Cosplay Event "acosta!" Debuts in Seoul, South Korea: Held on June 27–28 Across Cheongnyangni Area Including "ArtForest"
Hacosta Co., Ltd., an Animate Group company, will host the inaugural "acosta!" cosplay event in Seoul, South Korea, on June 27 and 28, 2026, as its second overseas expansion. Building on its success in Taiwan, where it attracted over 40,000 participants, the event introduces a Japanese-style street-walking photography format to the Korean market. It features the "acosta! Marche" exhibition market, dance stages, and photography services, alongside a special appearance by Japanese cosplayer Moe Iori on June 27.
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Hacosta Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka; Representative Director: Yoshihiro Matsumura), an Animate Group company operating cosplay events across Japan, will host the first "acosta!" event in Seoul, South Korea, on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, marking its second international expansion destination. The venue is the Cheongnyangni area, a key transportation hub in northeastern Seoul currently attracting attention for redevelopment. The event will span a vast area, ranging from the latest shopping facility "ArtForest" to the atmospheric "Cheongnyangni Traditional Market."
The Asian expansion of acosta!, which launched in 2025, has drawn a total of over 40,000 participants across Taiwan (Taipei and Kaohsiung). The Japanese-style shooting format that utilizes streets and facilities directly as backgrounds, combined with acosta!'s safe and secure operations, has gained deep support from cosplay fans across borders.
South Korea, the venue for this first event, is an area with exceptionally high passion and quality for cosplay within Asia. By combining South Korea's cosplay culture with acosta!'s unique street-walking and festive atmosphere, the event aims to co-create an environment where local cosplayers can express themselves more freely and actively.
Using the large shopping facility "ArtForest" as the venue, participants can take photos and socialize in the plaza, as well as shop and rest while remaining in cosplay. Additionally, participants can enjoy photography against the backdrop of vibrant local life at the Cheongnyangni Traditional Market and lush greenery at the Cheongnyangni Station Park.
Many cosplayers from Japan are expected to participate. On Saturday, June 27, popular cosplayer Moe Iori is confirmed to exhibit at the event.
Event Programs
◇ acosta! Marche
The "acosta! Marche," a popular cosplay-specific market and flea market in Japan, will be held concurrently in South Korea. Numerous Japanese and Korean cosplayers will participate, creating opportunities for interaction between fans and creators.
◇ Stage
Various stage programs will be presented, including cosplay dance performances by participating cosplayers and "acosta! Dance Time," where participants dance along to randomly played music.
◇ Photography Services
A wide range of photography services will be provided, including fixed-point photography at designated spots and roaming photographer services for indoor and outdoor shooting.
"acosta! Seoul"
Date and Time: Saturday, June 27 – Sunday, June 28, 2026
Venue: ArtForest (39-1, Yongdu-dong, Dongdaemun District, Seoul, KOREA)
Organizer: acosta!
Operation and Production: Hacosta Co., Ltd., SPD GLOBAL.INC
Cooperation: Sunshine City Co., Ltd., Animate Korea, LIKEY, Mystic Muse, Evoto, MBB
Official Website: https://acosta.jp/event/seoul/
Official X: Kanto/Tohoku https://x.com/acosta_info | Kansai/Tokai/Kyushu https://x.com/acosta_west
Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acosta_jp
The Asian expansion of acosta!, which launched in 2025, has drawn a total of over 40,000 participants across Taiwan (Taipei and Kaohsiung). The Japanese-style shooting format that utilizes streets and facilities directly as backgrounds, combined with acosta!'s safe and secure operations, has gained deep support from cosplay fans across borders.
South Korea, the venue for this first event, is an area with exceptionally high passion and quality for cosplay within Asia. By combining South Korea's cosplay culture with acosta!'s unique street-walking and festive atmosphere, the event aims to co-create an environment where local cosplayers can express themselves more freely and actively.
Using the large shopping facility "ArtForest" as the venue, participants can take photos and socialize in the plaza, as well as shop and rest while remaining in cosplay. Additionally, participants can enjoy photography against the backdrop of vibrant local life at the Cheongnyangni Traditional Market and lush greenery at the Cheongnyangni Station Park.
Many cosplayers from Japan are expected to participate. On Saturday, June 27, popular cosplayer Moe Iori is confirmed to exhibit at the event.
Event Programs
◇ acosta! Marche
The "acosta! Marche," a popular cosplay-specific market and flea market in Japan, will be held concurrently in South Korea. Numerous Japanese and Korean cosplayers will participate, creating opportunities for interaction between fans and creators.
◇ Stage
Various stage programs will be presented, including cosplay dance performances by participating cosplayers and "acosta! Dance Time," where participants dance along to randomly played music.
◇ Photography Services
A wide range of photography services will be provided, including fixed-point photography at designated spots and roaming photographer services for indoor and outdoor shooting.
"acosta! Seoul"
Date and Time: Saturday, June 27 – Sunday, June 28, 2026
Venue: ArtForest (39-1, Yongdu-dong, Dongdaemun District, Seoul, KOREA)
Organizer: acosta!
Operation and Production: Hacosta Co., Ltd., SPD GLOBAL.INC
Cooperation: Sunshine City Co., Ltd., Animate Korea, LIKEY, Mystic Muse, Evoto, MBB
Official Website: https://acosta.jp/event/seoul/
Official X: Kanto/Tohoku https://x.com/acosta_info | Kansai/Tokai/Kyushu https://x.com/acosta_west
Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acosta_jp
FAQ
When will the 'acosta! Seoul' cosplay event be held?
The event will be held from Saturday, June 27 to Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Where is the venue for 'acosta! Seoul'?
It will take place at ArtForest (39-1, Yongdu-dong, Dongdaemun District, Seoul, Korea) and the surrounding Cheongnyangni area, including Cheongnyangni Traditional Market and Cheongnyangni Station Park.
Who is organizing and managing this event?
The event is hosted by acosta! and managed/produced by Hacosta Co., Ltd. and SPD GLOBAL.INC, with cooperation from Sunshine City, Animate Korea, LIKEY, Mystic Muse, Evoto, and MBB.
What programs are scheduled for the event?
The event features 'acosta! Marche' (a cosplay market/flea market), stage performances (including cosplay dance and Acosta Dance Time), and professional photo-shooting services.
Will there be any special guests from Japan?
Yes, famous Japanese cosplayer Moe Iori is confirmed to exhibit at the event on June 27.