K-POP Global Festival 2026 Is Coming to Genting Highlands

If you have ever wanted to experience the energy of a K-POP event without flying to Seoul, here is your chance.

On 26 April 2026, Wyndham Ion Majestic Hotel becomes the stage for the K-POP Global Festival 2026 — a one-night celebration of Korean pop culture, music, fashion, and performance held right here in the highlands of Genting. It is bold, it is dazzling, and it is the kind of event that does not come around often.

But the festivities actually begin a day earlier. On 25 April 2026, the official Press Conference and Pool Party — Global Friendship Day kicks things off at Hard Rock Cafe Genting Highlands, setting the tone for what promises to be one of the most talked-about cultural events of the year.

The Pre-Event — Global Friendship Day Press Conference & Pool Party

Date: 25 April 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 2:00PM – 6:00PM

Venue: Hard Rock Cafe, Wyndham Ion Majestic Hotel, Genting Highlands

Theme: Media + Friendship + Music + Pool Party

Outfit: Summer Wear / Beach Elements

Admission:

Adult: RM120 (Early Bird: RM100)

Kid: RM60 (Early Bird: RM50)

Each admission includes one non-alcoholic drink. The pre-event brings together media, music industry figures, and guests for an afternoon of conversation and celebration — a fitting opening chapter to the main festival the following evening.

The Main Event — K-POP Global Festival 2026

Date: 26 April 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 6:00PM – 10:00PM

Venue: Majestic 1, Wyndham Ion Majestic Hotel, Genting Highlands

Dress Code: Super Idol

The theme says it all — Dress like a Super Idol. Step into the spotlight. Dress like a star. Shine like a Super Idol. This is not a passive event where you sit and watch from a distance. Guests are encouraged to arrive in full Super Idol dress code, making the whole evening as much about the audience as it is about the performers.

What to Expect

Global K-POP Performers (Pre-Debut) Fresh talent from the global K-POP pipeline — performers on the cusp of their debut, bringing new energy and new sounds to the stage.

New Songs & New Choreography Original performances featuring unreleased music and choreography — the kind of thing you genuinely cannot see anywhere else.

Global Mini Hanbok Ambassador & Model Runway A cultural showcase that blends traditional Korean dress with contemporary fashion in a runway format that is as visually stunning as it is meaningful.

Super Idol Best Dressed Awards Ten awards will be presented to the best-dressed guests of the evening. So yes — your outfit actually matters here. Come prepared.

Idol Parade A full parade of performers and participants that brings the festival energy to its peak before the night wraps up.

Lucky Draws Special lucky draw prizes throughout the evening for guests in attendance.

Tickets

Early Bird Tickets : RM450 per pax (VIP Seat), RM300 per pax (Golden Seat)

Standard Tickets : RM500 per pax (VIP Seat), RM350 per pax (Golden Seat)

Extra Bonus: Groups purchasing more than 3 Golden Seats get an exclusive rate of RM250 per pax — available for the first 100 pax only.

Early bird pricing closes on 16 April 2026, so the sooner you move on this, the better.

The People Behind It

The K-POP Global Festival 2026 is organised under the leadership of Oh Seung Yong, Organising Chairman and a recognised figure in the K-POP global scene, alongside Mina Long, Organising Chairlady of the K-POP Global Festival. The event also features the participation of Ong Peng Chu, a Malaysia Senior Music Producer and United Nations UNESCO-appointed Music-Dream Ambassador (2018–2019), and Yang Jun Young, a well-known Korean composer and producer with an extensive background in music direction across film, drama, and animation.

Why This Event Is Worth Your Attention

K-POP as a cultural force has been growing steadily for years — but events of this scale and quality, held in Malaysia, remain genuinely rare. The K-POP Global Festival 2026 brings together pre-debut global talent, cultural showcases, fashion, music, and awards in one cohesive evening that is designed to be experienced in person.

It is also one of the few events where showing up dressed the part is not just welcomed — it is part of the point. The Super Idol dress code, the Best Dressed Awards, and the Idol Parade all create an atmosphere where every person in the room contributes to the energy of the night.