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Founded in 2016, InWave is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving Korean culture. We are passionate about creating opportunities for people to engage with and experience the beauty of Korean traditions, arts, and events. Our team is committed to showcasing the richness of Korean heritage and fostering a greater understanding of its significance. Through our various initiatives and programs, we aim to make Korean culture more accessible and appreciated by a diverse audience.
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HEY YOU‼️ Do YOU want to win free entry into KoreaFest 2027's national dance competition?? THIS IS YOUR CHANCE! We are excited to announce we have extended our deadline to November 8th at 8pm EST! 🫶 The winner of each category wins FREE ENTRY into the dance competition at KoreaFest 2027 on March 27th 2027 and takes a shot at winning INSANE CASH PRIZES. 🤑 Please contact InWaveCompetition@gmail.com for any questions. We hope to see you shine! #Dance #Kpop #KpopDanceCompetition #RoadtoKoreaFest

Today we have our final round of common questions and answers for Road to KoreaFest 2027! 🪩 Have you submitted your audition yet? If not, today’s the day to do so! Winning a FREE spot in our KoreaFest competition is a one of a kind opportunity and experience that you’ll never forget 🫰💙 Have more questions? Ask away! 👀✨ #koreafest2027 #inwave #competition #kpopcover #dancecover

🎉 EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE HERE! 🎉 Grab your KoreaFest tickets for just🚨$30🚨 for a limited time! Date: March 27, 2027 📍NC State Fairgrounds - Raleigh, NC Don’t wait! Secure your spot and join us for an unforgettable celebration!✨ General Admission Tickets available NOW on Eventbrite! 🟢Sales period: November 5th - 27th🟢 *Prices will increase after November 27th* #InWave #KoreaFest2027 #koreanfestival #Kpop

Calling all singers! It's your time to shine! 🎤✨️ Think you've got what it takes to perform LIVE at KoreaFest 2027? Our SING! Virtual Competition is your chance to win... BIG!🏆🎶 🟢 Submissions open December 27th! Get your vocals ready and let your voice be heard! 🎵 #InWave #KoreaFest2027 #Kpop #KpopCover

what would YOU do…? #kpop #inwave #kpopper #explore

✨Learn Korean with the InWave Team!!✨ This week’s phrase is “Thank you” 🙏✨ Saying “Thank you” is essential for everyday conversations! Whether you’re ordering food, receiving a compliment, or thanking a friend, expressing gratitude is one of the most useful skills you can learn! Swipe through to learn three common ways to ask “Thank you” in Korean and see when to use each one! 📲➡️ - #korean #learnkorean #hangul #korea #inwave

GREAT NEWS‼️⭐️ Vendor spaces for our 10th Annual KoreaFest are officially OPEN!! We’re looking for food, merchandise, informational booths, and more! 👀🛍️ 🗓️: March 27, 2027 📍: Agri Supply Exposition Center, NC State Fair Grounds, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States If you’re interested, please apply today via our Vendor Request Form linked on our website. You can find our website in our linktree! ✨ If you have any questions, please reach out to our vendors email directly: inwavevendors@gmail.com #koreafest2027 #raleigh #vendors #festival

Are you prepared to take the stage? 🚨Submissions are now open!🚨 Whether you’re a solo dancer or part of a crew, get ready to show us your best K-pop moves for a chance to win a FREE spot in the KoreaFest 2027 competition! Entries will end at 8 p.m. EST on November 6, or when each category reaches capacity. ‼ We're ready to see what you've got! ✨ #inwavemovement #koreafest2027 #KpopDanceCompetition #kpopdance #RoadToKoreaFest

🌊Stay in the Wave: Hallyu News Round-Up! From new tours & Jihyo’s departure from JYP there’s a lot to unpack this week!🕷️🎃 Plus, we’ve rounded up some of the newest releases to add to your playlist.🎧 Swipe through to catch up on what’s making waves!➡️ ❕Let us know which story or release you are most excited about! #InWave #StayInTheWave #twice #ateez #Kpop

Happy Halloween 🎃 from the InWave Team! ✨️ What everyone's Halloween plans?? Drop costumes in the comments 👀 Song sample: SKIN by Taemin Art: By our lovely Jenni #kpop #taemin #Halloween #InWave

