# Waterbomb festival

Waterbomb is an annual summer music festival organized by Volume Unit Entertainment. It was first launched in 2015 in Seoul, South Korea, and has since expanded to other cities and countries. The festival features a mix of music, dance, and art performances on multiple stages, showcasing both national and international artists with a focus on K-pop, hip-hop, and EDM.
In addition to the performances, there are photo booths, food vendors, and retail store stalls set up during the festival. As the name suggests, the festival also includes various water-based activities such as water cannons, water gun fights, pool parties, zip-lining, bungee jumping, and more. It has been criticized for its high water usage.
The event usually divides its artists into two different teams, each characterized by different colours. The festival-goers are free to choose their team when buying the tickets to the event. This includes a water fight between the two teams and a winner is announced at the end of the festival.

## 2015

| Edition | Year | Date | Location | Venue | Line-up | Ref. |
| 1 | 2015 | August 1 | Seoul, South Korea | Jamsil Sports Complex | Peachade Maximite x Juncoco Vandal Rock x Day Walker Frants Inside Core Kingmck Hi-Lite & The Cohort Tropkillaz Red Team Skull & HAHA DJ Koo Paloalto Lucky J Zizo Blue Team DJ Doc G.Park B-Free Vasco Genius Nochang Rock Bottom | |

## 2016

| Edition | Year | Date | Location | Venue | Line-up | Ref. |
| 2 | 2016 | July 30 | Seoul, South Korea | Jamsil Sports Complex | Red Team Gray Loco DJ Koo Microdot D.I.D DJ Wegun S2 Insidecore Juncoco DJ Kaeun Blue Team Simon Dominic Jessi Hanhae DJ Pumpkin Rude Paper Vandal Rock Maximite Toyo Peachade Hang5va | |

## 2017

| Edition | Year | Date | Location | Venue | Line-up | Ref. |
| 3 | 2017 | July 29 | Seoul, South Korea | Jamsil Sports Complex | Blue Team Didi Han Toyo Maximite Skull & HAHA Aster DinDin Hyuna DJ Koo C Jamm Lookas Green Team Juncoco Soundfuze Peachade AK Punch Nello Sleepy S2 Insidecore Jessi Bewhy | |

## 2018

| Edition | Year | Date | Location | Venue | Line-up |
| 4 | 2018 | July 20 | Seoul, South Korea | Jamsil Sports Complex | Green Team Smasher Sura Rwam + L11evn Nucksal, Don Mills Mewloud Jessi Winner Junkie Kid Blue Team Yena Vandi Glory Kade Siena Girls Hyolyn Tigerlily Drunken Tiger & Bizzy |
| 4 | 2018 | July 21 | Seoul, South Korea | Jamsil Sports Complex | Green Team Demian Layke S2 Aster Woodie Gochild Juncoco Microdot DJ Koo Chungha Insidecore Sunmi Wiwek Blue Team Toyo Paralyze Idea Wehigher AK Sik-K PH-1 Skull & Haha Jay Park Gammer |
| 4 | 2018 | July 28 | Busan, South Korea | Busan Asiad Stadium | Red Team Keith Ape DPR Live Sik-K PH-1 Rude Paper DJ Soda 19XX Baryonyx Jake Pains Triple X Rana TK 24Flakko Blue Team Overwrek Loco UV Woodie Gochild Giant Pink DJ Koo Chunja SKY Wooxi Wehigher Tajo Hera No.50 |

