
WONDERLIVET 2025 Concludes with Record-Breaking 40,000 Attendees, Setting New Standard for J-POP Festivals in Korea
The WONDERLIVET 2025 festival, Korea's largest J-POP & Iconic Music Festival, has successfully wrapped up its three-day run.
Held from June 14th to 16th at KINTEX Hall 2 in Goyang, the festival attracted over 40,000 attendees, marking a significant growth from last year's 25,000 participants.
The festival boasted an exceptional lineup of 42 artists, spanning genres from bands and singer-songwriters to virtual artists and anime OST creators, earning it praise as a 'fully realized festival'.
Headliners BUMP OF CHICKEN, Ikimonogakari, and SPYAIR delivered powerful performances that garnered immense cheers, a combination rarely seen even in Japan. The inclusion of artists like Eve, ano, and THREEE, who joined the lineup this year, further enriched the festival's unique atmosphere with their individualistic stages.
Twelve artists making their debut in Korea, including CUTIE STREET, Kocchi no Kento, QUEEN BEE, SUKIMASWITCH, Chilli Beans., Aooo, DISH//, and KANA-BOON, captivated the audience with their explosive energy.
Korean artists such as OYSTERS, Kim Seung-ju, Hebi, Daymon's Year, can't be blue, Lee Seung-yun, and 10CM also showcased their distinct charms, complementing the J-POP-centric lineup and amplifying the crowd's enthusiasm.
Various amenities, including a merchandise zone, F&B areas, and photo zones, were strategically placed to enhance the overall festival experience for attendees.
A surprise announcement at the end of the festival confirmed the upcoming WONDERLIVET 2026, already building anticipation for next year. WONDERLIVET 2025 has solidified its position as a benchmark for J-POP & Iconic Music Festivals in Korea by transcending genre boundaries and expanding its scale.
Netizens flooded social media with comments like 'The lineup was insane!', 'I have to go next year!', and 'So glad I managed to get tickets', expressing their overwhelming satisfaction with the event.