Enhypen to Host 'The City' Festival in Indonesia on Aug. 9

Summary

  • Enhypen will host “The City” festival in Jakarta, Indonesia, starting on August 9.
  • The festival coincides with Enhypen’s concerts in Jakarta on August 17 and 18.
  • Events include a random play dance, singalong event, pop-up store, special lodging packages, and themed menu items.
  • This is the first time “The City” festival will be held in Jakarta, offering fans an immersive experience.

Enhypen, the popular K-pop boy band, is set to host HYBE’s citywide festival “The City” in Jakarta, Indonesia, on August 9, as announced by their agency, HYBE. This marks Enhypen as the third boy band to headline this immersive festival, following in the footsteps of BTS and Seventeen.

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The “Enhypen World Tour ‘Fate Plus’ The City Jakarta” will kick off on August 9 and run for a month, coinciding with the band’s concerts in Jakarta on August 17 and 18. “The City” festival project is designed to offer local fans a unique and immersive entertainment experience during a HYBE band’s world tour. The inaugural “The City” was held by BTS in Las Vegas in April 2022, with subsequent events in Busan and multiple Japanese cities hosted by Seventeen.

Enhypen to Host 'The City' Festival in Indonesia on Aug. 9

This year’s festival will be a first for both Enhypen and the city of Jakarta. Fans can look forward to a variety of themed activities, including entertainment, shopping, lodging, food, and beverages inspired by Enhypen.

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Key highlights of the festival include:

  • Random Play Dance: On August 11, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Gate 6 of Gelora Bung Karno Stadium will host a “random play dance” event where fans can dance to songs by Enhypen and other HYBE artists.
  • Singalong Event: On August 9, the Neo Soho Mall shopping center will host a singalong event. Enhypen’s music will be played in the central square on the third floor, with lyrics displayed on large digital screens. Additionally, a quiz show themed around Enhypen will be held.
  • Pop-Up Store: From August 9 to 25, the third floor of Neo Soho Mall will feature an Enhypen pop-up store offering approximately 60 types of merchandise, including exclusive items.
  • Lodging Packages: Hotel Mulia Senayan will collaborate with HYBE to offer special lodging package deals. These packages will include Enhypen-themed welcome kits, concert tickets, and rooms decorated with Enhypen themes.

Enhypen to Host 'The City' Festival in Indonesia on Aug. 9

  • Special Menu Items: Indonesian cafe franchise Kopi Soe will introduce two special beverages and five menu items themed around Enhypen. Customers who purchase any of these items will receive cup sleeves adorned with the members’ portraits and “The City” logo.

With these exciting events, Enhypen’s “The City” festival promises to provide fans in Jakarta with a memorable and immersive experience, celebrating their favorite band in a unique and engaging way.

Source: Korea JoongAng Daily