Over the past ten years, Korean culture has been bewitching the world.
It has been so influential that it has become a global phenomenon and is titled “The Korean Wave." This phenomenon has been impacting contemporary cultures, the music industry, the film industry, the television industry and the behavioral aspects of various people throughout the world.
Bangladesh is not an exception. Korean culture has become really popular here, especially the music. Bangladeshi youth have been highly influenced by the Korean wave over the past few years.
Keeping that in mind, the Korean Community Association Bangladesh (KCAB) is going to celebrate “Korea Week 2023” in February to mark the 50th anniversary of Korea-Bangladesh diplomatic relations with the first K-pop band live concert in Dhaka.
Boy group “TAN” and girl group "ICU,” along with Korean martial art Taekwondo performance team "Nolja,” will perform at the International Convention City Bashundhara on February 25.
Apart from the concert, Korea-Cup Golf Tournament, culture experience activities and showcasing Korean products and culture will be displayed on this occasion from February 25 to March 3.
In addition, various cultural experience activities (throughout the week sponsored by KOICA), Korean food, electronic products, and Korean tourism information will be introduced to Bangladeshi people.
Who are ‘TAN' and ‘ICU'?
Let's get to know the Kpop bands ahead of the concert.
Korean boy group ‘TAN' Collected“TAN” is a South Korean boy group formed through the MBC survival competition show Extreme Debut: Wild Idol. The group is composed of seven members: Changsun, Taehoon, Jiseong, Sunghyuk, Jaejun, Hyunyeop, and Jooan. The group debuted on March 10, 2022, with their debut extended play, “1TAN”.
The band's name is an acronym for "To All Nations.”
Girl group ‘ICU' Collected“ICU” is a four-member girl group under Liz Entertainment. They debuted on October 22, 2019, with the digital single "Cupid".
The members of the “ICU” are Abin, Naye, Chae-i and Miku. Moreover, the group also uses an admission system, which means other members could be added along the way.
