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Fanomenon: Korea's Coachella-Rival Festival Announced

Fanomenon: Korea's Coachella-Rival Festival Announced

South Korea announces 'Fanomenon', an 11-day K-pop festival and award ceremony in Dec 2027, co-chaired by JYP and Culture Minister. Big Four agencies unite, projected 520K visitors, $680M economic impact, with plans for LA expansion in 2028. Government-backed, signals major industry infrastructure shift.

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Updated Jul 29, 2026