The annual Busan Port Festival once again transformed the Busan Port International Passenger Terminal Outdoor Parking Lot and the North Port Waterfront Park into a vibrant hub of celebration. This highly anticipated event, a collaborative effort by Busan Metropolitan City, the Busan Regional Office of Oceans and Fisheries, and the Busan Port Authority, successfully drew in crowds and illuminated the city’s iconic harbor.
A major highlight of this year’s festival was a star-studded K-pop concert that was held on May 30 as part of the festivities. A powerful lineup of some of South Korea’s most beloved artists took the stage, guaranteeing a night of electrifying performances. Festival-goers got to see ZOZAZZ, Dori, Kyungseo, N.Flying, ITZY, CNBLUE, and Super Junior-D&E.
Each group delivered an incredible show, with a mix of their greatest hits and fan favorites. Here’s a glimpse of what attendees experienced from some of the performing artists: N.Flying captivated the audience with their dynamic sound, performing “Sunset,” “Blue Moon,” and “everlasting.”
Girl group sensation ITZY brought their signature energetic choreography and catchy tunes with performances of “Not Shy,” “UNTOUCHABLE,” “Imaginary Friend,” and “WANNABE.”
CNBLUE, known for their powerful rock anthems, ignited the stage with “alone,” “intuition,” “i’m sorry,” “then, now and forever,” and “cant stop.”
Finally, the charismatic duo Super Junior-D&E (Donghae and Eunhyuk) got the crowd moving with “go high,” “danger,” “oppa oppa,” and “run away.”
Following the thrilling concert, the night sky was set ablaze with the magnificent Busan Port Fireworks Show. This grand display, a signature event of the Busan Port Festival, lit up the harbor nightscape, providing a breathtaking conclusion to an evening of music and celebration.
This year’s Busan Port Festival was a fantastic opportunity for locals and tourists alike to experience the vibrant maritime culture of Busan, enjoy world-class K-pop performances, and witness a stunning fireworks spectacle against the beautiful backdrop of Busan Port. It truly was an unforgettable annual event!
