[2,300 Free Invitations] Actor HWANG MIN HYUN to Visit Japan! Korea Tourism Organization Fukuoka Office 50th Anniversary Commemorative "Going Today? Korea! Travel Festival" to be Held on Thursday, April 30 at Fukuoka Sunpalace
The Korea Tourism Organization Fukuoka Office will celebrate its 50th anniversary by hosting the "Going Today? Korea! Travel Festival" on April 30, 2026, at Fukuoka Sunpalace. The event will feature a special stage performance by actor Hwang Min Hyun and band Band Kirin, along with various booths showcasing the latest Korean trends, with 2,300 free invitations available for the special performance via lottery.
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The Korea Tourism Organization Fukuoka Office will host a special event, "Going Today? Korea! Travel Festival," to commemorate its 50th anniversary on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Fukuoka Sunpalace. The event will feature stages with luxurious guests and various booths where visitors can experience the latest Korean trends. We will invite 2,300 people by lottery to the special performance for free.
Having acted as a bridge for Japanese and Korean culture and tourism for half a century, the Korea Tourism Organization Fukuoka Office planned this event to express our gratitude as we reach the major milestone of our 50th anniversary and to propose "new forms of Korea travel for the future."
Under the catchy theme of "Going Today? Korea!", we will provide a special space where you can experience the excitement of Korea while still in Fukuoka by encountering the latest K-culture, such as beauty, gourmet, and entertainment, making you feel, "I want to go to Korea right now!"
[Event Overview]
Event Name: Korea Tourism Organization Fukuoka Office 50th Anniversary "Going Today? Korea! Travel Festival"
Date and Time: Thursday, April 30, 2026, 10:00 - 18:30
[Booth Exhibits: 10:00 - 16:00 / Special Performance: 17:00 - 18:30 (Doors open 16:00)]
*Anyone can participate in the booth events held in the venue lobby.
Venue: Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall, Concert Hall
Participation Fee: Free (2,300 people will be invited to the special performance by lottery)
▼Special Site: https://japanese.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/contents/contentsView.do?menuSn=654&vcontsId=1584056
[How to Apply for the Special Performance]
Follow our official X (https://x.com/kto_fukuoka) and answer the questionnaire via the application form below. (Only one application per person allowed)
▼Application Form URL: https://form.run/@korea-tabifes-J1NJB2tcYU3vNPutdoJw
Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Announcement of Winners: Scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026
(*The announcement will be made by sending ticket emails to the winners)
Special Notes (Precautions for the Day):
Seats for the performance are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please check in at the winner's entrance after 10:00 on April 30.
Seat tickets will be handed out in order at reception.
Personal identification is required at reception. Please bring something that can prove your identity on the day, such as a photo ID.
Featuring a Luxurious Special Performance by the Shining HWANG MIN HYUN & Band Kirin!
Special Guest: HWANG MIN HYUN
Singer and actor Hwang Min Hyun, who charmed fans around the world with his role as Seo Yul in the hit drama "Alchemy of Souls," is coming to Japan. We are planning a special talk show that will not only feature a stunning vocal performance with his sweet voice cultivated through his music career, but also delve into his true self as an actor and the charms of Korea that he recommends.
Profile:
A singer and actor who debuted in 2012. After debuting as a member of the group "NU'EST," he has been active as an "all-rounder," moving between genres such as musicals, solo albums, and dramas following his group activities.
His high-level acting skills were recognized through works such as "Live on," "Alchemy of Souls," and "My Lovely Liar," expanding his status as a lead actor. In "Study Group," released in 2025, he played the role of Yoon Ga-min, who possesses fighting ability contrary to his gentle appearance, and received favorable reviews, with many saying he "updated his life character."
Talented Artist: Band Kirin (BAND KIRIN)
A talented band based in Busan and highly acclaimed in Asia. They will showcase a one-of-a-kind stage that brilliantly fuses traditional Korean instruments and traditional melody lines with modern, sophisticated pop-rock sounds.
