By Min Yea-Ji and Yoon Jihye

A variety of performances will be shown at riversides and parks across Seoul and you'll be able to enjoy whatever kind of music you like, from hip-hop to jazz and electronic dance music (EDM).

Before anything else, hip-hop performances will mark the start of the music festival season this spring. The Hiphopplaya Festival, to be held at the Nanji Hanggang Park on April 7, features famous rappers including Dynamic Duo, Jay Park and Nucksal.

Indie music lovers shouldn't miss the Beautiful Mint Life 2018 festival. The audience will be able to fully enjoy performances from both indie musicians, like Saevom, Yun Ddandda and Cheeze, and pop musicians, including Younha, Soran and 10cm. In addition, small events in which audience members themselves can participate, such as a friends-making program for singles titled "Nice to Meet You," and a signing event, will add to the fun.



The Seoul World DJ Festival, the very first music festival of specifically Korean EDM, will be held at the Seoul Olympic Stadium on May 13 and 14. Participating musicians include U.S. DJ and producer Porter Robinson and Boys Noize from Germany who was named as one of the " stone.

The Seoul Jazz Festival also awaits jazz lovers. Many of the world's jazz musicians will show off at the Olympic Park in Seoul on May 19 and 20. Performers include soul diva Lauryn Hill and saxophone maestro Maceo Parker, both from the U.S., and Arturo Sandoval & His All-Star Band led by Cuban trumpeter Arturo Sandoval who has won nine Grammys. Korean musicians Epik High, Nell and Hyukoh will be on the stage, as well.

You can learn more about the festivals at the links below.

Hiphopplaya Festival: https://hiphopplaya.com/
Beautiful Mint Life: https://www.mintpaper.co.kr/festival_bml/
Seoul World DJ Festival: http://www.wdjfest.com/
Seoul Jazz Festival: http://seouljazz.co.kr/

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