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Which means… ONLY 1 DAY LEFT BEFORE SUBMISSIONS OPEN! Road to Koreafest Showcase submissions open TOMORROW @ 8PM! We can’t wait to see what you all prepared 👻 #InWaveMovement #RoadToKoreaFest #KoreaFest2027 #KpopDanceCompetition #kpopdance

We are SO EXCITED For you to get SUNGHOONED 🤪🫶 Sorry... we had to do it 🤭 Anyway, stay tuned, because we have big announcements coming up in the next few months! 💖 #enhypen #kpop #koreafest

JUST 2 DAYS BEFORE SUBMISSIONS FOR ROAD TO KOREAFEST OPEN! 🎉 Get those videos ready to submit! 🫰🎥 Reminders on Video Requirements!🚨 • Maximum Length of videos: Soloists: 2.5 minutes Groups: 3.5 minutes • Quality: Minimum 1080p (HD) • Format: Link to YouTube (MP4 or MOV Upload) • Submission Period: November 1st - 6th @ 8PM Submissions may close early if categories are full (first come first serve!) #InWaveMovement #RoadToKoreaFest #KoreaFest2027 #KpopDanceCompetition #kpopdance

We are back at it again with more common questions and answers for Road to KoreaFest 2027! 📣‼️ Whether you’re a solo dancer or part of a crew, get ready to show us your best K-pop moves for a chance to win a FREE spot in the KoreaFest 2027 Competition! REMINDER‼️ Submissions open at 8:00 PM EST on November 1, 2026! ALL submissions close at 8:00 EST on November 6 OR when each category reaches capacity! ✨ Have more questions? stay tuned for Part 3, or ask in the comments below! #inwavemovement #koreafest2027 #kpopdance #competition #signup

3 DAYS UNTIL ROAD TO KOREAFEST SUBMISSIONS OPEN! ✨ Are you as excited as we are?! Road to Korea Fest Showcase submissions open from November 1st-6th! And remember that the submission period might close earlier if the spots fill up, so get them in early! More information on our website 💙 #InWaveMovement #RoadToKoreaFest #KoreaFest2027 #KpopDanceCompetition #kpopdance

You guessed it, ONLY 4 DAYS UNTIL SUBMISSIONS OPEN!🚨👀 Don’t miss this opportunity to give it all you’ve got on the stage! Road to Korea Fest Showcase submissions open from November 1st-6th! The categories are: Large Group, Small Group, and Solo Dance. More information can be found in our website 🫶 #InWaveMovement #RoadToKoreaFest #KoreaFest2027 #KpopDanceCompetition #kpopdance

5 DAYS BEFORE SUBMISSIONS OPEN! Get hype and get ready to showcase your talent! 🪅👀 #InWaveMovement #RoadToKoreaFest #KoreaFest2027 #KpopDanceCompetition #kpopdance

We met AleXa!! 😍💖 We are so grateful to have spent @seriinade_ 's 7th debut-versary with her in Raleigh, NC 🥳 Once again, many thanks to our friends at @tucyshop , @ankr_ent , @redcrown.events for working hard on this event 💖 #aleXa #Kpop #fanmeet

Do you have questions? Well, we have answers! Here is our Road to KoreaFest 2027 Q&A! 📣‼️ Whether you’re a solo dancer or part of a crew, get ready to show us your best K-pop moves for a chance to win a FREE spot in the KoreaFest 2027 Competition! REMINDER‼️ Submissions open at 8:00 PM EST on November 1, 2026! ALL submissions close at 8:00 EST on November 6 OR when each category reaches capacity! ✨ Have more questions? Stay tuned for Part 2, or ask in the comments below! #inwavemovement #koreafest2027 #kpopdance #competition #signup

‼️ATTENTION:‼️ It has come to our attention that Dae, a member of our Board of Directors, has been causing a bit of ruckus on our team. Specifically, it appears that they have been super excited about our Road to KoreaFest event, which is an Online dance showcase that is happening very soon. And by very soon, we mean that the submissions are opening on November 1st 2026 at 8pm EST and closing on November 6th 2026 at 8pm EST or until all slots fill up. Slots fill up very quickly, so try to get yours in as soon as possible! For our voters, the voting period will be from November 9th through November 23rd. More details will come out about the voting process soon! Finalists will be announced November 27th. As for what we are doing about Dae? Nothing. We just wanted to announce they were excited about this super cool event. Because they are. And they are also excited about KoreaFest 2027 happening on March 27th 2027. You have to come, because we have been working soooo hard on it. Anyway... thank you for all of your support. Let's get FIRED together!

