Have you ever dreamed of an event that brings all your favorite K-POP Idols all at once? Music Bank is making your dream come true next April 20th, 2024 in SPORTPALEIS (Antwerp), hosting six K-POP groups that are on their peak in Korean and also all around the globe: TXT, STAYC, ONEUS, ZEROBASEONE, RIIZE and last but not least (G)I-DLE!!! Music Bank The Music Bank World Tour is a worldwide live concert tour of the South Korean music show ‘Music Bank’ by the Korean Broadcasting System. Since July 2011, the Music Bank World Tour has captivated audiences in multiple cities across Asia, Europe and Latin America with an estimated global live 
audience of 250,000! After a sold-out edition in Paris last year with 35.000 attendees, The Music Bank World Tour is coming to Belgium in 2024! Experience the best of Korean music, indulge in the most sensational music show on TV that satisfies all your senses, and prepare for phenomenal performances & awe-inspiring harmony by the nation’s top musicians. On Saturday April 20th, live at the Sportpaleis in Antwerp! Once we know Music’s Bank, let’s meet the guests: TXT  (Tomorrow x Together) Tomorrow x Together, known as TXT, is a five-member South Korean boy band formed of five members Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun & Huening Kai. Their debut album peaked at number one on the Gaon Album Chart and Billboard World Albums Chart, later entering the US Billboard 200 at number 140, which made it to the highest-charting debut album by a male K-pop band. TXT were the first Korean band to perform at the "Magic Hour" show in Japan in 2020 and were certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan for selling 100,000 copies. On January 27, 2023 the band released their fifth mini-album, “The Name Chapter: Temptation”, which was certified gold by the RIAA later in August. STAYC STAYC is a six-member girl group under High Up Entertainment. Their name stands for "Star To A Young Culture". The group is composed of six members: Sumin, Sieun, Isa, Seeun, Yoon, and J. Sieun is also a well-known actress for her roles in dramas. On February 14, 2023 STAYC released their fourth single album titled “Teddy Bear”. The album debuted at number one on South Korea's Circle Album Chart with 269,367 copies sold. The single of the same name peaked at number four on Circle Digital Chart and number five on Billboard South Korea Songs. ONEUS Individual members of ONEUS came out of various trainee programs. Today, ONEUS consists of five members: Seoho, Leedo, Keonhee, Hwanwoong and Xion.  ONEUS has two meanings: One is that the members came together by gathering strength from every one of their fans. The other meaning symbolizes their mission to bring together regular people who will work side-by-side to create a united world. In Korean "ONEUS" also can be spelled as "One Earth".  They also had their first Japanese comeback with the single "808" debuted at number 1 on the Oricon Daily Single Chart with 3,662 copies sold on the first day of release. Their most recent release was on September 26, 2023 with their tenth mini album “La Dolce Vita”. ZEROBASEONE ZEROBASEONE (also shortened to ZB1) is WAKEONE's new 9-member boy group created by the survival show Boys Planet. The name ZEROBASEONE was suggested by Boys Planet viewers. The meaning is "starting from scratch, endless possibilities from scratch" and it also implies the members' commitment to share with their fans the unfinished journey of their group from zero to one.  They officially debuted on July 10, 2023 with the mini album “Youth in the Shade”, subsequently selling more than 2 million copies, setting a sales record for a K-pop debut album. The group made their comeback on November 6, 2023 with their second extended play “Melting Point”, with "Crush" serving as the lead single. RIIZE The name of the band is short for "Rise & Realize", which means “a team that grows together and makes dreams come true”. It consists of 6 male members with both: skills and visuals. They will write a new history of the music industry based on the personal strengths of all members achieved as a team. RIIZE create in a unique genre called Emotional Pop where they express various emotions through music. As "the newcomers to emotional pop music," they seek empathy from everyone with the inspiration they draw from their everyday experiences and incorporate into their music.  (G)-Idle (G)-Idle is a 5-member girl group under CUBE Entertainment. The group  consists of: Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua.The group rose  to national prominence in 2020 with their single album “Dumdi Dumdi”,  which peaked at number two on the Circle Chart and became the second  best-selling single of all time by a girl group. On January 8, 2024, (G)I-DLE unveiled the  first teaser post for their second full-length album 2, slated for  release on January 29th . All these six amazing and talented groups will perform Saturday 20th April, 2024 in SPORTPALEIS, which is a huge arena used for concerts, it has been the stage of greatest artists such Pink Floyd, Beyonce or Justin Bieber.  Are you going to miss it? Check Music Bank website to book your tickets: https://kpopplanet.eu/  For more information please check the official website here. Come and groove with us!!

