<p><strong>KCON 2023 Thailand</strong> successfully ended on March 20, after a long four-year COVID-19 hiatus. The annual and cultural convention was held in Bangkok, Thailand at the 'Impact Arena,' for the first time since the spread of the deadly virus for a two-day schedule. Bangkok was KCON's first destination or venue for the event in Southeast Asia. The dates, venue and schedule for the upcoming event in Los Angeles, United States and Tokyo, Japan have also been announced, which are expected to be held in August this year. Here's everything you need to know about the two amazing glittery nights of KCON Thailand 2023:</p>

<p><strong>KCON 2023 Performances:</strong></p>

<p>The two-day festival 'KCON 2023 Thailand,'&nbsp;had audiences from Bangkok, Japan, China and Singapore with participatory content that linked the signature "POPPIA" and artists.&nbsp;</p>

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🧡 3/18 - 3/19 💚<br />
Let's <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KCON?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KCON</a>! <a href="https://t.co/8FowkQtoUO">pic.twitter.com/8FowkQtoUO</a></p>
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<p>The event was warmed up with a Bangkok-specialised stage configuration and a stage upgrade. Performers, collaborations and sets by ATEEZ, BamBam, (G)I-DLE, iKON, ITZY, Kep1er, and Youngjae (GOT7) were prepared (G)I-DLE, iKON, ITZY, Kep1er, and Youngjae (GOT7) were presented.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the first day of the cultural event KCON, (G)I-DLE performed the girl version of the signature song "POPPIA."</p>

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🎞 KCON 2023 THAILAND<a href="https://twitter.com/YOUNGJAExArs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@YOUNGJAExArs</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BAMBAMxABYSS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BAMBAMxABYSS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KCON?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KCON</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KCON2023THAILAND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KCON2023THAILAND</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TNX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TNX</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LoveOrDie?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LoveOrDie</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/I_Need_U?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#I_Need_U</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GOT7?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GOT7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%EA%B0%93%EC%84%B8%EB%B8%90?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#갓세븐</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%ED%95%98%EB%93%9C%EC%BA%90%EB%A6%AC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#하드캐리</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HardCarry?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HardCarry</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%EC%98%81%EC%9E%AC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#영재</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YOUNGJAE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YOUNGJAE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%EB%B1%80%EB%B1%80?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#뱀뱀</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BamBam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BamBam</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%ED%94%BC%EB%84%A4%EC%9D%B4%EC%85%98?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#피네이션</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PNATION?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PNATION</a> <a href="https://t.co/nsjoEQ1CGj">pic.twitter.com/nsjoEQ1CGj</a></p>
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<p>Following this performance, MCs BamBam and Minnie well-linked to the country also appeared and announced the beginning of the event.&nbsp;</p>

<p>BamBam and Youngjau performed GOT7's "Harry Carry" with junior artist TNX.</p>

<p><strong>"Meet &amp; Greet"</strong></p>

<p>P1 Harmony, JO1, (G)I-DLE, ATEEZ, iKON, Kepler, Youngjae, BamBam, and ITZY performers interacted with their fans through games and talks, giving them an opportunity to know their favourites more.</p>

<p>Knowing the aggressive tendencies of 'Thai K-pop fans,' &nbsp;KCON 2023 had its content optimised. The 'Impact International Exhibition Hall,' where the event was held, was divided into four sections, "KCON Stage," "KCON Square," "We Are K-Pop," and "K Collection," each with its own set of experiential and interacting contents.</p>

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この尾崎さん良すぎて声出なかった🫠<br />
たくみさんの投げ𝒄𝒉𝒖…💋（世界崩壊）<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KCON2023THAILAND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KCON2023THAILAND</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INI_LogintoThailand?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INI_LogintoThailand</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E5%B0%BE%E5%B4%8E%E5%8C%A0%E6%B5%B7?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#尾崎匠海</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E6%B1%A0%E5%B4%8E%E7%90%86%E4%BA%BA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#池崎理人</a> <a href="https://t.co/NIQVVKtkdZ">pic.twitter.com/NIQVVKtkdZ</a></p>
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<p>Due to such a long break, local reactions heightened. This year, almost 5.13 million people online and offline attended the KCPON and enjoyed trademark conventions.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Upcoming KCON 2023 in Japan &amp; United States:</strong></p>