🥳 FUNDRAISER ALERT! 🥳 We are partnering with @rushbowlsraleigh to help fundraise for KoreaFest 2027! Be sure to stop by next week, on Thursday October 29th 2026 from 2-6pm, and pick up one of their delicious menu items! No dyes, no added sugars, with gluten-free and vegan options! 🍓🫐🍌 Make sure to mention KoreaFest or InWave at check out contribute to our fundraising goal. 💖 #NorthCarolina #Raleigh #RushBowls #Triangle

Are you ready for the Showcase of the year!? 🎊Submissions for Road to KoreaFest Online Showcase is only 10 DAYS AWAY! Get ready! 🪩 #InWaveMovement #RoadToKoreaFest #KoreaFest2027 #KpopDanceCompetition #kpopdance

✨Learn Korean with the InWave Team!!✨ This week’s phrase is “What’s wrong?” 🥺💬 This phrase is used when someone seems upset, confused, or is acting strangely. It’s an essential phrase to check on a friend or figure out what’s bothering someone! Swipe through to learn three common ways to ask “What’s wrong?” in Korean and see when to use each one! 📲➡️ #korean #learnkorean #hangul #korea #inwave

🚨Attention 🚨 We're looking for new interns for our 5-month internship program! 🙌🏽✨️ 📢 Applications open TODAY! 📅 Deadline: November 11, 2026 Don't miss your chance to be part of the wave! 🌊 #InWaveMovement #kpop #JoinTheWave #NowHiring #KoreaFest2027

Stay in the Wave! 🌊 Hallyu News Round-Up October 16 🗞 From tour updates and upcoming comebacks to art, music, and new releases. We’ve got you covered! ✨ Swipe through to catch up on what’s making waves in Hallyu! ➡️ #InWaveMovement #StayInTheWave #KPop #KWeeklyNEWS #KoreaFest @kqent Announce @ateez_official_ 2027 World Tour titled [ZERO TO ALL] will be kicking off in Seoul starting on January 22nd. North American tour dates are slated for July of 2027 with more specific dates and ticketing details to be announced later. What cities are you hoping they'll stop by? Comment and let us know! 👇 #StayInTheWave #ATEEZ #ZEROTOALL #AteezWorldTour @yvesntual announces 5th studio EP with @paixpermil titled 'Cute & Anxiety' set to release on November 20, 2026. Signed and limited edition variants are available for pre-order internationally. The next chapter in her solo career is told across 'five tracks spanning electronic, rock and pop, the EP traces the small excuses we hide behind, the choices that catch us off guard and the impulses that pull us somewhere unexpected.' (via official album listing) #yves #paixpermil #kpopsoloist #cuteandanxiety @a2o.lite debut with Melon Top 100 charting single 'NEON', produced by @demjointz and Yoo Young-Jin. The 9-member girl group serves as a unit of @a2o.world , Lee Soo Man's new multinational record label and entertainment agency. The song broke charting records and features an addictive chorus with even more captivating visuals and choreography. Have you listened to the song? #a2olite #kpop #newmusic #newreleases Stay In The Wave: New & Recent Releases 🎵💿 • Where Are You - MINGI of ATEEZ @fixon_n_on • Tic, Tac, Toe - Onew, ZICO @dlstmxkakwldrl @woozico0914 • I SPY - NCT WISH @nctwish_official • GO HARD - MEOVV @meovv • Obsessed with Youth - Xdinary Heroes @xdinaryheroes_official • UNDEAD - Sung HanBin @sunghan._.bin • NEON - A2O LITE @a2o.lite • Da capo - Kangziwon @kangziwon • Fallen Angel - Touched @touched_official #newmusic #kpop #krock #newmusicrelease #hallyu

✨️Calling all dancers! It's your time to shine!✨️ The Road to KoreaFest 2027 is almost here! Whether you're a solo dancer or part of a crew, get ready to show us your best K-pop moves for a chance to win a FREE spot in the KoreaFest 2027 Competition! 🟢 Submissions open at 8pm est on November 1, 2026! ⚠️ Submissions close at 8pm est on November 6 OR when each category reaches capacity! Swipe through for competition details and guidelines! **More details coming soon!** #InWaveMovement #RoadToKoreaFest #KoreaFest2027 #KpopDanceCompetition