## 2019

| Edition | Year | Date | Location | Venue | Line-up |
| 5 | 2019 | July 13 | Busan, South Korea | Busan Asiad Stadium | Green Team Lyn & Mari Dia W Young & Rich TK Jessi Aster Winner Sura Purple Team Toyo Siena Girls Kade RGP AK Sik-K Insidecore Crush Bingo Players Zico |
| 5 | 2019 | July 20 | Seoul, South Korea | Jamsil Sports Complex | Green Team Jay Park Jessi Chungha UV Mike Perry Aster Paralyze Idea Baryonyx Haechi Yellow Team SayMyName Simon Dominic Gray Woo Won-jae Sik-K Woodie Gochild PH-1 Insidecore Siena Girls Cream DJ Wow Demian Layke |
| 5 | 2019 | July 21 | Seoul, South Korea | Jamsil Sports Complex | Green Team Zico DPR Live Party Flavor Juncoco Kade Mewloud Toyo Reverse Prime Kyte Yellow Team Crush Hyuna RGP Loopy Nafla Nitti Gritti Sura AK Junior Chef Sixthema |
| 5 | 2019 | August 10 | Incheon, South Korea | Paradise City | Green Team Toyo Vandi S2 OXO (Yena & Wooxi) Aster Siena Girls Simon Dominic Gray Breathe Carolina Orange Team Kirin Cream Baryonyx Mewloud Sik-K Woodie Gochild PH-1 Jessi RGP Juncoco The Quiett Beenzino Insidecore Jay Park |
| 5 | 2019 | August 15 | Daejeon, South Korea | Daejeon Hanbat Sports Complex | Blue Team Kodeline Toyo Kade CLC Juncoco Sik-K Woodie Gochild PH-1 Aster Winner Virtual Riot Dynamic Duo Red Team Entaro Haechi Vandi OXO (Yena & Wooxi) AK Sura RGP Inside Core Simon Dominic Gray |
| 5 | 2019 | August 17 | Daegu, South Korea | Daegu Stadium | Purple Team Toyo DJ Winner Loopy/ Nafla Mewloud TK Aster Hyuna Virtual Riot Simon Dominic/ Gray/ Woo Won-jae Orange Team Chobob Naya Haechi Paralyze Idea Hyungdon and Daejun Kade Sik-K/ Woodie Gochild/ PH-1 Insidecore The Quiett/ Beenzino |
| 5 | 2019 | August 24 | Gwangju, South Korea | Gwangju Women's University | Blue Team Neo Toyo Mewloud UV Ravi Paralyze Idea Sleepy Juncoco Inside Core Crush Red Team Krein Demian Layke Advanced Kade Sik-K/ Woodie Gochild/ PH-1 Hyuna Aster Beenzino Jay Park |

## 2022

| Edition | Year | Date | Location | Venue | Line-up |
| 6 | 2022 | June 24 | Seoul, South Korea | Jamsil Sports Complex | Green Team Haee Nine.i TPA La Chica DJ Roots Ash Island Siena Girls Kai Raiden Zico Yellow Team Vandi Homies S2&R2+MIU Be'O Paralyze Idea Hwasa Mewloud Sunmi Aster & Neo |
| 6 | 2022 | June 25 | Seoul, South Korea | Jamsil Sports Complex | Green Team Hendorphin Eze Hakey Holy Bang Toyo Sik-K, pH-1, Haon Hoya Jessi AK Jay Park Yellow Team Joody Bibi DJ Sky Giriboy Apro Chungha Ye:na x Wooxi Loco & Gray Insidecore |
| 6 | 2022 | June 26 | Seoul, South Korea | Jamsil Sports Complex | Green Team Seorin Mirani Merpik Lee Young-ji Kade (G)I-dle Otwo Sura Juncoco CL Yellow Team Kirin Coogie Jeiff Hook Spray DPR Live Winner Simon Dominic Shaun |
| 6 | 2022 | July 23 | Daegu, South Korea | Daegu Stadium | Emerald Team Viki Tobirush x Tillit Bibi Loco Gray Hoya Aster & Neo Insidecore Jay Park Red Team Denis & Boyd Wavy Anomy S2&R2 TK Otwo Hyolyn Jessi Simon Dominic |
| 6 | 2022 | July 30 | Busan, South Korea | Busan Asiad Stadium | Pink Team Stefano x Ruta Since ZB & Ation Advanced Moonbin & Sanha AK Woo Won-jae & Coogie Aster & Neo iKon CL Navy Team Ari Lyn Big Naughty Vandi x Benzera Lee Young-ji Siena Girls Ravi Sura Bibi Shaun |
| 6 | 2022 | August 6 | Incheon, South Korea | Paradise City | Mint Team Cheez Miu Frog Daul Overdrive & For.E Meenoi Sik-K Sura (feat. O Yeonha) Loco & Gray Juncoco CL Orange Team Yuria & Deva Macker Epiik & Sixthema Kid Milli PH-1 Youkeep DJ Smmt Jessi Las Hyuna Simon Dominic Aster & Neo |
| 6 | 2022 | August 13 | Suwon, South Korea | Suwon World Cup Auxiliary Stadium | Lemon Team Jidanwoo For.E S2 & R2 (feat. DALsoobin) Wavy (ColdeAproAhn Byeong-woongKhakii) Holybang Miu Pure100% x Cream Gray Aster & Neo Zico Sky Team Eleven Kade Kangho Hyolyn Paralyze Idea Loco OXO Simon Dominic Insidecore Jay Park |

