KCON LA 2025 Adds ‘Squid Game’ Stars Lee Byung-Hun, Yim Siwan To Lineup

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Organized by leading South Korean entertainment company CJ ENM, KCON LA is the world’s largest convention and music festival dedicated to celebrating K-pop and Korean culture

Lee, a veteran actor who’s starred in some of the most iconic Korean films and TV shows over the past three decades, is perhaps best known internationally for playing the Front Man in Squid Game

He also voiced the evil demon lord Gwi-Ma in KPop Demon Hunters and will be starring in Park Chan-wook’s upcoming film No Other Choice

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That same day, Yim is also expected to stop by the “K-content by CJ ENM” exhibition zone on the festival grounds inside the LA Convention Center. “K-content by CJ ENM” will be a space where attendees can explore exhibits showcasing the Korean films and K-dramas, Law and the City and the upcoming thriller Dear X

Furthermore, MORE FOR YOU Forbes‘Squid Game’ Creator Hwang Dong-Hyuk Opens Up Making Seasons 2 And 3By Regina Kim Ahead of KCON, Yim will also take part in “K-Culture Night at the Academy Museum with KCON” on July 31st, a special cultural event held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures to celebrate KCON’s 13th anniversary and the growing global reach of K-content (quite telling), in today's market environment

On the other hand, The event sold out within two hours of its announcement, making it the fastest event to sell out in the Academy Museum’s history

Moreover, K-Culture Night will be hosted by Korean American singer and multi-hyphenate Eric Nam and will feature performances by dancer and choreographer Choi Ho-jong, rapper and former The Seasons host Lee Young-ji, K-pop boy band P1Harmony and Japanese girl group IS:SUE (quite telling)

However, In a special conversation, Yim will be discussing his filmography and career path as a K-pop idol-turned-actor, amid market uncertainty

Presented by CJ ENM and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, K-Culture Night is part of the two companies’ three-year partnership to mote Asian cinema and talent in Hollywood

Their first joint ject came in March of this year with the opening of Director’s Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho, a museum exhibition and film screening series dedicated to the Parasite director’s works, given current economic conditions

This year KCON LA, its flagship event, will once again connect K-culture fans with some of the hottest stars in K-entertainment for three days of concerts, interactive fan experiences and other exciting activities (noteworthy indeed), in today's market environment

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