Paradise City on Yeongjongdo, Incheon, is hosting a series of major music performances and festivals this year. Following performances by Kim Chang-wan, Onozuki Taeko, Deep Purple, and One OK Rock, the complex resort is expanding its non-gaming entertainment offerings.
According to Paradise City, the year kicked off with the 'Asian Pop Festival 2026' in May, followed by the 'One Universe Festival 2026' in July and the 'Sound Planet Festival 2026' in September. The 'XMF 2026' Japan-Korea music festival took place on October 3-4.
In April, British rock band Deep Purple held a solo concert at Paradise City Culture Park. Formed in 1968, Deep Purple is a hard rock band that has been active for over half a century.
The Asian Pop Festival in May, hosted by the Paradise Cultural Foundation, featured performances by Kim Chang-wan, Japanese singer-songwriter Onozuki Taeko, and the Japanese rock band Kururi.
The One Universe Festival in July included acts such as My Bloody Valentine, The xx, Turnstile, and Pendulum. The Sound Planet Festival in September featured a total of 73 teams, including YB, Kim Junsu, Jang Beom-jun, Cherry Filter, and Gugakasten, along with Japanese acts Uberworld and Zutomayo.
The XMF 2026 festival on October 3-4 was headlined by Japanese rock band One OK Rock, Ado, and Day6, with a total of 22 teams participating from Korea and Japan.
Paradise City offers various performance spaces, including the outdoor Culture Park, Studio Paradise, Club Chroma, the live music lounge Rubik, and the Plaza.
With hotels, dining facilities, and entertainment options all in one location, guests can enjoy a seamless experience of performances and accommodations. Paradise City is leveraging these entertainment offerings to expand its non-gaming sectors.
The impact on local tourism is also noteworthy. The Incheon Tourism Organization estimates that the economic ripple effect of the Sound Planet Festival held in September will reach approximately 81 billion won over the next three years.
A representative from Paradise City stated, "We operate as a complex cultural space where music, accommodation, fine dining, relaxation, and entertainment can be experienced together. We plan to continue attracting domestic and international tourists and revitalizing local tourism through our performance content."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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