-jae, Mayor of Hanam City, is taking a commemorative photo after appointing the global K-pop group FIFTY FIFTY as the promotional ambassadors of Hanam City on the 18th. Provided by Hanam City

In the second part of the show, emotional vocalist Kim Yeonwoo, trot queen Kim Yeonja, and all-around entertainer Lim Changjung delivered medleys of hit songs spanning generations, creating a grand spectacle that united both citizen performers and the audience. The festival’s finale featured promotional ambassadors FIFTY FIFTY, whose brilliant performance brought the two-day celebration to a close.

A Hanam City official stated, "This festival demonstrated the value of Hanam as a K-culture hub where citizens create together, and as a 'Job, Housing, and Entertainment City' where culture and employment coexist in daily life. Going forward, we will continue to work with the Hanam Cultural Foundation to foster a citizen-led cultural and artistic environment, and develop 'Music in the Hanam' into a representative citizen-participation cultural tourism festival in South Korea, raising cultural pride among citizens."

Hanam City has been hosting the '2026 Hanam Music Festival - Music in the Hanam' at Hanam Sports Complex for two days from the 17th to the 18th. Provided by Hanam City

This festival not only showcased the vibrancy of Hanam as a cultural city through performances by all generations from children to seniors, but also helped establish a citizen-centered festival culture. Hanam City plans to build on this success to further strengthen its local cultural brand.

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