KPOPCON X: A decade dedicated to Filipino KPOP fans
The Philippine KPOP Convention (PKCI) celebrated their 10th-year last Sunday, March 3, 2019. KPOPCON X held their event at the SMX Convention Center in SM Aura, Taguig City.
There is an entrance fee of P380 and proceeds from the said event goes to the chosen beneficiary of the KPOPCON: PAWS and Gawad Kalinga.
PAWS – Beneficiary of PKCI 
Gawad Kalinga – Beneficiary of PKCI
Fan Booths for Fandoms
Official fan clubs with their creative fan booths were visited by those who were present at the event. Some fan clubs gave out banners, photo cards and sell some official and unofficial merchandises at their booths. Korean merchandise sellers were also present at the event.
SEVENTEEN PH FAN BOOTH 
TWICE PH FAN BOOTH 
RED VELVET PH FAN BOOTH 
BTOB PH FAN BOOTH 
IU PH FAN BOOTH 
iKON PH FAN BOOTH
Merch Side of the Convention 
Fans looking for merchandise to buy
Special guest Kring Kim presented a video message for the fans present at the event. She shared that being a ‘hallyu fan’ is an experience we will truly cherish. As fans, we get to express our love for Korean music and artists by supporting them in any way possible.
Exciting Games and Activities for Everyone!
KPOPCON X hosted mini-games, and raffle draws for the fans around the venue to participate. They also presented the winners for their contests such as: Kosplay, Singing Contest, Look-a-like and Dance Battle.
KPOP Kosplay Contestant 
KPOP Kosplay Contestant
KPOP Kosplay Contestant
KPOP Kalookalike Winners
KPOP Kalookalike Winners with the past years’ winners.
A special performance of 2NE1’s cover group (CG) and BIGBANG cover group also brought out the #ThrowbackFeels of the said groups. 2NE1 CG performed ‘Fire,’ ‘Can’t Nobody,’ and ‘I Am The Best’ while the BIGBANG CG hyped the audiences with their ‘BANG BANG BANG’ and ‘Fantastic Baby’ that brought back so much feels to everyone present.
2NE1 Cover Group 
Dancers for BIGBANG Cover Group
PKCI also surprised the fans with a dance performance from Dasuri Choi, and an appearance from Jinho Bae! Fans were delighted to witness the two stars at the event.
A Special Tribute
Fan clubs paid tribute to the Korean singers who passed away the previous years, such as Ladies Code’s Eunbi and RiSe, Seo Min Woo, Kim Dong Yoon, and SHINee’s Kim Jong Hyun. Everyone was emotional during the tribute moment as some fans were tears remembering and missing the departed artists.
United as one KPOP Family
To conclude the event, PKCI organized the ‘Kolors of Unity: A PKCI Special Segment’ that asked every fan present to raise and wave their respective lightsticks. The segment aimed to unite every fandoms even for that short amount of time.
Annyeong Oppa congratulates the PKCI team for this successful event that paved way for every fandom to meet their fellow fans and to also meet new people!
Till next KPOPCON, mga bes!
More event photos to be uploaded on our Annyeong Oppa Facebook page!
