KPEX: Korean Pop Culture Expo to Launch in New York City in 2027 – News

LeftField Media announced on Thursday the launch of KPEX: Korean Pop Culture Expo, a new three-day convention celebrating Korean entertainment and culture in New York City.

KPEX will take place from May 29-31, 2027, at the Javits Center and will feature programming spanning K-Pop, K-Dramas, K-Comics, K-Games, K-Food, and K-Beauty. The event will include panels, screenings, workshops, autograph sessions, shopping, and nightly concerts featuring artists from South Korea.

The event is being led by Greg Topalian, co-creator of New York Comic-Con; Robert Khoo, co-creator of PAX; and Peter Tatara, founder of Anime NYC. LeftField Media, which operates Anime NYC and several other major U.S. fan conventions, is producing the event.

KPEX will launch 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 will go on sale September 18 at 12:00 p.m. EDT.

Those interested can check more detailed information on the event’s official website.

LeftField Media’s Anime NYC event was held from August 20-23, and the company stated the event hosted 172,000 people. Next year’s Anime NYC will be held from August 26-29.

Source: Press release