## 2023

| Edition | Year | Date | Location | Venue | Line-up |
| 7 | 2023 | April 13–14 | Bangkok, Thailand | Thunderdome Stadium | |
| 7 | 2023 | June 23–25 | Seoul, South Korea | Jamsil Sports Complex | |
| 7 | 2023 | July 15 | Incheon, South Korea | Songdo Moonlight Festival Park | Mint Team Hanna Yuria & Reverse Prime Arkins Big Naughty TPA Day Walker & AK Bibi Implantedkid Chungha Loco & Gray Aster & Neo Orange Team JohnyRightThere Huh Epiik & Sixthema Ash Island Coogie Overdrive & For.E Groovy Room Jessi Juncoco with Ralral Jay Park |
| 7 | 2023 | July 22 | Daegu, South Korea | Daegu Stadium | Green Team Troy Cherish Mirani Lee Young-ji Big Naughty An Somi Tobirush Jeiff & Tride Bewhy GroovyRoom with Blase Loco & Gray Purple Team 5sta Beom Zior Park Frame Dbobby Ash Island Justhis Ye:na pH-1 Shaun Jay Park |
| 7 | 2023 | July 22–23 | Nagoya, Japan | Aichi Sky Expo | |
| 7 | 2023 | July 29 | Busan, South Korea | Busan Osiria Showplex | Blue Team B.A.S.E DJ Winner Madik Bibi An Somi Smasher Chungha Jessi Insidecore Zico Red Team Kio Camo Jidanwoo Tanaka Tricky DPR Live GroovyRoom with Blase Simon Dominic Aster & Neo Jay Park |
| 7 | 2023 | July 29–30 | Tokyo, Japan | Belluna Dome | |
| 7 | 2023 | August 5 | Daejeon, South Korea | Mokwon University | Olive Team Scar Kade Siz & Dee Eye Ezuz Overdrive & For.E Big Naughty Bibi PH-1 Sura GroovyRoom with Blase Jay Park Pink Team Techzin Awesome BAE173 Atommy & Aponix Coogie Rude B with Foxylicious Youkeep Hyuna Gray Loco Aster & Neo |
| 7 | 2023 | August 12 | Suwon, South Korea | Suwon World Cup Auxiliary Stadium | Pink Team Qyu with MC Nolboo Lil Cherry & Goldbuuda Stefano and Ruta Paralyze Idea Woodz Juncoco Sandara Park Loco & Gray Insidecore Jessi Green Team Zior Park Benzera Ash Island An Somi Bewhy Bibi Aster and Neo GroovyRoom with Gemini Zico |
| 7 | 2023 | August 19 | Sokcho, South Korea | Hanwha Resort Seorak | Blue Team Ruha & Ahim Wooxi Zior Park Sura Woo Won-jae Aster & Neo Big Naughty Loco & Gray Raiden Orange Team Serri & Suvin Siena Girls Lee Young-ji Bibi Advanced AK Jessi Shaun Jay Park |
| 7 | 2023 | August 26 | Jeju, South Korea | Jeju Stadium | Emerald Team Newg Huh Be'O Woodz Advanced Sura Chung Ha Swings Shaun Insidecore Coral Team Kyte An Somi Mewloud Bibi Teen Top Aster & Neo Sunmi Jessi Dynamic Duo |
| 7 | 2023 | July 15–16 | Osaka, Japan | Maishima Sports Island | |

