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Korea Herald
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Fans waited four hours to enter, but ‘2025 BTS Festa' delivered like never before
The world tunes in as two-day offline event welcomes fans around the world The highly anticipated '2025 BTS Festa' kicked off Friday at Kintex in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, drawing BTS fans from around the world to celebrate the group's debut on June 13, 2013. The two-day event runs through Saturday as part of the annual 'BTS Festa,' which this year marks the band's 11th anniversary. "2025 BTS Festa" opened its doors at 10 a.m. in Halls 9 and 10 of Kintex Exhibition Center II. From the start, crowds stretched nearly a kilometer outside the venue, with the line showing no signs of shrinking -- even as the 7 p.m. closing time neared. Most BTS fans, known as Army, waited anywhere from two to five hours just to get in. Shaina, a Canadian fan who traveled from Canada, said she waited more than four hours to enter. 'It was tough to get in and rough standing in line. But the Festa itself is great. I'm a BTS fan and came a long way — I'm really enjoying it,' she said. Over the years, the event has evolved into a global tradition for both BTS and Army, with fans traveling to South Korea each June to take part in the festivities. This year's offline event opened to the public from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. without any need for reservations. To support international attendees, staff fluent in English, Japanese and Chinese were stationed throughout the venue. Event materials, including the official website and printed guides, were made available in four languages. 'I've been Army since 2017 and I'm a fan of RM. Of course I love BTS and all their festivals — that's why I'm here,' said Jennie, a fan from Indonesia. 'It's my first time attending BTS Festa. This event is so cool,' added Rini, another Indonesian fan. 'I've been a BTS fan for two years. It feels amazing that my favorite member, Jimin, got discharged.' To help thousands of fans navigate the venue more comfortably, real-time crowd density updates for each exhibition zone are posted every 30 minutes on the official website. A paid shuttle bus service also operates between Kintex GTX Station and Goyang Sports Complex, where J-Hope's solo encore concert 'J-Hope Tour 'Hope on The Stage' Final' is being held Friday. The venue featured a wide range of interactive installations and photo spots, including the Army Bomb Photo Spot and Whale Photo Spot. Starting at noon, a coordinated light show using fans' 'Army Bomb' light sticks lit up the hall every hour on the hour, creating a striking visual spectacle. Fans also explored exhibition spaces such as the "Voice Zone," where they could hear BTS members' recorded messages, and the "Spotify Playlist Zone" offering member-recommended tracks via NFC. The 'BTS Locker' display offered a glimpse into each member's unique style and preferences. Hands-on sections such as the 'DIY Zone,' 'Game Zone' and 'Coloring Wall' added interactive fun to the experience, while the 'Trophy Zone' showcased BTS' major awards, allowing fans to reflect on the group's accomplishments and shared journey with Army. 'My favorite spot was the capsule. But I also liked the Coloring Wall,' said Malani, a fan visiting from Boston. Kyla, who came from New York, agreed: 'I loved the Coloring Wall where we could draw and write messages to BTS. I also liked the AI thing — it was super cool.'
Korea Herald
10-06-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Seoul Food 2025 blends tech, taste and trade
South Korea's largest food industry showcase, Seoul Food 2025, opened Tuesday at Kintex in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. The four-day event features a record-breaking 1,639 companies from 45 countries and is now recognized as one of Asia's top four food exhibitions, alongside shows in Shanghai, Bangkok and Tokyo. Global interest in Korean food, or K-Food, is driving a sharp rise in export activity this year. According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, export consultations at the event are expected to reach $250 million, up 25 percent from 2024. The number of foreign buyers attending has also climbed by 20 percent to 300 companies, with strong representation from Southeast Asia and the United States. The event also features livestreamed promotions and influencer campaigns aimed at overseas consumers, including buyers from China, Vietnam and Japan. Running alongside the main exhibition is a conference exploring future food technologies, such as plant-based proteins, low-sugar products and AI-powered food production.
