The premier music festival 'Beautiful Mint Life 2025', which has garnered intense interest for its top-tier lineup of domestic artists and a variety of programs, successfully concluded its three-day run at Olympic Park from June 13th to 15th.
With 54 teams of artists representing different emotions and genres filling three stages (Mint Breeze Stage, Cafe Blossom House, Loving Forest Garden), the festival kicked off on Friday, June 13th. Newcomers 'Hi-Fi Un!corn' opened the event, followed by performances from 'AxMxP', 'orange flavored cigarettes', 'YUJU', 'Glen Check', 'Kim Seung-joo', 'OWALLOIL', 'THE SOLUTIONS', 'DASUTT', 'SAM KIM', 'QWER', 'Hwang Garam', 'Sunwoo Jung-ah', 'Lee Seung-yoon', 'Rooftop Moonlight', with 'TOUCHED', 'YB (Yoon Do Hyun Band)', and 'Ha Dong Qn' captivating the audience as each stage's headliners.
The highlight of the day was undoubtedly 'TOUCHED's first headliner performance. Selected as a headliner four years after their debut, 'TOUCHED' presented 'Alive', a song conceived during the final round of the 'Great Seoul Invasion', fulfilling a long-held dream. Their set included hits like 'Highlight', 'Hi Bully', and teased their upcoming largest concert 'ATTRACTION' at KINTEX in August.
Making their debut at Beautiful Mint Life, 'YB' filled over 60 minutes with hits from their metal sound 'Rebellion' to 'A Flying Butterfly', while 'Ha Dong Qn' captured the audience with his explosive vocal range across ballads and rock. 'Lee Seung-yoon' led a massive sing-along during 'POKZOOK TIME', leaving a strong impression.
The second day, June 14th, saw rising stars 'Dragon Pony' kick off the festivities amid an unusual heatwave for June. They were followed by 'O.O.O', '0WAVE', 'Bang Ye-dam', 'Lidoor', 'Lee Kang-seung', 'So Soo-bin', 'NERD CONNECTION', 'KACHISAN', 'Soran', 'Peppertones', 'dori', 'Ha Hyun-sang', 'N.Flying', 'Kwon Soon-kwan', with 'Jung Seung-hwan', 'Silica Gel', and 'george' closing each stage.
'Jung Seung-hwan', making his debut as a headliner, premiered 'What More Can I Do' from the soundtrack of 'Crushology 101', followed by his hits 'The Fool', 'If It Is You', showcasing his deep emotions and broad musical spectrum. 'Silica Gel' displayed the essence of a trending band with their unique sound and visuals in 'No Pain', 'ryudejakeiru'. 'YUJU' made a surprise appearance during Kwon Soon-kwan's set, delivering the first live performance of 'This Isn't The End'.
On the final day, Sunday, June 15th, 'WOOSEOK', formerly of PENTAGON and now a solo artist, opened the day. His performance was complemented by a surprise reveal of his band 'KIK', formed with Oh Myung-seok (SURL) and Jung Min-hyuk (Lacuna). Following him were 'Kuonechan', 'Dept', 'Hanloro', 'Colde', 'Yeonjeong', 'Yudabin Band', 'Jeokjae', 'Ahn Dayoung', 'Roy Kim', 'Lee Seok-hoon', 'Ozone', 'Kim Sung-kyu', 'Broccoli You Too', '10CM', each bringing their unique style and emotion to the audience. 'YOUNHA', 'Davichi', and 'Daymons Ear' provided the grand finales for each stage, wrapping up the three-day journey.
'YOUNHA', always a highlight at Beautiful Mint Life, outdid herself with songs from her 7th album including 'Sunfish' and her hits, marking another legendary performance. 'Daymons Ear' TOUCHED hearts with a delicate setlist exclusive to Beautiful Mint Life, while 'Davichi' proved why they are the leading female duo in Korea with a performance that combined vocal prowess and stage presence. The upbeat hits from 'Stop Time' to '8282' turned the Cafe Blossom House (KSPO DOME) into a dance floor, heralding the arrival of a new festival queen. '10CM' drew the largest crowd over the three days, showcasing the power of Beautiful Mint Life's most frequent performer.
The 'Mint Culture and Sports Center' also returned with more to enjoy. From signature programs like writing contests, drawing competitions, and the 'Mint Doltorri Contest' to new additions like the 'Fast Cola Drinking Contest', 'Flower Calligraphy Class', and 'Million Views Challenge', audience participation was at an all-time high. The collaboration with 'Introvert Water Bomb' brought a unique twist, and the winner of the Mint Doltorri Contest taking home a GMF2025 one-day pass was a moment of pure festival joy. The 'Mint Square' at Hanul Plaza, featuring a flea market selling goods and LPs and various photo zones, was a hit among attendees. This year's Beautiful Mint Life proved once again to be a festival rich in experiences beyond the music, with 'Free Water Zones' set up for attendees to refill their tumblers or cups, enhancing convenience.
The organizers, Mint Paper, shared, "This year's Beautiful Mint Life aimed to deepen and warm the unique charm of the festival, blending emerging talents with veteran performers on stage and interactive content with the audience. We strived to provide a joyful experience and hope the wonderful memories created at the festival will linger in everyone's hearts for a long time."
As the season heats up, 'Beautiful Mint Life 2025' has firmly established itself as a leading music festival in Korea, with Mint Paper revealing plans for 'Grand Mint Festival 2025' and 'COUNTDOWN FANTASY 2025-2026' at the event, promising a year filled with more exciting festivals and content.
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(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)