Profile:
Formed in 2018. A four-piece band based in Busan, mainly active in new wave and indie pop genres. Won the Grand Prize at the "1st Busan Busking Festa" in 2022. Furthermore, in 2023, they won the Grand Prize at the "Asia Pacific Youth Band Sound Competition" held in Hong Kong, and their musicality is highly regarded overseas. They have also appeared in numerous major music festivals such as the "Busan International Rock Festival" and the "Seoul Indie Music Festa."
Various Booths Gathering the Latest Trends to "Experience K-Culture in Fukuoka"!
In the lobby area, we will cover the latest Korean trends under the theme of "Experiencing K-Culture in Fukuoka." Content that you can see, know, and enjoy will be gathered together.
["Wellness Korea" Introduction Booth]
We will deliver information on Korea's wellness tourism (healing of mind and body), which is currently attracting attention from all over the world. We have prepared 88 carefully selected content pieces for rest and healing.
Enjoy a special journey to face yourself with the 88 selections of Wellness Korea. We will introduce the charm of "new Korea travel" to refresh your mind and body, such as healing and meditation retreats in nature-rich local cities.
[Many Other Events]
We will develop special booths where you can feel current trends firsthand, such as the latest Korean gourmet food that is a hot topic on SNS and Korean beauty (K-Beauty). We will also provide information on the latest flights from airlines and advantageous campaigns. True to the theme of "Going Today?", it is full of information useful for your next trip to Korea, from searching for hints for your next shopping trip to concrete travel plans to Seoul, Busan, Jeju Island, etc.
The latest information is available on the special site within the Korea Tourism Organization official website "VISITKOREA".
https://japanese.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/contents/contentsView.do?menuSn=654&vcontsId=1584056
About the Organizer, Korea Tourism Organization Fukuoka Office
Korea Tourism Organization Fukuoka Office
A Korean public organization aimed at promoting tourism and cultural exchange in Korea. The Fukuoka Office develops a wide range of promotional activities, mainly in the Kyushu area (covering from Hiroshima Prefecture westward, including Kyushu and Okinawa), such as disseminating the latest tourism information on Korea, supporting the planning of travel products in cooperation with the travel industry, and holding cultural and tourism events for general consumers.
In addition, they operate "Korea Plaza," an experiential information center for Korean culture and tourism next to the office, providing a space where you can touch the charm of Korea on a daily basis through the provision of the latest tourism pamphlets and Korean culture experiences. Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the office is striving to propose even more attractive "Korea travel" and develop mutual exchange between the two countries based on the achievements cultivated over many years.
Fukuoka Office
Location: Asahi Building 5F, 2-1-1 Hakataekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi
Director: Park Sung-woong
HP: https://japanese.visitkorea.or.kr
Having acted as a bridge for Japanese and Korean culture and tourism for half a century, the Korea Tourism Organization Fukuoka Office planned this event to express our gratitude as we reach the major milestone of our 50th anniversary and to propose "new forms of Korea travel for the future."
Under the catchy theme of "Going Today? Korea!", we will provide a special space where you can experience the excitement of Korea while still in Fukuoka by encountering the latest K-culture, such as beauty, gourmet, and entertainment, making you feel, "I want to go to Korea right now!"
[Event Overview]
Event Name: Korea Tourism Organization Fukuoka Office 50th Anniversary "Going Today? Korea! Travel Festival"
Date and Time: Thursday, April 30, 2026, 10:00 - 18:30
[Booth Exhibits: 10:00 - 16:00 / Special Performance: 17:00 - 18:30 (Doors open 16:00)]
*Anyone can participate in the booth events held in the venue lobby.
Venue: Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall, Concert Hall
Participation Fee: Free (2,300 people will be invited to the special performance by lottery)
▼Special Site: https://japanese.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/contents/contentsView.do?menuSn=654&vcontsId=1584056
[How to Apply for the Special Performance]
Follow our official X (https://x.com/kto_fukuoka) and answer the questionnaire via the application form below. (Only one application per person allowed)
▼Application Form URL: https://form.run/@korea-tabifes-J1NJB2tcYU3vNPutdoJw
Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Announcement of Winners: Scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026
(*The announcement will be made by sending ticket emails to the winners)
Special Notes (Precautions for the Day):
Seats for the performance are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please check in at the winner's entrance after 10:00 on April 30.
