Korean Pop Culture Expo KPEX to Launch in New York City in 2027
LeftField Media, the producer behind Anime NYC, is extending its convention business into Korean pop culture with a dedicated New York event, drawing on leadership from the creators of New York Comic-Con, PAX, and Anime NYC.
Reporting from 1 source: Anime News Network.
LeftField Media announced the launch of KPEX: Korean Pop Culture Expo, a three-day convention celebrating Korean entertainment and culture in New York City. KPEX will run May 29-31, 2027, at the Javits Center, with programming covering K-Pop, K-Dramas, K-Comics, K-Games, K-Food, and K-Beauty, plus panels, screenings, workshops, autograph sessions, shopping, and nightly concerts. The event is led by Greg Topalian, Robert Khoo, and Peter Tatara.
The three-day convention will occupy the Javits Center, the same venue that hosts Anime NYC, and will include panels, screenings, workshops, autograph sessions, shopping, and nightly concerts featuring artists from South Korea. LeftField Media, which operates Anime NYC and several other major U.S. fan conventions, is producing the event.
KPEX launches with partners including the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) and Ize Press, with additional participants and special guests to be announced. The convention will also feature a business-to-business component connecting Korean content companies and creators with industry professionals in the U.S. Tickets go on sale September 18 at 12:00 p.m. EDT.
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