<p>Dates for the upcoming "KCON 2023" in Tokyo, Japan, in May and Los Angeles, California, USA, in August have been announced. '</p>

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✨05/12~05/14✨<br />
Let's <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KCON?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KCON</a> ! <a href="https://t.co/fGHa5fEGXM">pic.twitter.com/fGHa5fEGXM</a></p>
— KCON Japan (@kconjapan) <a href="https://twitter.com/kconjapan/status/1637636072812462080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 20, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>In Japan, as per Billboard, the event is supposed to be held between May 18-20 at the Makuhari Messe convention centre in Chiba, where some J-pop stars are expected to perform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last year, after holding some 90,000 audiences at the KCON Los Angeles 2022, this year it expects to host more fans.&nbsp;</p>


KCON 2023 Thailand successfully ended on March 20, after a long four-year COVID-19 hiatus. The annual and cultural convention was held in Bangkok, Thailand at the 'Impact Arena,' for the first time since the spread of the deadly virus for a two-day schedule.

KCON 2023 Thailand successfully ended on March 20, after a long four-year COVID-19 hiatus. The annual and cultural convention was held in Bangkok, Thailand at the 'Impact Arena,' for the first time since the spread of the deadly virus for a two-day schedule. Bangkok was KCON's first destination or venue for the event in Southeast Asia. The dates, venue and schedule for the upcoming event in Los Angeles, United States and Tokyo, Japan have also been announced, which are expected to be held in August this year. Here's everything you need to know about the two amazing glittery nights of KCON Thailand 2023: KCON 2023 Performances: The two-day festival 'KCON 2023 Thailand,' had audiences from Bangkok, Japan, China and Singapore with participatory content that linked the signature "POPPIA" and artists. 🌴 Coming Soon! LiveStreaming📹 ⭐️KCON POP UP TALK | TNX #KCON2023THAILAND ⏰2023.03.19 14:45 (ICT) 2023.03.19 16:45(KST) 📍KCON official https://t.co/6PQVzJxQSf 🧡 3/18 - 3/19 💚 Let's #KCON! pic.twitter.com/8FowkQtoUO — KCON official (@KCON_official) March 19, 2023 × The event was warmed up with a Bangkok-specialised stage configuration and a stage upgrade. Performers, collaborations and sets by ATEEZ, BamBam, (G)I-DLE, iKON, ITZY, Kep1er, and Youngjae (GOT7) were prepared (G)I-DLE, iKON, ITZY, Kep1er, and Youngjae (GOT7) were presented. On the first day of the cultural event KCON, (G)I-DLE performed the girl version of the signature song "POPPIA." [#TT] TNX Today | 230319 🎞 KCON 2023 THAILAND@YOUNGJAExArs @BAMBAMxABYSS #KCON #KCON2023THAILAND#TNX #LoveOrDie #I_Need_U #GOT7 #갓세븐 #하드캐리 #HardCarry#영재 #YOUNGJAE #뱀뱀 #BamBam#피네이션 #PNATION pic.twitter.com/nsjoEQ1CGj — TNX Official (@TNX_Official) March 19, 2023 × Following this performance, MCs BamBam and Minnie well-linked to the country also appeared and announced the beginning of the event. BamBam and Youngjau performed GOT7's "Harry Carry" with junior artist TNX. "Meet & Greet" P1 Harmony, JO1, (G)I-DLE, ATEEZ, iKON, Kepler, Youngjae, BamBam, and ITZY performers interacted with their fans through games and talks, giving them an opportunity to know their favourites more. Knowing the aggressive tendencies of 'Thai K-pop fans,' KCON 2023 had its content optimised. The 'Impact International Exhibition Hall,' where the event was held, was divided into four sections, "KCON Stage," "KCON Square," "We Are K-Pop," and "K Collection," each with its own set of experiential and interacting contents. 230319 KCON Thailand この尾崎さん良すぎて声出なかった🫠 たくみさんの投げ𝒄𝒉𝒖…💋（世界崩壊）#KCON2023THAILAND #INI_LogintoThailand #尾崎匠海 #池崎理人 pic.twitter.com/NIQVVKtkdZ — 𝗞 (@tag_you5) March 20, 2023 × Due to such a long break, local reactions heightened. This year, almost 5.13 million people online and offline attended the KCPON and enjoyed trademark conventions. Upcoming KCON 2023 in Japan & United States: Dates for the upcoming "KCON 2023" in Tokyo, Japan, in May and Los Angeles, California, USA, in August have been announced. ' 💘KCON 2023 JAPAN SHOW 2nd LINEUP💘#ITZY@ITZYofficial#KCON2023JAPAN ✨05/12~05/14✨ Let's #KCON ! pic.twitter.com/fGHa5fEGXM — KCON Japan (@kconjapan) March 20, 2023 × In Japan, as per Billboard, the event is supposed to be held between May 18-20 at the Makuhari Messe convention centre in Chiba, where some J-pop stars are expected to perform. Last year, after holding some 90,000 audiences at the KCON Los Angeles 2022, this year it expects to host more fans.

