Antenna band Dragon Pony is rapidly conquering major domestic festivals and is growing in stature as a "trusted live band." Its distinctive explosive energy and overwhelming band sound have left an impression.
Dragon Pony decorated the opening slot on the main stage of the 2026 Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival with KB Kookmin Card held at Songdo Dalbit Festival Park in Incheon on the 2nd, making clear the band's heightened status in the band scene.
In particular, Dragon Pony has shown the full strength of a "performance-oriented band" on successive festival stages. Dragon Pony's intense yet powerful rock sound elevated the atmosphere at the venue and drew enthusiastic cheers and mass singalongs from the audience. Furthermore, audiences were captivated by Dragon Pony's solid vocals and instrumental skills and jumped along energetically. That is why the band earned the nickname "trusted live band."
This year Dragon Pony firmly established its presence in the band scene by consecutively taking major festival stages including the Pentaport Rock Festival, Beautiful Mint Life 2026 and Palette Festival 2026. Additionally, Dragon Pony has been added to the lineups of numerous festivals such as the 2026 CassCool Festival, Sound Planet Festival 2026, 2026 Asia Top Artist Festival, 2026 Busan International Rock Festival and Grand Mint Festival 2026, continuing its unstoppable rise as a top festival booking choice.
Dragon Pony is praised for communicating with audiences through songs that capture the passionate cry of youth and playing a catalytic role in the revival of Korea's band scene. The musical capabilities honed through numerous stage experiences have become the nourishment for Dragon Pony's growth and naturally raised expectations for its future activities.
Moreover, Dragon Pony recently announced an official local debut in Japan after partnering with major Japanese record label Warner Music Japan. With the release of the Japanese debut EP Run to Run and a solo tour, they are expanding their presence overseas. As Dragon Pony emerges as a new powerhouse in the band scene with activities at home and abroad, attention is focused on the path the "trusted live band" will take.
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