KCON is an annual K-Pop convention held in the United States and Japan, organized by Powerhouse Live, Mnet Media, CJ E&M and Koreaboo. It started in 2012 and is based in Southern California but expanded to the East Coast and Japan in 2015. Koreaboo broke news that in 2016, KCON would be expanding into Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates with a tentative date set for March 25th.
KCON is produced by Powerhouse Live and organized by the South Korean music label and entertainment agency Mnet America. It was created in 2012 by K-Pop media company, Koreaboo in partnership with Mnet America and CJ E&M. KCON's aim is to establish an annual flagship event that will improve the experiences of American fans by providing them with an affordable way to connect with each other, as well as with artists and professionals from the K-pop music industry. During KCON ‘12, Mnet Media's Ted Kim was interviewed by journalist Michael Holmes from CNN to discuss about the rise of K-Pop in the United States.
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KCON (99.3 The Eagle) is a radio station airing a classic rock format licensed to serve Atkins, Arkansas, broadcasting on 99.3 MHz FM. The station serves the Morrilton, Arkansas area, and is owned by Bobby Caldwell's East Arkansas Broadcasters, through licensee EAB of Morrilton, LLC.