ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)

DREAM Concert, the K-pop music phenomenon heading to Abu Dhabi on November 22, has announced the addition of top acts to the line-up, with more stars to be announced at a later date.

Fans will be thrilled to learn that ATEEZ, considered one of the inspirations behind fictional band The Saja Boys from “K-pop Demon Hunters”, have been confirmed.

Joining the “Crazy Form” and “WORK” hitmakers on stage at Etihad Park, Yas Island, for the 10-hour-long music spectacular will be Red Velvet, who are regular performers at DREAM Concert shows in South Korea. Known for songs like “Psycho” and “Russian Roulette”, Red Velvet boasts more than 200 million streams on Spotify.

Also on the line-up are Bang Ye-Dam, a former member of TREASURE, who will perform a solo show.

Girl group TripleS, iii, All(H)Ours and boy band Xikers have also been confirmed.

Tickets are on sale at dreamconcert.ae.

The one-day festival is being organised by Theory Eleven Entertainment, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi.

The event will start at 3pm on Saturday, November 22, and run until 1am the following day.

DREAM Concert has been held every year in South Korea since 1995, and to celebrate its 30th anniversary, the festival is going on a world tour, with the Abu Dhabi leg marking the first time it has ever been staged in the Middle East.

Sia Farr, CEO of Theory Eleven Entertainment, said: “Hosting the DREAM Concert reflects our commitment to bringing world-class entertainment experiences to Abu Dhabi, perfectly in line with the city’s bold vision of becoming the region’s entertainment capital.

“We are proud to highlight Abu Dhabi as a global hub for live music and culture, while introducing one of K-pop’s most iconic festivals to the Middle East.”