Singer Jang Han-byul has sold out all three shows of her first solo concert and continues to make waves by performing at local festivals.
On October 17, she will perform as a guest artist at the 2nd Bonghwa Global Music Festival, held at Naeseongcheon in Bonghwa County, North Gyeongsang Province.
This event is part of the 30th Bonghwa Songyi Festival, taking place from October 15 to 18. The music festival features multicultural families and foreign residents in Korea, with Jang Han-byul and singer Jeong Hye-rin set to perform.
The Bonghwa Songyi Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary this year under the theme '30 Years of Deep Aroma, Coloring Bonghwa!' It includes food and sales events featuring the region's specialty, the Songi mushroom, as well as various performances.
On October 15, the opening ceremony featured performances by Baek Ji-young, Byeon Jin-seob, Kim Na-young, and Lil Boy, while Hong Jin-young and Nam Seung-min performed on October 16. The festival will conclude with performances by Jeon Yu-jin, Cheon Nok-dam, Haru, and Kim So-yeon on the final day, October 18. Admission to the festival is free.
Jang Han-byul gained public recognition after finishing third in the MBN trot audition program 'Legend of the Unknown - The Ranking War of Trot Men.' A former member of the idol group Red Apple, she transitioned from pop and rock to trot, marking a significant turning point in her career.
Since the broadcast, her fanbase has been rapidly growing. She is set to hold her debut solo concert 'THE STAR IS BORN' at Sejong University’s Daeyang Hall in Seoul on October 31. Initially scheduled for two performances, both sold out within two minutes of ticket sales opening, prompting an additional show on November 1 at fans' request.
The extra performance also sold out in under a minute after tickets went on sale on October 6, bringing the total to three sold-out shows. A fan meeting held in July also sold out shortly after tickets became available.
Jang Han-byul has also made her mark in online fan voting. From September 14 to 20, she ranked first in the 'Best Trot (Male)' category on the global fan voting platform 'K Top Star,' maintaining her position for 15 consecutive weeks.
Her stage success continues as well. On October 5, she performed 'You Who I Met by Chance' with 'Legend of the Unknown' winner Seongri on KBS2's 'Immortal Songs - National Trot Festival Special,' winning the second part of the competition. The duo captivated the audience with their powerful high notes and performance.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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