Looking to fill your Saturday with music? Here’s a curated roundup of some of the most anticipated concerts happening this weekend across Seoul, from Chang-dong and Daehakro to Gangnam.

2025 OPCD STAGE: DISCOVERY  

On Saturday, September 27, the "2025 OPCD STAGE: DISCOVERY" concert, hosted by the Dobong-gu musicians’ support platform OPCD (Open Chang-dong), will kick off at 2:00 p.m. at the eastern public parking lot of Chang-dong Station. In its fourth year, OPCD is running various collaborative projects with emerging and established young artists ahead of the scheduled 2027 opening of the Seoul Arena, all under the theme “DISCOVERY.”

This theme embodies both the experiences of young artists in uncovering and sharing their musical identity and audiences discovering new sounds. The concert also aims to highlight the value found through connections among artists, industry players, and local residents—all through music.

Stage 1, the first part of the concert, will feature performances by a mix of rookie and professional young musicians who have worked with OPCD. Opening the show is “Beatpella House,” followed by “Soul Delivery-UGP-Fredicaso and OPCD Friends” collaborating on a café music set. The stage will also include Sanmanhan Siseon (winner of Best New Artist at the Korean Popular Music Awards) and nominees Choi Miru, Joo Hye-rin, and Samsan. Admission to Stage 1 is free.

Stage 2 welcomes acclaimed artists Seonwoo JungA and pH-1. Tickets are priced at 10,000 won (plus a 2,000 won booking fee) and include entry into a lucky draw for all ticket holders. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Community Chest of Korea at year’s end.

In addition to the concerts, the venue will feature graffiti art, a record shop, caricatures, a café zone, food trucks, and more, inviting attendees to immerse themselves in music and art.

Organizers express hope that “2025 OPCD STAGE: DISCOVERY” will foster positive change by promoting cultural exchange citywide and strengthening bonds between artists and the public. Ticket booking and additional information are available via the NOL Ticket website and the official OPCD homepage.

2025 Me+Youth Festival: Youth Day K-POP Concert  

Also on Saturday evening, September 27, from 6:30 p.m., the 9th annual Me+Youth Festival (Me+Youth Festival), a special project for Korea’s national Youth Day, will take over the car-free zone in Daehakro. The event gathers popular acts including Kiss of Life, Changmo, Kim Seung-min, ONEWE, and 13Pound, creating a vibrant stage celebrating youth culture and energy.

The Youth Day festival, a youth-led event, runs from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and features programs designed and operated by young people themselves. Highlights include a Youth Dance Challenge, a cheerleading championship with teams from 18 universities nationwide, a musical gala show, Creator Awards, and a range of interactive booths offering food, activities, and entertainment.

The festival’s showstopper is the debut of the Color Bomb Festival, which will illuminate Daehakro and Marronnier Park, visually capturing the spirit and passion of Korea’s youth.

2025 Gangnam Festival Yeongdong-daero K-POP Concert  

Meanwhile, the signature event of the 2025 Gangnam Festival, the Yeongdong-daero K-POP Concert, will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the outdoor stage on the east plaza of COEX. Six major K-POP acts—including god, BTOB, SF9, FIFTY FIFTY, n.SSign, and Baby Don Cry—will deliver high-energy performances for fans.

Tickets are available for free (with a 2,000 won booking fee) via NOL Ticket, limited to two per person until 5:00 p.m. on September 25. On-site ticket distribution for any remaining seats will begin at 6:20 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.

As an added treat, the “HEY! Gangnam Family Concert” returns to the same stage at 7:00 p.m. on September 28, featuring legendary stars from the 1990s such as Lee Jae-hoon (COOL), Lim Chang-jung, Kim Chang-ryeol (DJ DOC), R.ef, Kim Min-jong, Kim Hyun-jung, Diva, and Space A, promising a wave of nostalgia for audiences across generations.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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