# Hanam City Concludes Global K-POP Dance Challenge Festival The three-week cultural event attracted over 12,000 visitors and international dance teams. - **Source:** [Maeil Business](https://www.mk.co.kr) - **Published:** 2026-11-09 - **Topic:** [culture](https://brifing.si/c/culture) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/eaa9f145-7735-437d-96cc-8a63691c9a16 ## Three-Week Cultural Festival Hanam City successfully concluded its three-week Global K-POP Dance Challenge on September 7. Held at Misa Lake Park and Misa Culture Street, the festival operated under the slogan 'Shake Hanam.' The event series spanned three distinct sessions, drawing significant public attention and fostering a vibrant atmosphere for local and international visitors. ## High Public Engagement The festival recorded a cumulative attendance of 12,594 people throughout its duration. Participation included 30 teams representing various regions and countries. According to post-event surveys, the initiative achieved an impressive 96.3% satisfaction rate among attendees, highlighting the strong appeal of K-POP themed cultural programming within the local community and beyond. ## International Dance Competition The final day featured a competitive dance showcase involving 16 teams that passed preliminary rounds. Dancers from eight countries, including France, Germany, Italy, and Poland, performed diverse genres such as cover dance, street dance, and choreography. A panel of five experts, including renowned street dancer J BLACK, evaluated the performances. ## Award Winners Announced The French team 'NightRosy' secured the grand prize, determined by an 80% judge score and 20% audience vote. Peru’s 'BLAST' and Korea’s 'J-Kingdom' received top excellence awards. Additionally, the 'ID' team from the US and UK, along with Hanam’s 'CB crew,' were recognized with excellence awards for their impressive dance routines. ## Interactive Cultural Programs Beyond the competition, the event hosted various interactive activities, including random play dance sessions, face painting, and idol merchandise creation. Performances by local groups like Hanam B-Boy and special guest ARTBEAT added to the festive spirit. These programs encouraged active engagement between international performers and local citizens throughout the event. ## Strategic Cultural Development Hanam City intends to leverage the success of this event to expand its global K-POP cultural footprint. Mayor Lee Hyun-jae emphasized the goal of transforming Hanam into a premier destination for K-POP enthusiasts worldwide. The city plans to continuously develop similar cultural events to attract both domestic and international tourists. ## Global K-POP Influence The participation of dancers from diverse nations underscores the international reach of K-POP culture. By hosting such events, Hanam City aligns itself with broader regional efforts to utilize pop culture as a catalyst for urban branding. This strategy aims to foster long-term cultural exchange and boost the city's tourism profile. ## Future Event Prospects The high satisfaction rate suggests a strong foundation for future iterations of the festival. As Hanam City continues to refine its cultural offerings, the focus remains on creating sustainable platforms for artistic expression. Observers should monitor how these recurring events influence the city's long-term tourism metrics and local cultural economy. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.mk.co.kr/news/society/12202519 — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._