Happy Hangul Day (한글날)! Do you know how the Korean alphabet came to be? Let's have a quick history lesson! 🇰🇷I✨️ What words can you write in Hangul (한글)? 🤔 #hangul #Hangulday #korean #language

✨Learn Korean with the InWave Team!!✨ This week’s phrase is “Are you okay?” 🤝 Whether you want to check in on a friend after a long day or ask if someone needs help, this is one of the most useful and caring phrases you can learn in Korean! Swipe through to learn three common ways to ask “Are you okay?” in Korean and when to use each one! 📲➡️ #korean #learnkorean #hangul #korea #inwave

We need your help in celebrating KoreaFest's 10th anniversary event! Become a sponsor for as low as $200 and receive great perks for being a pillar in our community. Email us at InWaveOutreach@gmail.com to receive a packet or ask questions. Or comment and tag businesses you want to see at our event! Also, shoutout to all of these amazing supporters and sponsors over the past 10 years! Without your help, we wouldn't have made it to the big TEN! #sponsorship #nonprofit #marketing #korean #northcarolina #grassroots

Stay in the Wave! 🗞✨️ From tour updates and upcoming comebacks to art, music, and new releases. We’ve got you covered! 👀✨ Swipe through to catch up on what’s making waves in Hallyu! 🌊 Featured Song: Takoyaki by @sunnylukas #InWaveMovement #StayInTheWave #KoreaFest #Kpop

✨️Partner with us for KoreaFest 2027! ✨️ Help us make our 10th annual KoreaFest bigger than ever 🎊 Swipe to learn more about sponsorship opportunities! #InWaveMovement #KoreaFest2027 #Sponsorship

EVER! Have YOU listened to EVAN’s new album yet? And if so what are your favorite tracks? Let us know in the comments! “Death of Me” is the debut title track of former Enhypen member Heeseung—now known as EVAN. Released on September 7th, 2026 the title track and album quickly skyrocketed on the charts! The debut album garnered over 3.5 million streams in just one day on Spotify and 460,000 in sales. Solidifying his spot as the fastest male Kpop solo album to surpass 2 million streams in 2026. #kpop #kpopper #heeseung #deathofme #engene

We’re back with another SAUCEY tutorial 🥫 What do you think of NEXZ’s new comeback, Saucin’ 🍅🔥? Let us know in the comments below! Song: Saucin’ Instructors: @maddzlc__ @dndnylah #InWave #KoreaFest2027 #kpopdancecover #kpoptutorial #nexz

✨️Happy Chuseok! ✨️ Today we'll learn fun facts, how to celebrate, the traditions, and a brief history of Chuesok. With a holiday-themed drawing 🎨 Illustration and Narration by Jenni (InWave Social Media Intern) #HappyChuseok #Hangawi #inwavemovement #koreanthanksgiving #digitalart

✨️Learn Korean with the InWave Team!!✨ This week’s phrase is “Enjoy your meal!” 🍡 With Chuseok right around the corner, food is a huge part of the celebration! In Korean culture, saying “I will eat well” before a meal shows gratitude to the person who prepared or paid for the food, while telling others to “eat deliciously” is a great way to wish them a good meal. Swipe through to check out three common variations of "Enjoy your meal" and when to use each one! #korean #learnkorean #hangul #inwave #chuseok

✨️NC Business Spotlight✨️ If you're in Winston-Salem and looking for your next grocery store or to try new foods, come to Grace Kayah Asian Market! Grace Kayah serves fresh produce imported from Asia, as well as snacks and beverages! Are there any snacks you've been meaning to try? #asianmarket #localbusiness #northcarolina #foodie

🌊Stay in the Wave: Hallyu News Round-Up! From G-Dragon’s new documentary & Borachella to Ateez’s potential November comeback there’s a lot to unpack this week!🐉✨ Plus, we’ve rounded up some of the newest releases to add to your playlist.🎧 Swipe through to catch up on what’s making waves!🌊 💬Which story or release are you most excited about? #InWave #StayInTheWave #Ateez #Gdragon #Kpop

