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Korea Herald
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
S2O Korea returns with splashing beats
From global EDM stars to signature water-soaked experience, the Songkran-inspired festival to hit Seoul A musical downpour is coming to South Korea, both literally and figuratively. S2O Korea is set to take place July 12–13 at Seoul Land in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province. Inspired by Thailand's traditional Songkran water festival, S2O debuted in Korea in 2022. Drawing over 40,000 attendees last year, it has quickly established itself as one of the country's representative summer festivals. This year's S2O Korea lineup is filled with global EDM stars, including Afrojack, KSHMR, Dimension and house hitmaker Meduza. Subtronics, a leading DJ in North America's bass scene and a dubstep powerhouse, will make his Korean debut at the festival. The lineup also includes international and domestic EDM artists such as W&W, Said The Sky, Level Up, Vicetone, Vinai, Retrovision, Alan Shirahama, Soda, AK & Daywalker and Aster & Neo, offering diverse genres from big room and bass to melodic and trap. BEPC, the organizer of S2O Korea, is also the force behind World DJ Festival, another major EDM festival in South Korea. The company recently launched World DJ Festival Japan, signaling its expansion into the global market. 'S2O is a water-themed festival uniquely tailored to the summer season, offering an entirely different kind of joy,' said Kim Eun-sung, CEO of BEPC. 'This year's S2O will be a full sensory experience where music, water and performance come together in harmony— creating a festival that transcends traditional EDM.'
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Alan Shirahama takes a break from EXILE
9 Jun - While Iwata Takanori is leaving EXILE, Alan Shirahama revealed that he is also leaving the group, although temporarily. The performer shared recently that he is putting his activities with the group on pause, and will focus more on his roles with GENERATIONS and PKCZ, as well as individual activities. "For this reason, I will not participate in EXILE's dome tour that will be held at the end of this year," he revealed. He also talked about how he had worked hard in the past by being a member of different groups, and while he was proud to be a member of EXILE, he ultimately decided to suspend EXILE activities considering his age and his ideal future. "I struggled a lot with this decision, but considering my age and vision I have for my future, this is the path I chose to take." Expressing his gratitude to the members for their understanding and support, Alan added, "Until the day I resume activities with EXILE, I want to keep refining myself. I'd be happy if you could continue to watch over me warmly." (Photo Source: Alan IG)
