KCON NY 2019 Artist Guide
- Breanna Grace
- May 30, 2019
- 3 min read
KCON is probably the biggest Korean Cultural/Music festival that happens here in the United States (and other places around the world). This year KCON New York is taking place on July 6th and 7th at Madison Square Garden (for the concert) and the Jarvits Center (for the convention). Compared to previous years, this year there are 12 groups in total attending. Of those 12 groups the three most senior groups are Nu'est (2012), Seventeen (2015), and SF9 (2016), the other 9 groups have all debuted within the last 2 years (2017 - 2019). Since it can be overwhelming to get to know so many groups this post should help! Below with each group name is a video of their most recent comeback, the members, their debut date/track and their social media accounts.
The concert portion of KCON usually consists of each group performing 3 - 4 songs (the last group usually has more stage time), as well as special stages, games, and audience interactions throughout the concert. Although the number of songs the groups sing is minimal it still makes a big impact. Usually they sing their most recent comeback song, their debut song, and a popular song - but again that's nothing set in stone. Since KCON's marketing this year is that it's "bigger than ever" it'll be interesting to see if they make any changes to this usual set up. English speaking members of groups (or any member really) usually do some MC-ing from within the crowd as well.
Have fun learning the groups and exploring some of the rookie groups who have debuted this year!
(Note: Members names are listed as Birth Name (Stage Name) if the member goes by a stage name.)
1. ATEEZ
Members (8): Kim Hongjoong, Park Seonghwa, Jeong Yunho, Kang Yeosang, Choi San, Song Mingi, Jung Wooyoung, Choi Jongho
Debut Date: October 24th, 2018
Debut Track: Treasure & Pirate King
Ages: 1998 - 2000
2. EVERGLOW
Members (6): Park Jiwon (E:U), Kim Shiyeon, Han Eunji (Mia), Jo Serim (Onda), Heo Yoorim (Aisha), Wang Yiren
Debut Date: March 18, 2019
Debut Track: Bon Bon Chocolate
Ages: 1998 - 2000
3. IZ*ONE
Members (12): Kwon Eunbi, Miyawaki Sakura, Kang Hyewon, Choi Yena, Lee Chaeyeon, Kim Chaewon, Kim Minjoo (Minju), Yabuki Nako, Honda Hitomi, Jo Yuri, Ahn Yujin, Jang Wonyoung
Debut Date: October 29, 2018
Debut Track: La Vie en Rose
Ages: 1995 - 2004
4. Nu'est
Members (5): Kim Jonghyun (JR), Aaron Kwak (Aron), Kang Dongho (Baekho), Hwang Minhyun, Choi Minki (Ren)
Debut Date: March 15, 2012
Debut Track: Face
Ages: 1993 - 1995
5. The Boyz
Members (12): Lee Sangyeon, Jacob Bae, Kim Younghoon, Lee Jaehyun (Hyunjae), Lee Juyeon, Moon Hyungseo (Kevin), Choi Chanhee (New), Ji Changmin (Q), Ju Haknyeon (Juhaknyeon), Heo Hyunjoon (Hwall), Kim Sunwoo, Song Youngjae (Eric)
Debut Date: December 6th, 2017
Debut Track: Boy
Ages: 1996 - 2000
6. Together X Tomorrow
Members (5): Choi Soobin, Choi Yeonjun, Choi Beomgyu, Kang Taehyun, Kai Kamal Huening (Huening Kai)
Debut Date: March 4th, 2019
Debut Track: Crown
Ages: 1999 - 2002
7. AB6IX
Members (5): Lim Youngmin, Jeon Woong, Kim Donghyun, Park Woojin, Lee Daehwi
Debut Date: May 22nd, 2019
Debut Track: Breathe
Ages: 1995 - 2001
8. fromis_9
Members (9): Lee Saerom, Song Hayoung, Jang Gyuri, Park Jiwoo, Roh Jisun, Lee Seoyeon, Lee Chaeyoung, Lee Nagyung, Baek Jiheon
Debut Date: January 24, 2018
Debut Track: To Heart
Ages: 1997 - 2003
* fromis_9 are having their next comeback on June 4th with their next single album Fun Factory.
9. (G)I-DLE
Members (6): Jeon Soyeon, Choi Miyeon, Minnie Nicha Yontararak (Minnie), Son Sujin (Soojin), Song Yuqi, Yeh Shuhua
Debut Date: May 2, 2018
Debut Track: LATATA
Ages: 1998 - 2000
10. Seventeen
Members (13): Choi Seungcheol (S.Coups), Yoon Jeonghan, Joshua Hong, Wen Junhui (Jun), Kwon Soonyoung (Hoshi), Jeon Wonwoo, Lee Jihoon (Woozi), Lee Seokmin (DK), Kim Mingyu, Xu Minghao (The8), Boo Seungkwan, Hansol Vernon Choi (Vernon), Lee Chan (Dino)
Debut Date: May 26, 2015
Debut Track: Adore U
Ages: 1995 - 1999
11. SF9
Members (9): Kim Youngbin, Kim Inseong, Lee Jaeyoon, Lee Sanghyuk (Dawon), Baek Juho (Zuho), Kim Seokwoo (Rowoon), Yoo Taeyang, Kim Youngkyun (Hwiyoung), Kang Chanhee (Chani)
Debut Date: October 5, 2016
Debut Track: Fanfare
Ages: 1993 - 2000
12. VERIVERY
Members (7): Lee Dongheon, Bae Hoyoung, Hong Minchan, Jo Gyehyeon, Ju Yeonho, Kim Yongseung, Yoo Kangmin
Debut Date: January 9th, 2019
Debut Track: Ring Ring Ring
Ages: 1995 - 2003
Who are you excited to see at KCON NY this year?
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