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From "Candy" to " Like JENNIE": K-Pop Fever Lights Up Australia (30.03.2026.)

  • Post Date30 Mar 2026
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From "Candy" to " Like JENNIE": K-Pop Fever Lights Up Australia (30.03.2026.)

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Korean Cultural Centre AU | Media Release | 30 March 2026

From "Candy" to " Like JENNIE":
K-Pop Fever Lights Up Australia

– A Special Program Linked to the National Museum of Australia's Hallyu! The Korean Wave Exhibition

The Korean Cultural Centre Australia (Director Sunmin Yoon, “The Centre”), in collaboration with the National Museum of Australia, successfully held the “Aussie K-poppers United Concert” on March 21.

The concert was in connection with the special exhibition “Hallyu! The Korean Wave”, aiming to bring the evolution and global spread of Korean pop culture to life through live performances. The event drew enthusiastic responses from both family visitors and local K-pop fans, offering a meaningful opportunity to experience Korean popular culture firsthand.

Talented K-pop cover dance teams and vocalists from major Australian cities—including Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth—delivered dynamic performances over approximately two hours. Dance teams showcased high-energy choreography, while vocalists captivated the audience with their unique interpretations of popular K-pop songs.

The program featured a diverse repertoire spanning generations—from the iconic 1990s hit “Candy” to the globally recent track “Like JENNIE”—allowing audiences to naturally engage with the history and evolution of Hallyu. Audience members responded with great enthusiasm throughout the concert, creating a festive atmosphere that continued even after the event with photo sessions and interactions with performers.

Director Sunmin Yoon remarked, “It was a truly meaningful occasion where people from diverse regions and generations came together through a shared passion for K-pop,” adding that the Centre will continue to expand cultural exchange opportunities across Australia through K-pop and Korean culture.

Hallyu! The Korean Wave Exhibition Information
- Dates: Until 10 May 2026 (ticketed exhibition)
- Venue: National Museum of Australia
- Website: www.nma.gov.au/hallyu/exhibition

On-Screen Event Visual 

Gandel Atrium, National Museum of Australia

Event Host Andy Trieu

K-pop Cover Vocalist Geneva Rooney

K-pop Cover Dance Crew HIMI

K-pop Cover Dance Crew KCT Crew


For more information and updates:
Korean Cultural Centre Australia: https://au.korean-culture.org

EDITOR'S NOTES

Korean Cultural Centre Australia (KCC AU)
The KCC AU is a non-profit organisation established by the South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in April 2011 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and Korea. The organisation strives to introduce Korean culture to Australia, while supporting cultural exchanges and cementing cultural bonds. The KCC stages a wide variety of cultural programs each year including educational programs, classes and events for all ages; including art exhibitions, film screenings, cooking demonstrations, dance classes and live performances.

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media@koreanculture.org.au I 02 8267 3422

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