This year, Chuseok, the beloved Korean harvest festival, takes place from September 16 to 18, 2024, with the main celebration day being September 17, 2024.
As Koreans worldwide prepare for this significant holiday, K-pop fans are curious about their favorite idols’ plans. What are the stars of TXT, SEVENTEEN, NCT DREAM, BABYMONSTER, and more doing to celebrate Chuseok 2024?
K-pop Idols Chuseok Plans 2024
HYBE K-pop Groups
During the Chuseok holiday, several K-pop groups will take a well-deserved break while prioritizing their busy schedules and rigorous practice routines.
Groups like SEVENTEEN, ENHYPEN, BOYNEXTDOOR, and ILLIT will use this time to recharge and return stronger.
SEVENTEEN’s agency said, “While preparing for the comeback and world tour scheduled for October, they will also take breaks to focus on health.”
ENHYPEN‘s side said, “While carrying out overseas schedules, they will take breaks together with the members whenever possible.”
BOYNEXTDOOR will balance promotions for their third mini album, which started on September 9, with breaks to spend time with their families.
TWS plans to use their break to rehearse with members, rest, and enjoy good food with members and their families.
ILLIT will prepare for their October comeback while making time for quality moments with family and friends. They plan to enjoy delicious food during the Chuseok holiday.
fromis_9‘s agency stated, “Now that their comeback activities have just ended, they will spend time with their families and take a break.”
TXT’s side stated, “They plan to meet with their families and friends for the first time in a while, enjoy delicious food, and take a break.” They vowed to return with healthier bodies and minds.
LE SSERAFIM‘s agency said, “They will spend time with their families. We hope everyone has a rich and happy Chuseok, whether they are spending it alone or with family and friends.”
NewJeans‘ agency simply stated, “They plan to spend time with their families.”
SM Entertainment Groups
K-pop groups under SM Entertainment have packed schedules during Chuseok, with many busy with world tours or preparing for comebacks.
NCT Dream kicked off their US tour “THE DREAM SHOW 3 : DREAM( )SCAPE”, with a show in LA on September 12 followed by a performance in Auckland on September 14. The group will not be taking a break during Chuseok as they are set to perform at Fort Worth on September 17.
RIIZE concluded their fan-concert RIIZING DAY in SEOUL’ at KSPO DOME from September 13-15. During the fan-con finale, they revealed their plans to meet their family after a long time.
NCT WISH will focus on preparing for their comeback, ahead of their new album release on September 24.
aespa is also not taking a break this Chuseok as they departed for LA on September 14 for a performance at a festival.
SHINee’s Key performed at his encore concert in Seoul on September 14-15. Following the concert, he will focus on preparing for his comeback with a new album set to release on September 23.
Red Velvet flew to Manila, Philippines to hold fan-con “My Dear, ReVe1uv” on September 14.
Other artists under the label will use the break to spend quality time with their families and attend to personal schedules.
JYP Entertainment
Following a successful comeback, DAY6 will rehearse a performance for their ‘FOREVER YOUNG’ world tour stop at Incheon Inspire Arena from September 20-22.
Meanwhile, ITZY, Xdinary Heroes, and NEXZ will balance practice and rest during the Chuseok break.
ITZY shared that they will use the holiday to prepare for our upcoming comeback and indulge in delicious Chuseok food.
Xdinary Heroes plans to prepare for their November 15-17 concert at Olympic Hall in Seoul and their upcoming album, while spending time with their families and enjoying holiday food.
NEX-G will focus on their new album and take a break to enjoy a fulfilling Chuseok holiday.
TWICE’s Tzuyu shared plans to unwind with her dogs during Chuseok, following the promotion of her solo debut song Run Away.
Momo from TWICE will be attending Milan Fashion Week during the holidays.
YG Entertainment
YG Entertainment artists, including TREASURE and BABYMONSTER, will take time off to recharge during the Chuseok holiday.