Gangnam-gu 50th Anniversary Festival: A Mega K-Culture Celebration

Gangnam-gu is preparing a large-scale festival to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year! Introducing the 2025 Gangnam Festival HEY! Gangnam. This event will be held throughout Gangnam for a total of 9 days, from September 25th (Thursday) to October 3rd (Friday). Representing Gangnam, places like COEX, Yeongdong-daero, Bongeunsa Temple, and Jamwon Hangang Park will all become stages, presenting a comprehensive K-culture festival that blends music, fashion, food, and sports.

The Gangnam Festival is a representative event of Gangnam-gu that attracts many domestic and foreign tourists every year. This year, in particular, it is comprised of even more abundant programs to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Gangnam-gu's opening.
Here's what you can expect:
- Performances by globally loved K-POP stars
- A family concert with nostalgic singers spanning generations
- Various sights and attractions, including fashion shows, marathons, and open concerts
It's a period when the entire Gangnam area becomes the central stage of K-culture.
The highlight of the Gangnam Festival is, of course, the performance programs. Here's a breakdown by date:
September 26th (Friday) – COEX

50th Anniversary Celebration Performance
Featuring: Kim So-hyun, Tei, Children's Choir, Citizen's Choir, Samulnori Troupe, etc. (total of 250 people)
First Public Release of the 2070 Gangnam Vision Musical Performance
September 27th (Saturday) – COEX Yeongdong-daero
K-POP Concert

Featuring: god, BTOB, SF9, FIFTY FIFTY, n.SSign, Babydoncry
A super luxurious lineup that K-POP fans have been eagerly waiting for!
September 28th (Sunday) – COEX
HEY! Gangnam Family Concert

Featuring: Lee Jae-hoon (COOL), Lim Chang-jung, Kim Chang-yeol (DJ DOC), R.ef, Kim Min-jong, Kim Hyun-jung, Diva, Space A
Legendary stages that evoke memories of the 90s and 2000s!
October 2nd (Thursday) – Jamwon Hangang Park

KBS Open Concert
Featuring: Hye Eun-yi, Baek Ji-young, Jaja, Soyou, Peppertones, Hwang Ga-ram, Jeon Yu-jin, Musical 'Death Note' team
October 3rd (Friday) – Bongeunsa Temple

HEY Bongeunsa Temple Concert
Featuring: Bongeun Traditional Music Ensemble, SeoDo Band, Ailee, Song Chang-sik, Kim Chang-wan Band
A special concert where tradition and modernity meet!
Enjoy a mega-festival where music, fashion, food, and sports meet in Gangnam!
Ticket Reservation Information
Yeongdong-daero K-POP Concert: Ticket sales close at 5 PM on September 26th
HEY! Gangnam Family Concert: Ticket sales close at 11 PM on September 27th

If you need the reservation page, leave a comment with "Reservation" and you can easily check it out. Popular performances are likely to sell out early, so hurry!
Traffic Control Information
During the Gangnam Festival, traffic control must also be checked.
Section: Full control of 5 lanes of Yeongdong-daero in front of COEX
Period: September 27th (Saturday) 00:00 ~ September 29th (Monday) 05:00

Traffic congestion is expected during the event period, so we strongly recommend using public transportation.
FAQ
Q. Can anyone participate in the Gangnam Festival?
A. Yes, most programs are free for anyone to enjoy. Some performances require advance reservation.
Q. What is the highlight of this Gangnam Festival?
A. The K-POP concert and family concert prepared to commemorate the 50th anniversary are the biggest attractions.
Q. Can foreign tourists also enjoy it?
A. Yes, the Gangnam Festival is a global K-culture event and is actively open to foreign tourists.

In Conclusion
The 2025 Gangnam Festival HEY! Gangnam is a mega K-culture event celebrating the 50th anniversary of Gangnam-gu. With a variety of programs including K-POP stars' stages, nostalgic concerts spanning generations, open concerts, and temple concerts, it can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

We are looking forward to seeing what new charms Gangnam, the center of Seoul, will show at the Gangnam Festival starting this weekend. Don't forget to check the traffic control and schedule, and make special memories in Gangnam this fall!
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