✨Learn Korean with the InWave Team!!✨ This week’s phrase is “Be careful!” 🚨 Whether you're warning a close friend or showing respect to someone older, there are different ways to say "be careful" in Korean. Swipe to check out three common variations and when to use each one! #korean #learnkorean #hangul #korea #inwave

THE WAIT IS OVER! ✨️ KoreaFest 2027 Competition Categories have officially been revealed! 🏆 Who's ready to take the stage? 👀 Stay tuned...more details coming soon! 🌊 #InWave#KoreaFest2027 #KoreaFest #Kpop #kpopdance

🌊 The Next Wave Is Here! Meet the interns bringing their creativity, energy, and fresh ideas to InWave Movement! ✨ We’re excited to have them on board and can’t wait to see the waves they’ll make. Swipe through and meet the team! 💙 #InWaveMovement #MeetTheTeam #koreafest #kpop

🌊 Stay in the Wave: Hallyu News Round-Up! From BTS Week taking over Los Angeles and TAEMIN & TEN hitting the road, to LISA heading to the big screen and BIGBANG celebrating 20 years...there’s a lot happening in the world of K-pop this week! 👀✨ Plus, we’ve rounded up some of the newest releases to add to your playlist. 🎧 Swipe through to catch up on what’s making waves! 🌊 💬 Which story or release are you most excited about? #InWaveMovement #StayInTheWave #BTS #Kpop #BigBang

Every event, idea, and unforgettable moment starts with the people behind the scenes. ✨ Meet the directors and manager helping bring InWave Movement’s vision to life! From planning and creativity to community and connection, we’re excited to keep building spaces where fans can come together and celebrate the music and culture we love 🇰🇷💜 Swipe through to meet the team behind the Wave! 🌊 #InWaveMovement #MeetTheTeam #koreafest #kpop

10TH ANNUAL KOREAFEST 2027🎉 More info coming soon! 👀 March 27, 2027 NC State Fairgrounds Agri Supply Exposition Center Raleigh North Carolina SAVE THE DATE ⭐️ #inwave #koreafest2027 #raleigh #northcarolina #kpop

Some post KoreaFest shenanigans ☝🏽🤓 Which solo debut would you have said? 👀 let us know in the comments!!!👇🏼 #fyp #kpop #explore #interview #kpopinterview KoreaFest is an annual Korean culture festival in North Carolina celebrating K-pop, performances, food, and a huge RPD 🇰🇷✨ A full day of music, culture, and connection all in one place! 📍Agri Supply Expo Center | NC State fairgrounds 🗓️ it took place on March 28th 2026

If you're a teacher shaping students for the future, THIS IS FOR YOU!!! 🌟📓 Thank you to all of our educators around the world for teaching students all they need to know to start their careers and more, we wouldn't be where we are without you. 🏫🤗 Happy Teacher's Day!! 👩🏻‍🏫 🏷️: #inwave #inwavemovement #teachersday #korea

Boy, you make me jellyous😌✨This queen Killed it!🩷 #fyp #ILLIT #jellyous #kpop #rpd KoreaFest is an annual Korean culture festival in North Carolina celebrating K-pop, performances, food, and a huge RPD 🇰🇷✨ A full day of music, culture, and connection all in one place! And of course an RPD🙂‍↕️ 📍Agri Supply Expo Center | NC State fairgrounds 🗓️ It was on March 28th 2026

K-pop stans are truly a different breed 😭 We hit the loop interview asking: “What’s the weirdest experience you’ve ever had with a K-pop stan?” …and the answers did NOT disappoint 💀✨ Which one was the craziest? 👀 #koreafest #kpop #fyp #kpopstan #interview

This week, we are continuing our AANHPI Heritage Month celebration by honoring two more trailblazers who broke barriers and made history. From the halls of Congress to the front lines of battle, these “Korean-American Firsts” represent the resilience and excellence of the community. 💫 #AANHPIHeritageMonth #KoreanAmericanFirsts #InWave #CommunityLeaders #HistoryInTheMaking

Happy Parents Day!! 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒🩷 Parents’ Day is a holiday celebrated by many nations around the world, including Korea! Show some love to your moms, dads, and grandparents today! 🫶✨ 🏷️: #inwave #parentsday #korea

