K-Era Fest Brings the Korean Wave to the Pacific Northwest October 24-25

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire K-Era Fest Brings the Korean Wave to the Pacific Northwest October 24-25Author of the article:THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountRegion’s First Large-Scale K-Culture Festival to Showcase K-Pop, K-Food, K-Beauty and MoreSEATTLE — The Korean Wave is coming to the Pacific Northwest in a new two-day festival. K-Era Fest will bring the breadth of contemporary Korean culture, showcasing its growing mainstream influence with K-pop, K-food, K-beauty, fashion, business, and immersive experiences. Presented by OCAAT, tickets are now on sale for K-Era Fest at Bell Harbor International Conference Center in Seattle, October 24-25.K-Era Fest will assemble globally recognized talent, cultural leaders and industry icons in an interactive event. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience the Korean Wave beyond K-pop, including delicious and innovative K-foods, eclectic samples of soju, testing K-beauty products, and more.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“K-culture has reached a point where people don’t have to identify as Korean—or even be longtime fans—to have a connection. With major Korean culture events in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, K-Era Fest brings that momentum to the Pacific Northwest while creating a distinctly regional experience,” said Sabrina Kim, K-Era Fest co-creator and OCAAT co-owner.Festival programming includes:K-pop — Globally charting, member of Shinee, Coachella performer and K-pop artist Taemin in concert at Climate Pledge Arena. Tickets on sale Sept. 23.K-food — Celebrated food and lifestyle strategist from Bibigo and Olive Young, Noh Hee-young. Celebrity chefs and Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars’ Austin Kang, chef-owner of Michelin-recognized Mukjung, and Seohyung Cho, chef-owner of acclaimed Euljiro Boseok and Yeouido Yojung. Food experiences include Han River Ramen, Soju Garden and K-Food District.K-beauty — Iconic celebrity makeup artist Jung Saem Mool. Dedicated K-Beauty Zone featuring makeup and beauty trends. Skincare tips from the esteemed Korean Dermatological Association.Fashion — Seattle-raised global fashion model Irene Kim.K-culture creators — Jiny Maeng, Rachel Energy, and Chambo.Business — Dedicated B2B program connecting Korean brands with domestic buyers for tangible business opportunities.“There will also be a business component that is an important part of what makes K-Era Fest different,” said Jessica Yu, K-Era Fest co-creator and OCAAT co-owner. “We’re not simply bringing Korean businesses and American buyers into the same room. We’re formalizing opportunities, building relationships, and creating a bridge to the U.S. with the Pacific Northwest as a gateway market.”Tickets available at k-erafest.com.K-Era Fest tickets start at $9; Bell Harbor International Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121.Taemin concert event on Ticketmaster. Tickets on sale Sept. 23 at ticketmaster.com and k-erafest.com. Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109. Concert tickets include admission for K-Era Fest at Bell Harbor.October 24-25, K-Era Fest is a large-scale Korean festival bringing together K-pop, K-food, K-beauty, fashion, influencers, consumer brands and business programming to celebrate the growing influence of Korean culture. @k_era_fest.Created and presented by OCAAT, K-Era Fest reflects the organization’s commitment to building meaningful bridges through social, civic and economic connections for Korean businesses, the Korean-American community, consumers and industry partners. ocaat.net.View source version on businesswire.com: This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.