KCON

KCON is an annual convention held in locations across the world, created by Koreaboo and organized by CJ E&M. It was first held in Southern California in 2012 and has since expanded to ten countries as of 2022.

In 2015, KCON expanded to Japan and then quickly announced the first KCON USA on the East Coast. In 2016, KCON expanded into Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and Paris, France. In January 2017, KCON announced that they would be hosting their first KCON Mexico at the Mexico City Arena on March 17 and 18, 2017.

An online replacement of KCON due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, titled KCON:TACT, started on June 20 until June 26, 2020 via YouTube, AIS Play, and Shopee. The second season started on October 16, 2020 and ended on October 25, 2020. The third and final season started March 20, 2021.

## KCON LA 2018

### Location

Los Angeles, United States

The annual event has announced that its 7th edition will be held this summer from June 23 to 24 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and from August 10 to 12 at STAPLES Center & LA Convention Center in Los Angeles, California.

On July 9, it was revealed that Dreamcatcher, IMFACT, and Mia will be performing at the Los Angeles edition of KCON USA.

The convention and music festival is taking place from August 10 to 12 at the Staples Center & LA Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. The concert tickets will go on sale July 11 at 10 a.m. PST and convention, Klub KCON, and Artist Meet & Greet tickets will go on sale on July 13 at 10 a.m. PST.

### Trivia

* Dreamcatcher made their first appearance in the United States, performing at KCON 2018 in Los Angeles.

### Videos Gallery

* Perfomances
* Behind the scenes

-KCON 2018 LA- Dreamcatcher - INTRO + YOU AND IㅣKCON 2018 LA x M COUNTDOWN 180824 EP.584-KCON 2018 LA- Dreamcatcher l Havana-KCON 2018 LA- Chung Ha & Dreamcatcher & fromis 9 HandClap-180812 KCON LA- 드림캐쳐(Dreamcatcher) - YOU AND I + Talk + GOOD NIGHT

-Dreamcatcher's Note- 드림캐쳐 Kcon in LA에 가다!

## KCON:TACT Season 2

### Location

Mnet & KCON YT Channel (Online)

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, KCON 2020 Japan (which was originally scheduled to take place in April) and KCON 2020 Russia (which was scheduled for May) were postponed, while KCON 2020 NY (which was scheduled for June) was cancelled entirely.
However, KCON has now announced that fans all over the world will still be able to enjoy part of the KCON experience next month through its brand-new KCON:TACT 2020 SUMMER online event.

From June 20 to 26, Mnet will be airing a marathon stream of live and pre-taped content for seven full days, combining a mix of live performances from K-pop’s biggest artists, meet-and-greet sessions, influencer-led panels, and more. There will also be interactive programs in which fans will be able to interact with approximately 30 artists and influencers via live video chats, live polls, and more.

All production will take place in Mnet’s studio in Seoul, and a portion of the proceeds from the event will go to UNESCO’s Learning Never Stops campaign, which helps children around the world who have been affected by COVID-19 in continuing their education.

ATEEZ, CLC, Dreamcatcher, DAY6 (Even of Day), GHOST9, Kim Jae Hwan, Natty, ONEUS, TOO, and VERIVERY have been added to the event.

### Trivia

* Like the promotions of the first 2 albums of the Dystopia triology, Handong did not participate in the event due to China's restrictions that did not allow her to leave the country.

### Videos Gallery

* Perfomances
* Behind the scenes

-All Stage🎁🎁- Dreamcatcher (드림캐쳐) @KCON-TACT season 2Dreamcatcher (드림캐쳐) - BOCA - KCON-TACT season 2Dreamcatcher (드림캐쳐) - Scream - KCON-TACT season 2Dreamcatcher (드림캐쳐) - Red Sun - KCON-TACT season 2Dreamcatcher (드림캐쳐) - Break The Wall - KCON-TACT season 2

-Dreamcatcher's Note- 드림캐쳐 KCON-TACT 현장 비하인드

## KCON:TACT 3

### Location

Mnet & KCON YT Channel (Online)

On February 16, CJ ENM confirmed that KCON:TACT 3 will be held from March 20 to 28.

KCON:TACT 3 will be held through multiple platforms in order to make it more accessible to fans of Korean pop culture around the world. In Korea, it will be held through TVing, while fans abroad can participate through the KCON Official and Mnet K-POP YouTube channels.

A source from CJ ENM stated, “A huge strength for KCON:TACT 3 is being able to meet various artists who represent the present and future of K-pop in one place. As it is currently difficult to meet with foreign fans in person, we have prepared diverse content in order to recreate the offline experience. We will continue to work for the spread of global K-pop that transverses time and space.”

KCON confirmed that A.C.E, BTOB, Dreamcatcher, Jessi, JO1, Stray Kids, and TXT would be part of the lineup for KCON:TACT 3.

### Trivia

* Since KCON 2018 in LA, Handong would promote with the group again at a KCON after 3 years.

### Videos Gallery

* Perfomances
* Behind the scenes

-Stage🎁🎁🎁- Dreamcatcher (드림캐쳐) - Odd Eye @KCON-TACT 3Dreamcatcher (드림캐쳐) - Scream - KCON-TACT 3Dreamcatcher (드림캐쳐) - Wind Blows (바람아) - KCON-TACT 3Dreamcatcher (드림캐쳐) - My house (우리집) (원곡 - 2PM) @KCON-TACT 3

(ENG) -Dreamcatcher's Note- KCON - TACT 3 현장 비하인드

## KCON:TACT HI5

### Location

Mnet & KCON YT Channel (Online)

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began, KCON has taken its conventions online. On August 11, KCON officially announced that its fifth KCON:TACT, entitled “KCON:TACT HI 5,” will take place over nine days from September 18 to 26.