Congratulations to our Idol 1st Place winner, Kate🏆✨ The crowd was incredibly hyped by your stunning performance. 🎤🔥 KoreaFest is an annual Korean culture festival in North Carolina celebrating K-pop, performances, food, and a huge RPD 🇰🇷✨ A full day of music, culture, and connection all in one place! 📍Agri Supply Expo Center | NC State fairgrounds #fyp #kpop #koreafest #explore

Today we want to send our best wishes to all the children around the world! We appreciate all that you have, and will do for our communities! 🌎 In Korea, children’s day is celebrated by many, and is treated as a second birthday! Children’s day is a way for the mass of Korea to show their appreciation for their Children! The first ever children’s day was celebrated on May 5th, 1923! 🏷️: #childrensday #futureleaders #inwave #inwavemovement #koreanholidays

Congratulations to our Singing 1st Place winner, CLOUD🏆✨ The crowd was enamored by your incredible performance. 🎸🔥 KoreaFest is an annual Korean culture festival in North Carolina celebrating K-pop, performances, food, and a huge RPD 🇰🇷✨ A full day of music, culture, and connection all in one place! 📍Agri Supply Expo Center | NC State fairgrounds #fyp #kpop #koreafest #explore

Happy AANHPI Heritage Month! During the whole month of May, we honor and recognize all Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders who sacrificed their lives, the hardships they faced, and come together to celebrate cultural diversity. This week join us and learn all about the “firsts” for Korean-Americans! So let’s learn about the important people and there interests facts! #aanhpimonth #aanhpiheritagemonth #inwave #heritage #asianamerican

Congratulations to our Large Group 1st Place winners, LÜC!D!🏆✨The crowd was absolutely blown away, your performance was incredible. You all did such an amazing job 👏🔥 KoreaFest is an annual Korean culture festival in North Carolina celebrating K-pop, performances, food, and a huge RPD 🇰🇷✨ A full day of music, culture, and connection all in one place! 📍Agri Supply Expo Center | NC State fairgrounds #fyp #kpop #koreafest #explore

Everything is ❤️‍🔥 REDRED ❤️‍🔥 this comeback with CORTIS! With such an exciting comeback and an even longer dance combo, we of course had to provide a dance tutorial to all of our fellow COER! Song: REDRED Instructor: @n1trob0mb . . . #inwave #cortis #redred #kpop #dancetutorial

Radiate has spoken!👀 Comment down below who your favorite outfits of each category were! #inwave #kpop #ootd #koreafest2026 #kpopdance

Congratulations to our Solo Dance Winner of 2026 KIRAAAA🩷 Everyone loved your amazing set, we hope to see you next year!🏆✨ #fyp #dance #kpop #dancecompetition #Koreafest KoreaFest is an annual Korean culture festival in North Carolina celebrating K-pop, performances, food, and a huge RPD 🇰🇷✨ A full day of music, culture, and connection all in one place! 📍Raleigh, North Carolina

Congratulations to our Small Group 1st Place winners, PRISM KRU!🏆✨The crowd was absolutely stunned, your performance was incredible. You all did such an amazing job 👏🔥 KoreaFest is an annual Korean culture festival in North Carolina celebrating K-pop, performances, food, and a huge RPD 🇰🇷✨ A full day of music, culture, and connection all in one place! 📍Agri Supply Expo Center | NC State fairgrounds #fyp #kpop #koreafest #explore

Life was so good💚 we’ll miss you king😩😪 #nct #marklee #fyp #nctzen #kpop KoreaFest is an annual Korean culture festival in North Carolina celebrating K-pop, performances, food, and a huge RPD 🇰🇷✨ A full day of music, culture, and connection all in one place! 📍Agri Supply Expo Center | NC State fairgrounds

✨Congratulations to our 2026 winners!!✨ The energy and talent that was shown this year was out of this world! Everyone who participated was absolutely incredible and showed insane energy ❤️ LARGE GROUP: 🏆1st - LUC!D 🏆2nd - DIA CREW 🏆3rd - RADIATE 🏆 Viewer’s Choice - LUC!D SMALL GROUP: 🏆1st - PRISM KRU 🏆2nd - GENESIS 🏆3rd - 5678 CREW 🏆 Viewer’s Choice - GENESIS SOLO DANCE: 🏆1st - KIRA TAKEI 🏆2nd - ELLE LANGLEY 🏆3rd - CLOUD 🏆 Viewer’s Choice - CLOUD KOREAN SINGING: 🏆1st - CLOUD 🏆2nd - LAUREN LANG 🏆3rd - HONEY BI 🏆 Viewer’s Choice - RAI IDOL: 🏆1st - KATE 🏆2nd - LONS & RENNI 🏆3rd - KDF 🏆 Viewer’s Choice - 4U2 #inwave #koreafest2026 #dance #winners #kpop

