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[Herald Review] Fans beat early summer heat with music at Dream Station festival
Dream Station Live for Now is packed with 20,000 visitors and full of excitement Saturday. (DreamMaker Entertainment) |
The all-day festival attracted more than 20,000 people to Nanji Hangang Park, who wanted to cool down from the early summer heat with music.
“What’s unique about Dream Station is that unlike any other adults-only EDM festivals, people who are 15 years old and up can come and enjoy it,” said an official from DreamMaker Entertainment, which organized the event. “From teenagers and adults, to festival maniacs and K-pop lovers, they can all mingle with each other to have fun.”
Dream Station Live for Now is packed with 20,000 visitors and full of excitement Saturday. (DreamMaker Entertainment) |
At the Dream Station festival, EDM artists such as StadiumX, Vicetone, Nervo and the headliner Showtek hit the stage, along with K-pop stars such as Red Velvet, NCT 127 and DinDin.
Two female rookie musicians DJ Cream and DJ Rana kicked off the event. Under the scorching sun, festival-goers got into the mood and were soon cheering and dancing.
Rapper DinDin took over the stage with his hit songs “Slowly Written Letter,” “Super Super Lonely” and “Dokdori.” After chugging some beer, he showcased his new song “24” for the first time.
“I’ve never performed this song before but since it’s an EDM festival, I wanted to perform an EDM-like song as well,” the rapper said.
Between songs, DinDin engaged with the audience by joking with them and taught them parts where they can sing along with the artist.
Red Velvet performs for Dream Station Live for Now at Nanji Hangang Park on Saturday. (DreamMaker Entertainment) |
“You might wonder where our bandmate Irene is. She could not come today because she isn’t feeling well today. We promise to come back next time as a whole,” a member said.
Red Velvet performed the mellow ballad “Little Little” before energizing the crowd with “Rookie.”
Hungarian progressive house DJ duo StadiumX whips up the 20,000-strong crowd at Nanji Hangang Park on Saturday. (DreamMaker Entertainment) |
After a charismatic hourlong performance, boy band NCT127 took to the stage and performed hit songs such as “Fire Truck” and “Limitless” to the delight and excitement of its teenage fans.
K-pop icon HyunA fired up the mood even more with her powerful dance hits “How’s This?” “Red” and “Bubble Pop!” along with charming choreography.
Dutch EDM duo Vicetone continued to keep the crowd going with its funky sound which included “Tremble,” “Angels” and “Initial Thoughts.”
“Hello, Seoul!” the male duo said, greeted the crowd in Korean. “South Korea, you are so f*cking amazing!” the duo said as it continued to work the crowd.
Australian DJ duo Nervo heats up the stage at Nanji Hangang Park on Saturday. (DreamMaker Entertainment) |
Kim Min-joon, 23, praised their performances, saying, “I’m a big fan of Nervo and today’s performance was one of the best ones that I’ve ever seen. So amazing!”
Dutch electronic dance music act Showtek whips up the 20,000-strong crowd at Nanji Hangang Park on Saturday. (DreamMaker Entertainment) |
Dutch electronic dance music act Showtek whips up the 20,000-strong crowd at Nanji Hangang Park on Saturday. (DreamMaker Entertainment) |
Showtek performed at the festival last year and promised to return to Korea.
Dream Station Live for Now is packed with 20,000 visitors and full of excitement Saturday. (DreamMaker Entertainment) |
As the duo’s performance came to an end, fireworks lit up the sky bringing the festival to an end.
By Jie Ye-eun (yeeunjie@heraldcorp.com)