Korean music festival
Location(s) | - South Korea:
- Seoul
- Busan
- Incheon
- Daejeon
- Daegu
- Gwangju
- Suwon
- Sokcho
- Jeju
- Yeosu
- Others:
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Osaka, Japan
- Nagoya, Japan
- Tokyo, Japan
- Fukuoka, Japan
- Singapore
- Dubai, UAE
- Hong Kong
- Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
- Jakarta, Indonesia
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Inaugurated | 2015 |
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Founders | Volume Unit Entertainment |
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Website | Waterbomb |
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.[1]
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,[2][3] though it was criticized for its high water usage.[4]
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.[5][6][7]
2015
2016
Edition | Year | Date | Location | Venue | Line-up | Ref. |
2 | 2016 | July 30 | Seoul, South Korea | Jamsil Sports Complex | - Gray
- Loco
- DJ Koo
- Microdot
- D.I.D
- DJ Wegun
- S2
- Insidecore
- Juncoco
- DJ Kaeun
- Simon Dominic
- Jessi
- Hanhae
- DJ Pumpkin
- Rude Paper
- Vandal Rock
- Maximite
- Toyo
- Peachade
- Hang5va
| [8] |
2017
Edition | Year | Date | Location | Venue | Line-up | Ref. |
3 | 2017 | July 29 | Seoul, South Korea | Jamsil Sports Complex | | [8] |
2018
Edition | Year | Date | Location | Venue | Line-up | Ref. |
4 | 2018 | July 20 | Seoul, South Korea | Jamsil Sports Complex | | [8] |
July 21 | |
July 28 | Busan, South Korea | Busan Asiad Stadium | |
2019
Edition | Year | Date | Location | Venue | Line-up | Ref. |
5 | 2019 | July 13 | Busan, South Korea | Busan Asiad Stadium | - Lyn & Mari
- Dia
- W
- Young & Rich
- TK
- Jessi
- Aster
- Winner
- Sura
- Toyo
- Siena Girls
- Kade
- RGP
- AK
- Sik-K
- Insidecore
- Crush
- Bingo Players
- Zico
| [8] |
July 20 | Seoul, South Korea | Jamsil Sports Complex | |
July 21 | |
August 10 | Incheon, South Korea | Paradise City | |
August 15 | Daejeon, South Korea | Daejeon Hanbat Sports Complex | - Kodeline
- Toyo
- Kade
- CLC
- Juncoco
- Sik-K
- Woodie Gochild
- PH-1
- Aster
- Winner
- Virtual Riot
- Dynamic Duo
- Entaro
- Haechi
- Vandi
- OXO (Yena & Wooxi)
- AK
- Sura
- RGP
- Inside Core
- Simon Dominic
- Gray
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August 17 | Daegu, South Korea | Daegu Stadium | |
August 24 | Gwangju, South Korea | Gwangju Women's University | - Neo
- Toyo
- Mewloud
- UV
- Ravi
- Paralyze Idea
- Sleepy
- Juncoco
- Inside Core
- Crush
- Krein
- Demian Layke
- Advanced
- Kade
- Sik-K/ Woodie Gochild/ PH-1
- Hyuna
- Aster
- Beenzino
- Jay Park
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2022
Edition | Year | Date | Location | Venue | Line-up | Ref. |
6 | 2022 | June 24 | Seoul, South Korea | Jamsil Sports Complex | - Haee
- Nine.i
- TPA
- La Chica
- DJ Roots
- Ash Island
- Siena Girls
- Kai
- Raiden
- Zico
- Vandi
- Homies
- S2&R2+MIU
- Be'O
- Paralyze Idea
- Hwasa
- Mewloud
- Sunmi
- Aster & Neo
| [8] |
June 25 | - Hendorphin
- Eze
- Hakey
- Holy Bang
- Toyo
- Sik-K, pH-1, Haon
- Hoya
- Jessi
- AK
- Jay Park
- Joody
- Bibi
- DJ Sky
- Giriboy
- Apro
- Chungha
- Ye:na x Wooxi
- Loco & Gray
