Korea Joongang Daily
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Waterbomb combines music, audience interaction and water battles for immersive summer experience

Waterbomb, a popular music festival in Korea, combines performances and water fights, drawing thousands. Launched in 2015, it emphasizes audience engagement and plans for environmental sustainability as it expands globally.

2025-08-06

Kwon Eun-bi pulls out of Waterbomb Festival

Singer Kwon Eun-bi will miss the Waterbomb Busan 2025 festival for health reasons, continuing her rest under medical guidance.

2025-07-25

Environmental organization to recycle used guns from Waterbomb Festival

Water guns used at a recent Waterbomb festival have sparked debate over waste, after photos of the discarded plastic toys surfaced on social media. But an organization says it will give them a second life through recycling and education.

2025-07-09

Waterbomb Festival announces ambitious 2025 world tour with expanded global lineup

Waterbomb, the high-energy summer music festival known for blending live performances with water-themed entertainment, is set to launch an ambitious world tour in 2025, expanding its global footprint across 13 cities.

2025-05-23

Korea kicks off summer festival season with something for everyone

Whether water-based, rock-infused or classically inclined, a myriad of festivals with diverse themes are being held for music lovers this summer.

2024-07-09

Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman to appear at Waterbomb Korea

Actors Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are set to appear at the Waterbomb Korea festival.

2024-07-05

Waterbomb

People enjoy the last day of "Waterbomb Seoul 2022" at Jamsil Sports Complex in Songpa District, southern Seoul, on Sunday. The "Waterbomb Festival" is an annual water-themed music festival. After a three-year pandemic induced break, this year's...

2022-06-26