MBC & BIGC. ‘IDOL RADIO LIVE in SEOUL’ Comes To Meet Global Fans With the Largest-scale Online and Offline Concert in Korea
MBC’s “IDOL RADIO” has received continuous love from global and domestic fans since 2018. This year, MBC and tech startup BIGC. will be streaming the largest K-pop concert of the second half of the year.
MBC radio announced that the “IDOL RADIO LIVE in Seoul” concert will take place at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Saturday, September 23rd at 6:00 pm (KST). This performance will be the largest-scale K-pop concert of the second half of 2023 in South Korea and an online fan concert for global fans will also be simultaneously broadcast through BIGC.’s live technology.
The lineup for this concert includes KIM JAE JOONG, Apink, Lee Seung-yoon, OH MY GIRL, Young K, IKON, ONF, ATEEZ, LUCY, NMIXX, PLAVE, and EVNNE further heightening the expectations of global fans. Especially EVNNE is garnering attention as it is their first concert since their debut.
For enthusiasts keen on attending in person, LIVE STREAMING TICKET sales opened on September 4th (KST) right up to an hour before the concert on September 23rd. Secure your online tickets via the provided ‘LINK‘
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Previously, ‘IDOL RADIO’ successfully held overseas concerts in Tokyo, Japan, for the first time in Korean radio history, in October of last year and April of this year. With ‘Fan-jal-al (which means know fans well)programs, the concert received enthusiastic responses from fans both domestically and internationally.
Additionally, ‘BIGC.’ which is collaborating with MBC in terms of technology will provide a global live streaming for the fan-oriented ‘IDOL RADIO LIVE in SEOUL.’ BIGC. offers online live services that allow global fans to enjoy K-pop concerts, fan meetings, and more in real time. Especially in the real-time live environment, they will showcase real-time multilingual subtitles and fandom interaction technology for global fans.
As a prominent IT startup in the entertainment media field in Korea, ‘BIGC.’ has accumulated experience in various services for global K-pop fans. Starting from the end of last year through a technological partnership with CJ ENM, they provided online services for the world’s largest K-pop global awards, the 2022 MAMA Festival, and K-CON, among others.
Kim Mihee, the CEO of BIGC. expressed her excitement, stating, “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to present the largest-scale K-pop concert of the latter half of this year to global fans in collaboration with MBC, ” She also mentioned, “Through various technologies tailored for global fans of BIGC. Live, we will showcase the ultimate concert experience.”
BIGC. has opened a big event — “All-Inclusive K-POP Tour Event” for global K-POP fans. This event provides one lucky winner(one companion included) with a complimentary package that includes a round-trip flight to Seoul, a stay in a 4-star hotel, and tickets to IDOL RADIO LIVE IN SEOUL. To participate, please visit the BIGC. moment website at ‘LINK‘
SARAH BRITTON
Sarah is the founder and content manager of TokkiStar. She has been a K-pop fan since the age of 13 but began as a J-pop fan at 11. Some of her favorite groups include SHINee, Wonder Girls, Red Velvet, SVT, WJSN, NCT, Day6, The Rose, and SNSD. She is currently anticipating the day Pristin reunites.
