Mumbai is preparing for one of its biggest K-pop moments yet. On 1 November, the city will host K-Town 3.0, the annual cultural festival that has quickly become a cornerstone for Hallyu in India. This year’s edition brings a lineup that reads like a history-making roll call: SHINee’s Taemin, Super Junior’s sub-unit D&E, soloist Yedam, band ONEWE, and rising act JEY.

For Taemin, widely regarded as one of K-pop’s most compelling solo performers, the festival marks a long-awaited first appearance in India. His presence adds a sense of gravity to the event – a veteran artist whose artistry and influence extend well beyond idol status. Sharing the stage will be Super Junior’s Donghae and Eunhyuk, returning as D&E. With their high-energy performances and global fanbase, the duo’s India debut underlines just how far the Hallyu wave has travelled.

Also joining the bill is Yedam, the former TREASURE member who has since carved out his identity as a solo vocalist. His inclusion points to the festival’s growing reputation as a stage where both established icons and new voices can connect with a South Asian audience. Rounding out the lineup are ONEWE, the five-piece known for their live-band dynamism, and JEY, a fresh name bringing new textures to the mix.

K-Town has steadily grown since its first edition, and last year’s festival saw BamBam, B.I, Chen, and Xiumin making their India debuts. With this year’s roster, organisers are framing the event not just as a concert, but as what they call “the biggest celebration of everything Korean” – music, culture, and cross-border exchange bundled into one stage.

Tickets are now available through District by Zomato, and anticipation is running high. For Indian K-pop fans who’ve waited years to see names like Taemin and Super Junior-D&E in person, K-Town 3.0 is shaping up to be a landmark.