## 2024

| Edition | Year | Date | Location | Venue | Line-up |
| 8 | 2024 | June 1 | Hong Kong, China | AXA x WONDERLAND | Red Team Jay Park Loco STAYC 姚琛 (Yao Chen) PACT派克特 Aster & Neo Siena Girls DJ Sally Purple Team Hyuna Yugyeom TripleS InsideCore AK Cream ZB & ATION |
| 8 | 2024 | June 2 | Hong Kong, China | AXA x WONDERLAND | Red Team Jessi Kwon Eun-Bi Tony Yu 余景天 82Major TIAB Raiden OTWO DJ ROOTS WOOXI Ari Purple Team Rain (entertainer) Gray pH-1 (rapper) Lolly Talk Glory Sura WHYBEATZ HANNA |
| 8 | 2024 | June 7 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Dubai Festival City | Purple Team Benny Benassi Simon Dominic Liu TripleS Blackswan OTWO Orange Team Jessi Big Naughty Glory Nicky Romero |
| 8 | 2024 | June 8 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Dubai Festival City | Purple Team pH-1 Danny Neville Sorn Tayeb Santo Maxi Zee AK Orange Team DJ Snake CL 82Major Nicole InsideCore Aster & Neo |
| 8 | 2024 | July 5 | Seoul, South Korea | Korea International Exhibition Center | Yellow Team Zico Kang Daniel Baekho Woo Won Jae Coogie Lun8 Hyo Sura ZB & ATION Eleven Chuu Green Team Hwasa Chung Ha Hyuna Huta Fromis 9 Aster & Neo Advanced Soyee & Vaha Ari |
| 8 | 2024 | July 6 | Seoul, South Korea | Korea International Exhibition Center | Yellow Team Changmo Sunmi Kiss of Life Kwon Eun-bi Big Naughty AK YE:NA Siena Girls Hanna Queen Wasabi, (special guest) Green Team Jay Park Minho Yugyeom Giriboy Lee Young-ji P1Harmony InsideCore OTWO Hoya BobbleHead Huanah UV, (special guest) Sia Jiwoo, (special guest) |
| 8 | 2024 | July 7 | Seoul, South Korea | Korea International Exhibition Center | Yellow Team Taemin Loco Gray PH-1 YooA 82Major GroovyRoom with Blase Cream X Pure100% DJ Roots Toyo Siro Hook, (special guest) Green Team Simon Dominic Nayeon WayV Jessi Bibi Raiden Glory Jeride Wooxi Loa NeedMoreCash, (special guest) Chi Yeeun, (special guest) Lee Suji, (speceial guest) |
| 8 | 2024 | July 13 | Jeju, South Korea | Jeju Stadium | Emerald Team Epik High Sura Big Naughty Tri.be Kik50 GroovyRoom with Blase OTWO Toyo Lockersbeen & Kazu Coral Team Yeeun Yena Daniel Jikal Sakazan & K-Jin Chu Jung Highlight Bibi Lee Young-ji Mewloud Minsu |
| 8 | 2024 | July 13 | Fukuoka, Japan | Uminonakamichi Seaside Park Open Air Theater | Purple Team CL Loco Baekho Kang Daniel Yugyeom Aster & Neo Cream Qwerty Pink Team Gray PH-1 Fromis 9 Ash Island Evnne Raiden InsideCore Tana |
| 8 | 2024 | July 20 | Daegu, South Korea | Daegu Stadium | Purple Team Rain (entertainer) Changmo Chungha B.I Kiss of Life Kim Seungmin OTWO ZB & ATION D-STEAL LockersBeen & Kazu Yellow Team Loco Gray Sistar19 Lee Young-ji Vanner Kik50 Aster & Neo YE:NA Tillit Sakazan & K-Jin Hanna |
| 8 | 2024 | July 27 | Busan, South Korea | 항친수공원 North Port Waterfront Park | Yellow Team Simon Dominic Baekho Treasure Fromis 9 Ash Island Kik50 Aster & Neo Advanced Musik Kade LockersBeen & Kazu Green Team Sunmi Ten Yugyeom Lee Young-ji Lee Chae-yeon Coogie GroovyRoom Hoya Madik Paralyze Idea Sakazan & K-Jin |
