The country's largest J-POP & iconic music festival "Wonderlivet 2025 (WONDERLIVET 2025)" concluded its three-day journey.
Held from the 14th to the 16th at KINTEX Hall 2 in Goyang, "Wonderlivet 2025" recorded a total attendance of more than 40,000 over three days, marking significant growth from 25,000 last year.
This year, "Wonderlivet" generated high expectations even before it opened with a star-studded lineup of 42 acts. The lineup, spanning a wide genre spectrum including bands, singer-songwriters, virtual artists and anime OST artists, earned the festival a reputation as a "complete festival."
In particular, the three-day headliner combination led by BUMP OF CHICKEN, Ikimonogakari and SPYAIR produced enthusiastic cheers on site with a lineup rarely seen even in Japan.
Also strengthening Wonderlivet 2025's unique color were artists newly joining this year's lineup, including Eve, ano, THREEE, Akiyama Kiro, Murasaki Ima and NANAOAKARI, who each delivered distinctive performances.
Adding to the excitement, 12 artists making their first visit to Korea—CUTIE STREET, Kocchi no Kento, QUEEN BEE, SUKIMASWITCH, Chilli Beans., and Aooo, DISH//, KANA-BOON among others—filled the stages and attracted explosive interest.
Domestic artists also drew attention. Beginning with OYSTERS, performers such as a person surnamed Kim Seung-ju, Hebi, Damons Ear, can't be blue, Lee Seung-yun and 10CM each presented stages with different charms, broadening the lineup's spectrum. The live performances by domestic artists amid a J-POP–centered lineup further boosted on-site response.
Various amenities for audience convenience were also operated. Spaces supporting the viewing experience were placed throughout the venue, including a goods zone to find artists' merchandise, an F&B zone for resting during performances, and a photo zone for taking commemorative shots, all enriching the festival experience.
Moreover, on the festival's final day it was officially announced that "Wonderlivet 2026" will be held, raising anticipation for next year's stage. With that, "Wonderlivet 2025" demonstrated an expanded scale over the previous year with stages that crossed genre boundaries, once again establishing a new standard for Korea's J-POP & iconic music festival.
Meanwhile, Livet and Wonder Rock plan to continue offering new performance experiences through a variety of music and cultural content.
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