Korea Herald
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
PlayX4 packs punch with gaming, entertainment
Gaming expo to feature showcases, esports fest, business opportunities PlayX4, one of the nation's largest gaming fests, is set to take place at Kintex in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, from May 22 to May 25. PlayX4 serves as a platform to spotlight the latest gaming industry trends while fostering connections between domestic and international developers and consumers. This year's PlayX4 highlights include Daewon Media's new game release showcase, Neowiz's indie game showcase, a Steam Deck demo lounge and the Korea round of the Gyeonggi International Cosplay Festival. The event will also roll out an esports festival, featuring a broad slate of competitions ranging from matches tailored for gamers with disabilities to a nationwide university tournament and a family-focused tournament. The family tournament is open for both preregistrations and on-site sign-ups. Major gaming companies will also operate engaging booths for visitors, with Korean game developer Smilegate showcasing a theme park-style setup. Each attraction will be inspired by one of their game titles, offering an immersive experience for game fans. Guests who participate in the experiential zones and gameplay demos will earn Wonder Coins, the event's exclusive currency that is redeemable for limited-edition merchandise. Neowiz will showcase its role-playing game Brown Dust 2 at a dedicated booth that includes a large open-access rest area for fans who follow the game on platforms such as YouTube or X. A VIP lounge also offers perks to visitors with exclusive merchandise and photo ops with idol-themed cosplayers. This year also sees an expanded focus on business-to-business opportunities, particularly for small and indie developers aiming to foray into overseas markets. For the first time, participating companies will pay a modest exhibition fee in exchange for support services, including matchmaking with distribution partners, demo day exposure and one-on-one investor consultations. Across the weekend, developers will be on-site to run hands-on demo stations and promotional booths, creating an interactive playground for the event's visitors.
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Korea Herald
09-04-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
[Photo News] HD Hyundai's motor show debut
HD Hyundai Executive Vice Chairman Chung Ki-sun (center) on Tuesday looks around the shipbuilding giant's exhibition booth at the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show, held this week at Kintex in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. HD Hyundai made its motor show debut to showcase construction machinery, including its new automated excavator. During his visit, Chung emphasized the shipbuilder's strategic expansion into land infrastructure as part of its commitment to fostering a sustainable future. (HD Hyundai)
Korea Herald
03-04-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
HD Hyundai debuts next-gen excavators
Korean construction equipment manufacturer sets eyes on W70tr globally accumulated revenue by 2030 HD Hyundai unveiled its next-generation excavators for the first time Thursday at the Seoul Mobility Show 2025 at Kintex in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, as the Korean construction equipment maker looks to expand its presence in the global market. The premiered models were the HX400, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment's 40-metric-ton class excavator and the DX240, HD Hyundai Infracore's 24-ton class excavator. As the first construction equipment company to take part in Korea's biggest biannual auto exhibition, HD Hyundai put on the massive excavators on display at its pavilion under the slogan 'No Infrastructure, No Mobility.' 'As mobility gives the freedom of movement to humanity, construction equipment gives unlimited possibilities for the advancement of mobility,' said Cho Young-cheul, CEO of HD Hyundai XiteSolution, an intermediate holdings company of HD Hyundai's construction equipment arms, during the press conference. 'With the newly released models, HD Hyundai's construction equipment division plans to achieve accumulated overseas sales of 450,000 units and 70 trillion won ($47.7 billion) by 2030 from this year.' HD Hyundai highlighted that the new excavators are equipped with the company's latest technologies, such as full electro-hydraulic systems and smart assist, safety and monitoring features to improve the accuracy and efficiency of workloads. For instance, the excavators offer guidance for depth and inclination in real time and aid the subtle control of the machine. According to HD Hyundai, the HX400 will be released in the Korean and European markets in May and June this year, respectively, and launched in North America in April 2026. The DX240 will hit the Korean and European markets in May and July this year, respectively, with a plan to also debut in North America in April 2026. The Korean construction equipment manufacturer added that it aims to roll out the new models of excavators in the 25-tonne, 30-ton and 35-ton classes within this year. HD Hyundai is capable of producing about 94,300 units of construction equipment per year. 'Spearheaded by the next-generation new models, we will grow our construction equipment brands 'Hyundai' and 'Develon' into global top-makers,' said Cho.