We had some amazing outfits from our competitors this year! Who was your favorite? Comment below! 👇🩵 #fyp #dance #ootd #explore #interview

DUMBOOOO😎 dc: @big_gunmin1003 Big thank you to Gunmin for being one of our guest Judges of 2026 KoreaFest🇰🇷✨ #dance #fyp #explore #gunmin

FINISH THE LYRIC!!! Would you have gotten it? 👀 #fyp #1verse #kpop #koreafest #interview

Shoutout again to all of our amazing performers and attendees! So many wonderful moments were captured at this year’s KoreaFest! 📸: @elaysiaamour 🏷️ : #inwave #raleighnc #KoreaFest2026 #kpop

FASHION during the KoreaFest 2026 RPD! ❤️‍🔥😎 #fyp #cortis #inwave #kpop #rpd

Anyone else still missing KoreaFest? I know I am! We are back with another photo recap to cure some of your post-KoreaFest blues 🥺! 📸: @kfuseent 🏷️: #koreafest2026 #inwave #northcarolina

WHERE MY ENGENES AT?!🩵 #fyp #enhypen #heeseung #kpop #rpd KoreaFest is an annual Korean culture festival in North Carolina celebrating K-pop, performances, food, and a huge RPD 🇰🇷✨ A full day of music, culture, and connection all in one place! And of course an RPD🙂‍↕️ 📍Agri Supply Expo Center | NC State fairgrounds 🗓️ It was on March 28th 2026

Photo recap of KoreaFest 2026! Thanks again everyone for coming out, and all of you performers did amazing!! Picture credits to Millie Mangum @thespiffynerd 🏷️: #inwave #koreafest #koreafest2026 #kpop

RPD SPOTLIGHT AT KOREAFEST 2026!! 👀🔥 This is For Dance Challenge at KoreaFest 2026 🤩 The energy was off the charts, but we couldn’t take our eyes off this one! 🔥 Did they nail the choreo or what? 👀 #koreafest2026 #koreafestday #inwave #raleighnc #twice

KoreaFest was another success, all thanks to you! We appreciate you all coming to enjoy, KoreaFest wouldn't exist without you! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you thank thank you!! 🫶 🏷️: #inwave #koreafest2026 #koreafest #kpop

Which K-pop group paved the way? The pressure was REAL and the answers were even better 😂🔥 From 2nd gen legends to current icons… everyone had something to say 👏 Drop YOUR answer below, who do you think paved the way? 💭✨ #KpopDebate #fyp #Kpop #speedinterview

That might be the smoothest KoreaFest yet… and it’s all because of this incredible team 💙 Huge thank you to the entire InWave team for the hard work you put in this past Saturday at KoreaFest 2026. From the early prep to the final moments, everything came together so seamlessly and it truly showed. So proud of our seniors for stepping up as leaders and guiding our growing team of interns, you set the tone and made such an impact. And to our interns, thank you for putting in the hours, rising to the occasion, and showing how much you’ve grown this year. Couldn’t have done it without every single one of you. Till the next one ✨🩷 #koreafest2026 #festival #koreafest #raleigh

Two divas 🙂‍↕️ Thanks for being the sweetest!💗 - From the InWave Team! #fyp #diva #koreafest #1verse

Had some fun with @seung_monkey yesterday 😋💗 We miss you already queen! It was honor to get to meet you for the second time and thank you so much for making it to KoreaFest 2026! Aaaaand for giving us a show!!🤩🎉 #zaralarsson #dance #fyp #seungyoon #clc

That’s a wrap on KoreaFest 2026 🎉🇰🇷 Thank you to everyone who came out and made this event so special and a huge thank you to our amazing guest judges and @official1verse for bringing the energy to the stage!🩷 We heard so many sweet compliments yesterday and we’re so happy everyone had such a great time 🫶 Congrats to all of our contest winners, we’ll be sharing more about that very soon 👀 Until next time ✨ #fyp #1verse #koreafest #kpop #festival

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