When thinking about the artists that can participate in a great festival, perhaps some world-class artists such as Rosalia, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny and many others come to mind. However, if you like to discover new melodies and musical talents, you can’t miss the great music phenomenon that comes not from America or Europe, but from Asia: K-pop.
Great representatives of the genre such as BTS, Blackpink or Seventeen will be part of the first Asian and K-pop music festival in Europe. It is worth mentioning that this particular genre is in full swing and at the Bubble Pop, -the name of the festival- you will be able to enjoy the most popular artists and songs.
Bubble Pop, the K-pop festival that will be the talk of the town
For this first edition of the Bubble Pop festival, which will take place on July 1 and 2 of this year, it will feature the presentation of great artists of the genre. LeeHi, who has 500 million views on YouTube, will perform for the first time in Barcelona and REI AMI, who is famous for hits such as “freak, DICTATOR” and “Snowcone”, it is worth mentioning that this will be her first international performance outside the United States.
Other artists that stand out in the line up of the festival are Superorganism, which is a band led by Orono Noguchi, a singer originally from Tokyo, the group stands out for very popular songs like “Something For Your M.I.N.D.” or “Everybody Wants To Be Famous”.
They are followed by South Koreans JUNNY, in their first concert outside Asia, oceanfromtheblue, who will present their new album, Xooos. The natives of Japan DONGURIZU will arrive with electronic rap to get you dancing. Finally, producers MACROS 82-99 and Vantage, who are exponents of future funk, will perform.
It is worth mentioning that tickets are already on sale at a price of 58€ for the weekend pass and 38€ per day. In this regard, the organizers of the event have stated that they tried to adjust the price thinking specifically about the target of the event, which corresponds to people between 16 and 35 years old.
More than music!
It is worth mentioning that in addition to music, the festival will offer a great gastronomic offer, comic sales stands and a space dedicated especially to the sale of art.
On the other hand, you should know that the festival already has its own mascot: the bubbly Bubbly, created by the authors of the poster Hanavbara, twins from Barcelona. In addition, Alex and Paula Diaz, who have a million followers on social networks and who also contributed to the design of the new festival’s poster.
What is K-pop?
K-pop, short for Korean popular music, is a music genre that encompasses a variety of styles such as dance, electronic, hip hop, rock, RB and others. It refers specifically to South Korean popular music, as there is virtually no popular music industry with a wider reach than that outside its borders.
K-pop originated in the early 1990s as an experiment to reshape the music scene in Korean culture, resulting in the hybrid of genres we now know as K-pop. The experiment was a success, and now K-pop is one of the most popular genres in the world, with millions of fans in every corner of the globe.
The genre is often characterized by catchy hooks, upbeat tempos and complex choreography. Some K-pop groups even produce catchy and impactful visuals, videos and albums to accompany their music.
K-pop is made up of many different elements that have been blended together to form its unique sound. He is known for mixing genres such as pop, hip hop, electronic music or RB to create an unparalleled musical experience. This sound contains elements of all these musical styles, creating a distinctly Korean-sounding music that has become the hallmark of K-pop.
K-pop singers often employ English phrases and words in their melodies and lyrics, which adds to the appeal of their music, as their fans can enjoy the familiarity of both their native culture and the influence of American music.
K-pop has definitely made an impact on global pop culture over the past decade. From topping international music charts to sold-out stadium concerts and movie cameos, K-pop artists and groups have demonstrated their global reach and impact. K-pop idols such as Psy, BTS and BLACKPINK are among the few who have achieved worldwide fame, selling millions of copies of their songs and albums around the world and becoming some of the most popular and successful groups of recent times.
