Pop Music and Peace Signs at KCON New York
Photo: Biel Parklee.
New York’s third annual KCON convention brought herds of fans to the Prudential Center to celebrate all things Hallyu — the global phenomenon that is Korean pop culture. The weekend featured performances by K-pop groups like SF9, Twice, and Highlight, as well as acupuncture sessions, dance competitions, and food tastings.
Click ahead to see photos from the convention, taken by the Cut’s senior photo editor Biel Parklee.
Popular Girl Group “Twice” performed for the first time in KCON NY 2017. As they are getting ready for their Japanese debut in couple of weeks, they w...
Popular Girl Group “Twice” performed for the first time in KCON NY 2017. As they are getting ready for their Japanese debut in couple of weeks, they were excited to meet their NY fans and visit Times Square on their day off.
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Korean R&B singer “Zion.T” backstage at KCON NY. What’s the one thing you always wanted to do in NYC, he responded: “Going to thrift stores and fi...
Korean R&B singer “Zion.T” backstage at KCON NY. What’s the one thing you always wanted to do in NYC, he responded: “Going to thrift stores and find an American street sign.” Photo: Biel Parklee./Biel Parklee.
A K-Pop enthusiast holding her favorite K-Pop artists fans.
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KCON fanatics posing at a Korean Photobooth. Photo: Biel Parklee./Biel Parklee.
KCON VIP ticket holders had the opportunity to meet their favorite artists on the red carpet. Photo: Biel Parklee./Biel Parklee.
Korean food tasting in the Convention center. Photo: Biel Parklee./Biel Parklee.
A visitor plays “Jegi Chagi” or korean hacky sack.
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Girl group “GFriend” backstage at KCON NY. Recently the group just finished promoting their latest single “Fingertip” and were excited to meet their N...
Girl group “GFriend” backstage at KCON NY. Recently the group just finished promoting their latest single “Fingertip” and were excited to meet their NY Fans for the first time. They were really impressed by how they were singing with them during the concert. Photo: Biel Parklee./Biel Parklee.
“Highlight” member Junhyung on the red carpet. Photo: Biel Parklee./Biel Parklee.
Dancing competition at the KCON Convention Center. Photo: Biel Parklee./Biel Parklee.
“SF9" member HwiYoung on the red carpet. Photo: Biel Parklee./Biel Parklee.
Koreos a K-pop dance cover team at UCLA, demonstrates some dance moves at the Dance Workshop. Photo: Biel Parklee./Biel Parklee.
Male Kpop fans going crazy on the arrival of GFriend on the red carpet. Photo: Biel Parklee./Biel Parklee.
Korean Youtube influencer “Joan Kim” taking a photo with her fans at the Panel. Photo: Biel Parklee./Biel Parklee.
A visitor plays “Tuho” or korean Pitchpot. Photo: Biel Parklee./Biel Parklee.
A visitor receiving an acupuncture examination.
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Kpop fans waiting under the heat with their favorite artist. Photo: Biel Parklee./Biel Parklee.
“SF9” member RoWoon on the red carpet. Photo: Biel Parklee./Biel Parklee.
“Highlight” member Dongwoon on the red carpet.
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A scene of Korean Fashion trend, wearing mask. Photo: Biel Parklee./Biel Parklee.
“KNK” members Jeong In Seong and Kim Ji Hun on the red carpet. Photo: Copyright: Hyeonwoo Lee
A visitor taking a picture of a poster of the old King and Queen of Korea. Photo: Biel Parklee./Biel Parklee.
Visitors posing in front of cutouts of the band Highlight. Photo: Biel Parklee./Biel Parklee.
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