Kakao Entertainment's music platform Melon will join as an official sponsor of the 18th Seoul Jazz Festival 2026.
Melon said on the 7th that it will participate as an official sponsor of the 18th Seoul Jazz Festival and unveil related content and events.
The Seoul Jazz Festival, which began in 2007, is a leading music festival in Korea and marks its 18th anniversary this year. Centered on jazz, it has showcased a variety of genres and drawn about 60,000 spectators every year.
Currently on Melon Magazine, a special feature, "Seojefes lineup TOP 10," spotlighting 10 key artists who will light up the 2026 Seoul Jazz Festival, is being released through Melon Magazine. It introduces the musical worlds of artists spanning diverse genres, and the official mood playlist of the Seoul Jazz Festival is also available.
Melon is also running an "SNS best pick verification" event in connection with the Melon Magazine special feature. Read the "Tips to enjoy the Seoul Jazz Festival 2026 even more" content on Melon Magazine, then tag a friend you want to go with along with a screenshot of the artist you're most looking forward to on Melon's Instagram, and tickets to the Seoul Jazz Festival will be given away by drawing.
A large number of famous artists from Korea and abroad will perform at this year's Seoul Jazz Festival. On May 22, Janelle Monáe, Arturo Sandoval, SEVENTEEN unit "Dokyeom X Seungkwan," and Jang Beom-jun will take the stage. On the 23rd, Jon Batiste, Epik High, and Baek Yerin will perform. On the final day, the 24th, Herbie Hancock, Medeski Martin & Wood, Hyukoh, and Silica Gel are set to headline the stages.
A Melon official said, "The Seoul Jazz Festival is Korea's top music festival where you can experience high-caliber performances by top-tier artists from home and abroad in one place," adding, "Through this sponsorship, Melon will actively help music fans feel the excitement of the festival online in advance so they can enjoy an even richer experience on-site."