BLACKPINK, LE SSERAFIM, 2NE1, More K-pop Acts Who Have Taken Coachella By Storm With Iconic Performances

By Israel Monte Apr 15, 2024

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is a place where music lovers can simply enjoy the performances of their favorite artists around the globe.

With K-pop's gradual prominence across international areas, several K-pop acts have also managed to make headlines with their stages.

BLACKPINK, LE SSERAFIM, 2NE1, More K-pop Acts Who Have Taken Coachella By Storm With Iconic Performances — (Photo : Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter)

Here are 16 Korean acts who have rocked the stage at Coachella!

1. BLACKPINK

BLACKPINK's Coachella chronicles are as historic as ever, as the quartet made their official debut at the music festival in 2019, and became the first-ever K-pop girl group to perform at the event.

Soon after, in 2023, BLACKPINK saw a level-up in their career since they also became the first-ever Korean act to headline Coachella.

2. 2NE1

And that’s HOW you sing & perform at coachella! 2NE1 setting the best example of stable vocals, stage presences, dance performance and power.
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— ∞ (@unoartmusic) April 14, 2024

In 2022, fans were both shocked and warmed to see second-gen K-pop powerhouse 2NE1's surprise performance at Coachella. Their reunion and performances, much to the quartet's unbreakable bond, received critical acclaim from outlets and netizens online.

3. LE SSERAFIM

Rising fourth-gen leader LE SSERAFIM stormed the stage with their biggest hits at Coachella this 2024!

4. ATEEZ

ATEEZ proved how performance-oriented they were by thrilling audiences to their core with high-energy stages. The performance of the boys even went viral on social media platforms, where non-fans expressed their liking of the group!

Furthermore, ATEEZ also became the first K-pop boy group to perform at Coachella.

5. aespa

In 2022, aespa made rounds on social media for performing at Coachella. The audiences were blown away by their live vocals in songs such as "Black Mamba," "Next Level," "Savage," and more!

6. Epik High

Epik High became the first major Korean act to perform at Coachella in 2016, and the iconic trio's performance delivered. In 2022, they also became the first Korean act to return to the music festival.

7. BIBI

BIBI and Jackson Wang performing at Coachella. pic.twitter.com/wQQmTitRoZ
— Kpop Charts (@kchartsmaster) April 15, 2024

As part of 88rising's setlist, top soloist BIBI took over the stage and captivated the audience with her alluring charisma.

8. Jackson Wang

Insane that Jackson is the only Asian artist to perform at Coachella three years in a row. Truly speaks to his longevity as an artist and performer—he is the blueprint. An absolutely amazing performance with Number_I and Bibi on the Mojave Stage!#JacksonWang #Coachella2024 pic.twitter.com/BLaayz4esB
— Did Jackson Wang announce a tour today? (@JacksonTourWhen) April 15, 2024

Jackson Wang live from Coachella 2024🪂@JacksonWang852 X @coachella

Over the past two years, Coachella has left us with many wonderful memories as we continuously embraced new challenges on this stage.

Thank you to @88rising , @number_i_staff , and @nakedbibi . They are… pic.twitter.com/9u84t4fWXX
— TEAM WANG records (@teamwangofcl) April 15, 2024

Nowadays, Jackson Wang is currently busy with his solo endeavors, but he's also known for being a member of the third-gen K-pop boy group GOT7. With his profound artistry, music, and endless love for his fans, Jackson's performances are worth anticipating!