Sound Planet Festival Adds Crying Nut, 13 Others; Boosts Korea-Japan Exchange

The Sound Planet Festival 2026, organized by Hongdae's iconic live club Rolling Hall, has unveiled its third wave of artists. The lineup now includes 14 acts, notably the legendary South Korean punk band Crying Nut, alongside Japanese artists like Fomdols, Asterism, and Gaku.

Crying Nut, a cornerstone of Korean punk rock, is expected to bring their signature raw energy and commanding stage presence to the festival. The inclusion of Japanese musicians, such as Fomdols who recently impressed Korean fans, and the band Asterism known for their powerful performances, highlights the festival's growing emphasis on South Korea-Japan artistic exchange. This follows earlier announcements featuring popular Japanese acts like Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni and Uverworld.

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Sound Planet Festival is not simply a festival that lists famous artists, but one that aims to create a stage that shows the current live scene and the future music scene together.

The festival also showcases a diverse range of domestic talent, including Kotoba, known for their unique sound during their Asian tour, and D82, who gained attention on the Mnet show 'Great Seoul Invasion.' Emerging artists discovered through the 'CMYK' project, such as Kikuhashi, Joyfuls, Rimei, Haengronan, Ahn Hyojoo, and Gaehwa, will also perform.

Kim Cheon-seong, CEO of Sound Planet Festival, stated the event aims to showcase both the current and future live music scene, not just established artists. "As the first step in our global expansion, we are initiating cultural exchange between Korea and Japan, and plan to present an expanded stage in the next two years," he said. The festival is scheduled for September 5-6 at Paradise City in Yeongjongdo, Incheon.

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As the first step in our global expansion, we are initiating cultural exchange between Korea and Japan, and plan to present an expanded stage in the next two years.