- Insidecore
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June 26 | |
July 23 | Daegu, South Korea | Daegu Stadium | - Viki
- Tobirush x Tillit
- Bibi
- Loco
- Gray
- Hoya
- Aster & Neo
- Insidecore
- Jay Park
- Denis & Boyd
- Wavy
- Anomy
- S2&R2
- TK
- Otwo
- Hyolyn
- Jessi
- Simon Dominic
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July 30 | Busan, South Korea | Busan Asiad Stadium | |
August 6 | Incheon, South Korea | Paradise City | - Cheez
- Miu
- Frog
- Daul
- Overdrive & For.E
- Meenoi
- Sik-K
- Sura (feat. O Yeonha)
- Loco & Gray
- Juncoco
- CL
- Yuria & Deva
- Macker
- Epiik & Sixthema
- Kid Milli
- PH-1
- Youkeep
- DJ Smmt
- Jessi
- Las
- Hyuna
- Simon Dominic
- Aster & Neo
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August 13 | Suwon, South Korea | Suwon World Cup Auxiliary Stadium | - Jidanwoo
- For.E
- S2 & R2 (feat. DALsoobin)
- Wavy ()
- Holybang
- Miu
- Pure100% x Cream
- Gray
- Aster & Neo
- Zico
- Eleven
- Kade
- Kangho
- Hyolyn
- Paralyze Idea
- Loco
- OXO
- Simon Dominic
- Insidecore
- Jay Park
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2023
Edition | Year | Date | Location | Venue | Line-up | Ref. |
7 | 2023 | April 13–14 | Bangkok, Thailand | Thunderdome Stadium | | [8] |
June 23–25 | Seoul, South Korea | Jamsil Sports Complex | |
July 15 | Incheon, South Korea | Songdo Moonlight Festival Park | - Hanna
- Yuria & Reverse Prime
- Arkins
- Big Naughty
- TPA
- Day Walker & AK
- Bibi
- Implantedkid
- Chungha
- Loco & Gray
- Aster & Neo
- JohnyRightThere
- Huh
- Epiik & Sixthema
- Ash Island
- Coogie
- Overdrive & For.E
- Groovy Room
- Jessi
- Juncoco with Ralral
- Jay Park
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July 22 | Daegu, South Korea | Daegu Stadium | |
July 22–23 | Nagoya, Japan | Aichi Sky Expo | |
July 29 | Busan, South Korea | Busan Osiria Showplex | |
July 29–30 | Tokyo, Japan | Belluna Dome | |
August 5 | Daejeon, South Korea | Mokwon University | |
August 12 | Suwon , South Korea | Suwon World Cup Auxiliary Stadium | |
August 19 | Sokcho, South Korea | Hanwha Resort Seorak | |
August 26 | Jeju, South Korea | Jeju Stadium | |
List of cancelled dates |
July 15–16 | Osaka, Japan | Maishima Sports Island | |
References
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- ^ "Waterbomb Festival returns to cool off partygoers". Korea JoongAng Daily. July 15, 2018. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
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- ^ Saemi Namgung (July 17, 2022). "Summer Festivals Criticized for Wasting Water". Herald Insight. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ "韓国の夏を代表する大型音楽フェスが日本に初上陸「WATERBOMB JAPAN」東京・大阪・名古屋3都市で開催が決定!". PR Times (in Japanese). March 31, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ "'Waterbomb' makes a big splash: But a lack of attractions and long lines left some fans wanting more". Korea JoongAng Daily. July 30, 2017. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ "'워터밤 2017(WATERBOMB 2017)', 내년 7월 29일 서울 도심서 개최 확정 ::". 스타데일리뉴스 (in Korean). December 21, 2016. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
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