KCON:TACT HI 5 is named after the phrase/gesture “high five” in order to convey the joy of the fifth round of KCON and the hope that this will be a time for K-pop fans all over the world to connect and communicate regardless of time and place.

KCON:TACT HI 5 is planning to expand its exclusive content offline and evolve into an O4O (Online for Offline) platform. The event will include an AR (Augmented Reality) opening, KCON Arena, music rooms that make artists’ music richer, and more. Furthermore, there will be strengthened communication with the fans, including “personal talk” and a “live chat.”

THE BOYZ, Dreamcatcher, Highlight, JO1, Kim Jae Hwan, Rain, TO1, and WOODZ (Cho Seung Youn) will all be performing at the event, joining the previously announced lineup of BTOB, Ciipher, ENHYPEN, GHOST9, MAMAMOO, ONF, and PURPLE KISS.

### Trivia

* Gahyeon has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Other members and staff have undergone PCR testing and currently awaiting results. Dreamcatcher will suspend all schedules and immediately go into self-quarantine.
* Dreamcatcher Company announced the news via Dreamcatcher’s official fan café. Read a translation of the post below:

> “*Hello. This is Dreamcatcher Company.*
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> Our artist Dreamcatcher’s Gahyeon has tested postive for COVID-19 today (September 19).
> While we were closely checking the health conditions of the Dreamcatcher members, Gahyeon detected an abnormality in her health and immediately underwent a preemptive PCR test. She has now tested positive for COVID-19.
> The other members and all staff members have received PCR tests and are waiting for their results. As of this moment, Dreamcatcher will halt all of their scheduled activities and immediately enter self-quarantine.
> We apologize to the fans who have been waiting for Dreamcatcher’s KCON:TACT HI 5 performance today and to the related personnel.
> We will prioritize our artists and staff’s health and safety and faithfully cooperate with the instructions and guidelines of the disease control authorities.
> Thank you.*”*
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### Videos Gallery

* Promotion

-HI5Challenge 🙋‍♀️ - Dreamcatcher (드림캐쳐) - KCON-TACT HI 5KCON-TACT 3 LIVE PREMIERE RECAP 👩‍🏫 - Dreamcatcher (드림캐쳐) - KCON-TACT HI 5

## KCON SAUDI ARABIA 2023

### Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

KCON Saudi Arabia 2023 will be held at Boulevard Riyadh City on October 6 and 7, and it will feature two nights of concerts with different performing artists.

The star-studded lineup for this year’s KCON Saudi Arabia will include RIIZE, Super Junior, Dreamcatcher, OH MY GIRL, Highlight, EVERGLOW, “Queendom Puzzle” group EL7Z UP, EVNNE, KARD, TEMPEST, Hyolyn, TNX, and 8TURN.

RIIZE, Super Junior D&E, Highlight, EVERGLOW, KARD, Hyolyn, and 8TURN will be performing on Day 1 (October 6), while Super Junior, Dreamcatcher, OH MY GIRL, EL7Z UP, EVNNE, TEMPEST, and TNX will be performing on Day 2 (October 7).

### Trivia

* The event was co-streamed on YouTube for international fans.
* In the red folder at the event, the group was asked how much progress they had made on the next album, to which they responded that they had 80% ready.

### Videos Gallery

* Promos
* Perfomances
* Behind the scenes

-KCON SAUDI ARABIA 2023- DAILY LINEUP 💚CHECK IN 💚 - Dreamcatcher (드림캐쳐) - KCON SAUDI ARABIA 2023💃DANCE PRACTICE 💛 - Dreamcatcher (드림캐쳐) - KCON SAUDI ARABIA 2023

Dreamcatcher (드림캐쳐) ALL MOMENTS 🎁💛 - KCON SAUDI ARABIA 2023Dreamcatcher (드림캐쳐) - BONVOYAGE - KCON SAUDI ARABIA 2023Dreamcatcher (드림캐쳐) - Scream - KCON SAUDI ARABIA 2023Dreamcatcher (드림캐쳐) - BOCA - KCON SAUDI ARABIA 2023Dreamcatcher (드림캐쳐) - FULL CAM 🎥 - KCON SAUDI ARABIA 2023

-Dreamcatcher's Note- KCON 사우디 아라비아 비하인드 (ENG)
## References

1. ↑ “KCON 2015 Japan” announces its impressive lineup for outdoor and special M! Countdown stage
2. ↑ K-Pop Festival KCON Expanding to East Coast This Summer
3. ↑ KCON USA Announces 2018 Dates And Gears Up For Another Exciting Year
4. ↑ KCON LA Rounds-Out Line-up With IMFACT, DreamCatcher, and Mia
5. ↑ Update: KCON Reveals More Details About Online KCON:TACT 2020 + Postpones KCON 2020 LA
6. ↑ Update: IZ\*ONE And WEi Announced For Final Lineup Of KCON:TACT Season 2
7. ↑ CJ ENM Confirms That KCON:TACT 3 Will Be Held In March
8. ↑ Update: KCON:TACT 3 Announces 3rd Lineup Of Performers
9. ↑ KCON:TACT HI 5 To Be Held In September
10. ↑ Update: KCON:TACT HI 5 Announces 3rd Lineup Of Performers
11. ↑ Dreamcatcher’s Gahyeon Tests Positive For COVID-19 + Group Halts Activities And Enters Self-Quarantine
12. ↑ KCON Saudi Arabia 2023 Announces Star-Studded Lineup