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read moreSouth Korean technology company Kakao Corp. has advised that it has broken ground on the building of Seoul's first K-pop-destined performance hall.
First announced in 2022 when Kakao signed an agreement with Seoul’s Metropolitan Government to invest in a new music arena in the northern district of Dobong, the commencement of construction of the new venue, named the Seoul Arena, had experienced a number cost-related delays.
As reported this week by the Yonyap news agency, Kakao Corp. advise that the new venue, the first and biggest performance arena tailored for K-pop, will have a capacity to accommodate up to 28,000 people, will open as of March 2027.
Kakao said the new facility will support high-quality performances, helping the K-pop industry strengthen its status in the global market.
Additionally, Kakao plans to construct a cultural complex connected to the Seoul Arena, including a mid-sized concert hall and cinema.
Image: Concept for the new Seoul Arena. Credit: Kakao Corp/Yonhap News Agency.
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