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Minnesota K-pop convention is happening this fall

By Abby Jurek
Published  July 22, 2025 1:12pm CDT
Entertainment
FOX 9

The Brief

    • MNKPOPCONNECT, Minnesota’s leading K-pop event organization, launched KPOPMINNECON.
    • The convention will be held at the St. Paul RiverCentre on Sept. 6, and will include numerous events targeted at a K-pop-loving audience.
    • Tickets are now on sale for the event through Aug. 16, then prices will go up.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - A K-pop convention is coming to Minnesota this fall. 

K-pop convention coming to St. Paul

Minnesota K-pop fans can look forward to the debut of KPOPMINNECON at the St. Paul RiverCentre on Sept. 6. The event is from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 

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Fans can expect jam-packed events at the one-day convention, including live performances, influencer meet-ups, dance competitions, merchandise sales and more. 

KPOPMINNECON is preparing for thousands of K-pop fans to attend from across the country. MNKPOPCONNECT will present the event and create a "vibrant celebration of the passionate, creative K-pop community" in the Midwest, MNKPOPCONNECT President Toby Vang said.

A K-pop convention is coming to Minnesota. (MNKPOPCONNECT)

Vang encourages both longtime K-pop fans and people who know nothing about Korean pop music to attend the convention.

Prices range from $45 for adults to $20 for kids. Ticket prices will increase after Aug. 16. You can buy tickets to the event at kpopminnecon.com.

Dig deeper:

Here is the full list of events attendees can count on, according to MNKPOPCONNECT:

  • Live performances from rising K-pop artists and standout national talent
  • Meet and greets with artists, creators and K-pop influencers
  • All-day K-pop random dance challenges
  • A regional dance competition featuring top Midwest crews
  • Exclusive dance workshop, plus live Q&A’s and engaging fan panels
  • Vendor hall featuring official K-pop merch, beauty and a variety of local and pop culture vendors for everyone

What's next:

This inaugural event hopes to expand the K-pop community in the Midwest.

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