| 8 | 2024 | July 27 | Tokyo, Japan | Sea Forest Waterway | Yellow Team Kang Daniel Changmo Kwon Eun-bi Oneus Celest1a Raiden AK Akira Green Team Jay Park Gray Big Naughty Yena Noa Wooxi Eleven Toyo |
| 8 | 2024 | July 28 | Tokyo, Japan | Sea Forest Waterway | Yellow Team Simon Dominic Kwon Eun-bi Coogie TripleS InsideCore Aster & Neo Aoy Green Team Jessi &Team Loco Ash Island Big Naughty Noa Glory Hanna KDH |
| 8 | 2024 | August 3 | Incheon, South Korea | SangSang Platform | Orange Team Jay Park Chung Ha Bibi Big Naughty Woodie Gochild Trade L Ezuz, (special guest) Aster & Neo Epik & Six Thema Arkins & Castle J Cold Leeik Mint Team Changmo Huta Seo Eunkwang, (special guest) Fromis 9 Ash Island Oneus Juncoco Day Walker & AK Bobblehead Hendorphin Joody |
| 8 | 2024 | August 10 | Daejeon, South Korea | Mokwon University | Olive Team Dynamic Duo Highlight Coogie Oneus Lee Young-ji Homies, (special guest) Cosmickey & Sky S2 & R2 Bobblehead Music Siz & H93 KDH Pink Team Loco Chung Ha Hui Ash Island Kiss of Life Juncoco Youkeep iWon & Danielle Minchae Foxylicious |
| 8 | 2024 | August 17 | Sokcho, South Korea | Hanwha Resort Seorak Sorano | Blue Team Rain (entertainer) Changmo Kwon Eun-bi Kiss of Life Chuu Soyee & Vaha Aster & Neo Wooxi Windy Orange Team CL Loco Gray Baekho Hui Woo Won Jae Lightsum InsideCore OTWO Siena Girls Toyo |
| 8 | 2024 | August 24 | Suwon, South Korea | University of Suwon | Pink Team Hwasa Onew B.I Big Naughty H1-Key Cream Sakazan & K-Jin Lockers Been & Loki Bliss Green Team Loco Gray Lee Young-ji Henry LilBoi Kik50 GroovyRoom with Blase ZB & Ation Cheez Ruha & Ahim |
| 8 | 2024 | August 24 | Sentosa, Singapore | Siloso Beach | Orange Team Rain Sandara Park Kwon Eun-bi Kid Milli Lullaboy Aster & Neo Siena Girls Nicole Chen Ghetto Mskuan Jestinna Kuan, (special guest) Blue Team Jay Park Jessi Viviz Alyph InsideCore OTWO Raw Farah Farz |
| 8 | 2024 | August 25 | Sentosa, Singapore | Siloso Beach | Orange Team CL Loco Chung Ha Sorn Raiden Glory Jade Rasif Blink Sihk Blue Team BamBam Bibi Team Bebe Haven AK Wooxi Gemstarr |
| 8 | 2024 | August 31 | Yeosu, South Korea | Yeosu Expo Sky Tower | Navy Team Jessi Yena Giriboy Kiss of Life Oneus InsideCore YE:NA ZB & Ation DJ Roots GG Yellow Team Changmo Solar Baekho B.I Sky with NorthFaceGawd Smasher Toyo Sakazan & K-JIn Lockers Been & Loki |

## 2025

| Edition | Year | Date | Location | Venue | Line-up | Ref. |
| 9 | 2025 | February 22 | Manila, Philippines | Quirino Grandstand | Yellow Team Dynamic Duo Chanyeol Hwasa B.I Lee Chae-yeon Raiden J.E.B Apro Thea Astley Blue Team Imlay Kim Jong-kook STAYC DJ Roots Baekho Kwon Eun-bi ZB&ATION Epik High | |
| 9 | 2025 | February 23 | Manila, Philippines | Quirino Grandstand | Blue Team Jessi Gray BamBam Kang Daniel Viviz Aster & Neo Siena Girls Mar Vista BILIB and Zela Yellow Team 2SPADE U-Kwon Kenet Skull & Haha Yang Se-chan Sulreggae Reddy Sunmi Hyolyn Oh My Girl Insidecore | |