KCON 2022 Coverage Compilation
KCON 2022 Coverage Compilation
On my KCON-themed podcast episode, available here and wherever else you get your podcasts: I share the highs and lows of my first-time KCON experience, the unique ways I experienced KCON as someone with crowd-related anxiety, advice for future KCON newbies, a review of day one’s concert, and more!
Concert review: A recap of the five most exciting moments of the jam-packed show!
Convention review:
“Both established A-tier and rising artists made this year’s convention and concerts ones for the history books. Stars old and new were celebrated, with plenty of opportunities to get up close and personal with rookie artists and more popular acts alike. From panel discussions with celebrated journalists and influencers to celebrity participation in dance challenges, KCON was full of nonstop access to the stars.”
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Panel Recap #1: “Rise Through TikTok”
“TikTok stars Jonny Tran and Reiner Acuario, who are also popular on Instagram and YouTube, respectively, discussed how their viral content has changed their lives, their advice for aspiring influencers, and much more. The panel was a great mix of deep, serious discussion prompts and light and fun banter.”
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Panel Recap #2: “Inside Scoop with Jeff Benjamin”
“After his presentation, he shared some interesting stories from his times interviewing K-pop stars. He recalled the time he almost got stuck in an elevator with BTS, the time Hoshi from SEVENTEEN screamed out his name during a virtual press conference, and the time Hongjoong from ATEEZ gave him a song spoiler during their interview, saying he recently found inspiration in the ‘Sunrise.’ Speaking of ATEEZ, Jeff reflected on watching them perform in a small Brooklyn venue years ago and already getting the sense they were on their way to much bigger things.”
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Panel Recap #3: Cup Sleeve Workshop
“There are few events that epitomize what K-pop fandoms are all about better than cup sleeve events, meet-ups where fans can celebrate a particular K-pop act, band member, or occasion… Since cup sleeve events are something non-K-pop fans are likely unfamiliar with, it was interesting to hear about these events from a panel of previous event hosts while trying to get into the mindset of someone learning about them for the first time.”
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