NCT Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Grand Seoul Festival, Merging K-pop and Urban Art

August 31, 2026
NCT Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Grand Seoul Festival, Merging K-pop and Urban Art
  • NCT marks its 10th anniversary with a citywide festival in Seoul this September, in collaboration with Seoul Fashion Week, featuring music, sculptures, and public light displays across multiple venues.

  • Pearl Neo Champagne, NCT’s signature color, accents the festival, including synchronized fountain shows along the Han River and night lighting around Seokchon Lake.

  • The celebration is designed as a broad, promotional citywide cultural festival that expands K‑pop anniversaries into immersive, multi-site experiences.

  • updates and details will be shared through UA.News' Telegram channel.

  • SM Entertainment is involved in the project, with a translation note and links to feedback forms included in coverage.

  • The broader strategy illustrates how K‑pop IPs are extending beyond albums into multi-city cultural experiences.

  • NCT debuted under SM Entertainment in 2016 and now comprises 23 members across several sub‑groups, underscoring the group’s expansive concept.

  • The program blends music events with urban installations, reflecting NCT’s multi‑platform approach.

  • NCT’s sub‑units—NCT 127, NCT DREAM, WayV, NCT U, and NCT WISH—anchor performances and installations throughout the festival.

  • From September 1–5, Moonlight Rainbow Fountain at Banpo Hangang Park will feature shows set to NCT 127 and NCT DREAM songs.

  • Starting early September, Han River fountains will light up in sync with music from NCT sub‑units, with Seokchon Lake displaying pearl‑champagne lighting.

  • The initiative is part of SM Entertainment’s NCT 2026 project, turning city landmarks into interactive experiences for international visitors and local fans.

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