Seat tickets will be handed out in order at reception.
Personal identification is required at reception. Please bring something that can prove your identity on the day, such as a photo ID.
Featuring a Luxurious Special Performance by the Shining HWANG MIN HYUN & Band Kirin!
Special Guest: HWANG MIN HYUN
Singer and actor Hwang Min Hyun, who charmed fans around the world with his role as Seo Yul in the hit drama "Alchemy of Souls," is coming to Japan. We are planning a special talk show that will not only feature a stunning vocal performance with his sweet voice cultivated through his music career, but also delve into his true self as an actor and the charms of Korea that he recommends.
Profile:
A singer and actor who debuted in 2012. After debuting as a member of the group "NU'EST," he has been active as an "all-rounder," moving between genres such as musicals, solo albums, and dramas following his group activities.
His high-level acting skills were recognized through works such as "Live on," "Alchemy of Souls," and "My Lovely Liar," expanding his status as a lead actor. In "Study Group," released in 2025, he played the role of Yoon Ga-min, who possesses fighting ability contrary to his gentle appearance, and received favorable reviews, with many saying he "updated his life character."
Talented Artist: Band Kirin (BAND KIRIN)
A talented band based in Busan and highly acclaimed in Asia. They will showcase a one-of-a-kind stage that brilliantly fuses traditional Korean instruments and traditional melody lines with modern, sophisticated pop-rock sounds.
Profile:
Formed in 2018. A four-piece band based in Busan, mainly active in new wave and indie pop genres. Won the Grand Prize at the "1st Busan Busking Festa" in 2022. Furthermore, in 2023, they won the Grand Prize at the "Asia Pacific Youth Band Sound Competition" held in Hong Kong, and their musicality is highly regarded overseas. They have also appeared in numerous major music festivals such as the "Busan International Rock Festival" and the "Seoul Indie Music Festa."
Various Booths Gathering the Latest Trends to "Experience K-Culture in Fukuoka"!
In the lobby area, we will cover the latest Korean trends under the theme of "Experiencing K-Culture in Fukuoka." Content that you can see, know, and enjoy will be gathered together.
["Wellness Korea" Introduction Booth]
We will deliver information on Korea's wellness tourism (healing of mind and body), which is currently attracting attention from all over the world. We have prepared 88 carefully selected content pieces for rest and healing.
Enjoy a special journey to face yourself with the 88 selections of Wellness Korea. We will introduce the charm of "new Korea travel" to refresh your mind and body, such as healing and meditation retreats in nature-rich local cities.
[Many Other Events]
We will develop special booths where you can feel current trends firsthand, such as the latest Korean gourmet food that is a hot topic on SNS and Korean beauty (K-Beauty). We will also provide information on the latest flights from airlines and advantageous campaigns. True to the theme of "Going Today?", it is full of information useful for your next trip to Korea, from searching for hints for your next shopping trip to concrete travel plans to Seoul, Busan, Jeju Island, etc.
The latest information is available on the special site within the Korea Tourism Organization official website "VISITKOREA".
https://japanese.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/contents/contentsView.do?menuSn=654&vcontsId=1584056
About the Organizer, Korea Tourism Organization Fukuoka Office
Korea Tourism Organization Fukuoka Office
A Korean public organization aimed at promoting tourism and cultural exchange in Korea. The Fukuoka Office develops a wide range of promotional activities, mainly in the Kyushu area (covering from Hiroshima Prefecture westward, including Kyushu and Okinawa), such as disseminating the latest tourism information on Korea, supporting the planning of travel products in cooperation with the travel industry, and holding cultural and tourism events for general consumers.
In addition, they operate "Korea Plaza," an experiential information center for Korean culture and tourism next to the office, providing a space where you can touch the charm of Korea on a daily basis through the provision of the latest tourism pamphlets and Korean culture experiences. Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the office is striving to propose even more attractive "Korea travel" and develop mutual exchange between the two countries based on the achievements cultivated over many years.
Fukuoka Office
Location: Asahi Building 5F, 2-1-1 Hakataekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi
Director: Park Sung-woong
HP: https://japanese.visitkorea.or.kr