Made in Asia "Made in Asia" festival is an unmissable event for all fans of manga, anime, video games, YouTubers and cosplay! In this event you can find all sorts of aspects related to some Asian countries, as well as Korean Alley, Little Asia, Cosplay, Manga activities and gaming! In every sector there are exposed different activities open for the public: laser games, maze, a game terminal, manga drawing classes, cosplay exhibitions, taekwondo, pokemon hunt... Diverse activities for all different interests! There’s “Little Asia”, an area dedicated to learning about China and Japan, their handwriting, their language, some origami workshops,  and much more. And there is also a zone dedicated exclusively to Korea, called Korean Alley. We already know that Korea is nowadays one of the top destinations for lots of people because it is the cradle of K-POP, which is now at its peak. K-POP contest is the main event happening in the Korean area. It also brings you the opportunity to get your make-up on point, and also, tattoos, trying hanbok (Korean typical clothing), and lots of different things during these three days of the event. Not only through activities and workshops,  this festival also brings to the public different restaurants, cafes, and bars to explore new Asiatic tastes and its cuisine.  “Made in Asia” is doing its spring edition this following weekend, starting from March 1st that will open doors at 12pm, ending on Sunday at 17th, and it will take place in Brussels Expo. Get your tickets here: https://www.madeinasia.be/en/tickets/

[K-POP Concert] "SING THE WAVE" KIM JONG KOOK and SHORRY December 7, 2023 / 8 P.M. @ CLARIDGE(24, Chaussée de Louvain 1210 Brussels) *Free Admission Here Get ready to groove to the rhythm of K-POP! We’re throwing a free concert that’s perfect for everyone, no matter your age or gender. Kick off the night with the electrifying opening act by Monday Feeling’s IAN, a renowned Korean rock band. But that’s not all! We’ve got KIM JONG KOOK, the K-pop sensation and star of the Korean TV Show “Running Man,” ready to set the stage on fire. And wait till you see the dynamic performance by Mighty Mouth’s SHORRY! Mark your calendars for SING THE WAVE on December 7th at 8 p.m., hosted at the fabulous Claridge Events. Doors swing open at 7:30 p.m., so make sure you’re there to grab the best spots! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night. Reserve your spot now. *This concert is on behalf of the celebration marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and the EU.

2023 K-POP Academy Showcase 31 Oct 2023 at 19h (Doors swing open at 18h) @ La Madeleine (Rue Duquesnoy 14, 1000 Brussels) Ticket : 5 euros! *Snap up your tickets here Ready to bust some moves with the Korean Cultural Center in Brussels? If K-pop makes your heart beat faster, you’re probably already buzzing about the K-pop Dance Academy 2023! It’s happening from 23 to 31 October 2023, brought to you by the Korean Cultural Center Brussels. To wrap up the K-pop Dance Academy course this year, we’re throwing a K-pop Academy Showcase on the 31st of October, 2023 at 19h00 at La Madeleine. You’ll get to see our participants strut their stuff with routines they’ve learned during the K-pop Academy. Plus, we’ve got some incredible K-pop dance crews from all corners of Belgium and this year’s K-pop Academy professors ready to set the stage on fire! With 110 students, 5 K-POP dance crews and 2 professional dancers all working together, we can’t wait to see what they’ve got in store! [Ticket Event] Share this post and you could be one of the lucky 25 people to win two tickets to the 2023 K-POP Academy Showcase! To enter, share this post as a story on your Instagram or Facebook account and send us a screenshot at info@kccbrussels.be *Tickets will be handed out on a first come, first served basis. You can enter until October 30, 2023. Can’t wait to see you at the showcase!

Long time no see! The 8th edition of K-POP Academy is back! Do you have passion to learn the K-POP Dance? Now you can register it! The fabulous team of teachers are waiting for you. [Program] - Date: 23 - 31 October (9 days) Time MON TUE WED THU FRI 16:00-18:00 Beginner 1/ Advanced 1 18:30-20:30 Beginner 2/ Advanced 2 Time SAT SUN MON TUE (31th) 16:00-18:00 Beginner 1/ Advanced 1 Concert 18:30-20:30 Beginner 2/ Advanced 2 - Level: Beginner / Advanced - Venue: (CLASS) Studio Vibes (Rue de la Glaciere 16, 1060 Bruxelles)                (SHOW) La Madeleine - Capacity: Max. 20   [How to apply] - Application Deadline : Sunday 15 Oct 2023 - Apply Procedure : Fill in your application from Here - Submit your dance video if you want to be in the advanced level (max.30 seconds)    [Policies] - Applicants must be 12 or over (if you are minor who is under 18 years old, you have to fill out and upload the form of parental consent in the academy application form, The form have to be filled on the first day) - Students who are absent 2 times (without notice) can not be participate in the graduation show on the 31th October.   [Teacher] 1. Jay KIM  @jaykiman - Former  1Million Dance Studio Instructor   Millennium Dance in Singapore Instructor   Loen Entertainment Dance Trainer   Forest Entertainment Dance Trainer   Incheon Popular Arts Hight School Practical Dance Instructor - Collaboration with artist   Luhan, Jay Park, The Boyz, Mommy Son, and more  2. Rosy Yun Lee Chaeyeon <Knock>, <Hush Rush>, <Let's Dance> TV show <Queendom 2> "TEMA  JJ LIN" Crew member, and more *The class can be canceled if there are not enough applicants. (Min. 12 people )