Convention - Paris Fan Festival 2023 : Our feedback on the Battle Kpop panel 

By Mulder, Paris, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, 16 april 2023

K-pop, or Korean pop, is a musical genre originating from South Korea. It is characterized by sophisticated musical productions, synchronized choreography and multi-talented artists. K-pop has become popular internationally in recent years, thanks to groups such as BTS, BLACKPINK, EXO and TWICE. K-pop groups and artists have a dedicated fan base and often use social media to interact with them. K-pop encompasses a variety of musical styles, ranging from pop and hip-hop to electro and R&B, and is often accompanied by aesthetically elaborate music videos.

The Paris Fan Festival is an event organized by New Vega, the media communication group specialized in Entertainment. After a successful first edition in 2022, the event returns for a second edition that will take place at the Porte de Versailles on April 15 and 16, 2023. Bringing together all the universes of Pop Culture in one place, fans will be able to discover a range of events and activities around their favorite universes: cinema and series, manga and comics, gaming and board games, lifestyle and food.  

Comic books are in the spotlight with the presence of the greatest authors and cartoonists, but also Teri Hatcher, Lois from Lois and Clark, or a life-size Batmobile as well as numerous animations.  In addition to meeting their heroes and creators, fans can fight crime with many activities for the whole family. They can venture into the superhero village to walk through immersive settings and encounter the mythical Batmobile in its Tim Burton movie version.  

Visitors will be able to complete their super-collection from the many publishers and bookstores present on the site. An Urban Comics stand awaits visitors, while derivative products are not to be outdone thanks to the ranges offered by Hasbro, Mattel or Fariboles. Finally, a fascinating exhibition of dioramas created by enthusiasts completes the program. Other emblematic sagas of Pop-Culture, such as Stargate SG-1 or Harry Potter, are also present at the Paris Fan Festival. In order not to miss any announcement, R2D2 has compiled the best links from the galaxy.

You can find our selection of photos on our Flickr page here

Photos and videos : Boris Colletier