KCON 2023 Thailand successfully wraps up! Take a look at some star performances; dates for LA announced

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<h2>What is BTS?</h2>

<p>BTS, also known as Bangtan Sonyeondan, is a South Korean boy band that was formed in 2013. The group consists of seven members: RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. BTS is known for its music that combines various genres, including hip hop, R&amp;B, and pop, as well as its intricate choreography and powerful performances. They have achieved international fame and success, breaking multiple records and winning numerous awards for their music and performances.</p>

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<h2>What is South Korean mandatory military service?&nbsp;</h2>

<p>South Korea maintains a policy of mandatory military service, which requires all able-bodied men between the ages of 18 and 28 to serve in the armed forces for about 18 to 21 months. Women are not required to serve, but can do so voluntarily.</p>

<p>The purpose of military service is to maintain a strong national defence and prepare citizens for emergencies, including possible conflict with North Korea. The country is technically still at war with North Korea, as the Korean War ended in 1953 with a ceasefire, but no peace treaty was ever signed.</p>

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The mandatory military service of members of the popular South Korean K-pop group BTS is apparently hurting the K-pop industry as a whole. This was remarked by Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman of HYBE, the agency that represents the group.

The mandatory military service of members of the popular South Korean K-pop group BTS is apparently hurting the K-pop industry as a whole. This was remarked by Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman of HYBE, the agency that represents the group. He said in Seoul that the global growth of the music genre is slowing. "The absence of BTS is the first reason. I think it's very clear that the fact BTS is not active as a team is playing the biggest role in bringing about this change in numbers," he said. On December 13 last year, the eldest member Jin became the first member of the group to enter the military service. What is BTS? BTS, also known as Bangtan Sonyeondan, is a South Korean boy band that was formed in 2013. The group consists of seven members: RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. BTS is known for its music that combines various genres, including hip hop, R&B, and pop, as well as its intricate choreography and powerful performances. They have achieved international fame and success, breaking multiple records and winning numerous awards for their music and performances. BTS is also recognised for their philanthropic work, advocating for social issues such as mental health and youth empowerment. The group has a dedicated fanbase known as ARMYs, who are known for their passionate support and involvement in the group's activities. What is South Korean mandatory military service? South Korea maintains a policy of mandatory military service, which requires all able-bodied men between the ages of 18 and 28 to serve in the armed forces for about 18 to 21 months. Women are not required to serve, but can do so voluntarily. The purpose of military service is to maintain a strong national defence and prepare citizens for emergencies, including possible conflict with North Korea. The country is technically still at war with North Korea, as the Korean War ended in 1953 with a ceasefire, but no peace treaty was ever signed. Exceptions to the service are made for athletes, musicians, and other public figures who have achieved international recognition for their talents and have made significant contributions to the country's reputation. However, such exemptions are rare and only granted after careful consideration by the government. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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