The 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo is attracting visitors with large performances and experiential programs during the first holiday of October.
According to the Yeosu World Island Expo Organizing Committee, a long line of spectators formed before the opening as they awaited entry to the 'Prime Concert' scheduled for 6 p.m. at the main event stage.
In the morning, the queue for concert entry wrapped around the theme island, leading to an early sellout of admission tickets.
The Prime Concert will be hosted by singer Jang Min-ho, featuring performances by Seong-ri, Son Tae-jin, Park Ji-hyun, Kim Hee-jae, Park Hyun-ho, Song Min-jun, Kim Tae-yeon, Ryu Won-jeong, Park Ji-hoo, Binnie, Jang Ha-on, Jeong Hye-rin, and Hong Ji-yoon.
The concert is expected to last about three hours, and the organizing committee anticipates a flow of visitors enjoying exhibitions and experiences during the day, followed by performances in the evening, similar to the 'Island Concert' held on October 2.
Before taking the stage, the performers explored the expo site to promote the exhibition and experience programs.
Binnie visited the theme island and marine ecology island to experience content, while Seong-ri participated in activities like 'Floating Wishes' against the backdrop of the sunset at the island theme zone. Their experiences at the expo will be captured in videos and shared on the expo's social media.
Kim Young-sun, who arrived early from Suncheon, said, "I came before the opening to get a concert ticket, but I didn't expect the line to be this long. It's worth waiting hours to see my favorite singer perform by the sea. I plan to check out the exhibition hall and participate in experiences while I wait."
The evening entertainment continues as well. On October 3, fireworks were displayed over the Yeosu sea from the Minam Cruise, delighting attendees with a fall night fireworks show. Fireworks will continue every Saturday evening in October.
On October 5 at 6:30 p.m., musical actress Choi Jung-won will present 'DIVA ON STAGE.' Following that, the Yeosu Jazz Festival is scheduled for October 9, and on October 10, musical actress Ivy and broadcaster Park Kyung-rim will present 'Ivy & Park Kyung-rim THE BIG SHOW.'
Community involvement is also ongoing. Following performances by cultural artists donating their talents, on October 3, Kim Gyeom, president of the Yeosu Small Business Association, participated in the 'Campaign for Yeosu' by donating a Blue Only Resort accommodation voucher worth 3 million won. The voucher will be used as a prize for expo visitors.
Jeong Chun-hwan, head of the planning and promotion department, stated, "With the October holiday, the atmosphere at the expo is vibrant as spectators gather early to wait for the Prime Concert. We hope visitors create special autumn memories in Yeosu by experiencing the world's islands during the day and enjoying various performances and nighttime content in the evening."
Meanwhile, the 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo, themed 'Connecting Islands, Seas, and the Future,' will continue until November 4 at the main event site in Dolsan Jinmo District, Yeosu World Expo Park, and the surrounding areas of Gaedo and Geumo Island. The exhibition zone will be closed for a day on the 6th for renovations and will reopen to visitors on the 7th.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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