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K-Pop Contest Draws Performers from Around the World

Devotees of Korean-style pop from all corners of the globe are set to strut their stuff in a festival in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province on Friday.

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The annual event, which marks its sixth year this year, will showcase the winners of contests held in 66 countries as part of the festival. A total of 15 teams will compete this year.

Fans will be treated to performances by popular K-pop stars including Bangtan Boys, also known as BTS, EXID and Twice.

The festival will air on terrestrial network KBS on Oct. 16 and also broadcast in 100 countries.

This year, the Changwon city government distributed all 18,000 reserved seats through ticketing website Interpark.

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