{"id":365840,"date":"2026-10-06T13:40:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T13:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/365840\/"},"modified":"2026-10-06T13:40:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T13:40:15","slug":"manhattan-is-hosting-a-week-long-festival-dedicated-to-modern-korean-culture-starting-october-12-with-high-energy-performances-by-rising-stars-at-terminal-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/365840\/","title":{"rendered":"Manhattan is hosting a week-long festival dedicated to modern Korean culture starting October 12 \u2014 with high-energy performances by rising stars at Terminal 5"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC03043-Edit-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\" alt=\"Manhattan is hosting a week-long festival dedicated to modern Korean culture starting October 12 \u2014 with high-energy performances by rising stars at Terminal 5\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSource \/ United Korean Founders<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get ready for an immersive dive into modern <a href=\"https:\/\/secretnyc.co\/best-korean-restaurants-in-nyc\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretnyc.co\/best-korean-restaurants-in-nyc\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_0\" data-category=\"click_internal\">Korean culture. <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Non-profit organization United Korean Founders is bringing back the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.koom.nyc\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/www.koom.nyc\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_1\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">KOOM festival<\/a> for its second annual New York City edition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Running from October 12 through October 18, 2026, this week-long celebration spans multiple Manhattan venues. It brings together the biggest names in Korean beauty, food, technology, and entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>Live K-pop music at Terminal 5<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Music fans can mark their calendars for October 16. On that night, Terminal 5 hosts KOOM Live, a dedicated showcase of high-energy performances.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lineup features popular acts and rising stars, including:<\/p>\n<p>XngHan&amp;Xoul<\/p>\n<p>Santos Bravos<\/p>\n<p>Dayoung<\/p>\n<p>WAYF BOYS<\/p>\n<p>1VERSE<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC06232-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-405968\"  \/>Source \/ United Korean Founders<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to shop the newest trends, head to KOOM Haus at Iron 23 in Flatiron.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The space transforms into a bustling, curated indoor shopping street. Visitors can explore:<\/p>\n<p>Trending K-beauty and makeup pop-ups<\/p>\n<p>Authentic Korean culinary experiences and local food trucks<\/p>\n<p>Interactive showcases from ground-breaking startup companies across tech, retail, and lifestyle<\/p>\n<p>Industry panels and expert talks<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/KOOM_DAY3_BY_WONWOO_0275-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-405969\"  \/>Source \/ United Korean Founders<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The festival also offers direct insight into the global impact of Korean innovation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The KOOM Stage at Terminal 5 will host leading experts and founders for interactive panel discussions. Topics cover the future of K-beauty trends, managing workplace burnout, building a modern business, and personal branding.<\/p>\n<p>Event details &amp; locations<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc6 Monday, October 12 \u2013 Sunday, October 18, 2026 (KOOM Live on Friday, October 16)<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd Iron 23 (29 W 23rd St) and Terminal 5 (610 W 56th St)<\/p>\n<p>More info: Visit the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.koom.nyc\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">United Korean Founders website<\/a> for full schedule details and ticket updates.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t miss out! 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