Waterbomb Seoul 2026: Taemin, aespa's Karina, Diplo And More Announced As Star Performers - See Full List

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of South Korea's biggest and most anticipated summer music festivals is back with another star-studded lineup. The organisers of Waterbomb Seoul 2026 have officially unveiled the full list of performers for this year's three-day extravaganza. And not just K-pop - hip hop and EDM along with spectacular water-themed entertainment is all set to take over the city from July 24 to July 26 at the KINTEX Outdoor Global Stage. The festival will bring together some of the industry's biggest names including SHINee's Taemin, aespa's Karina, Diplo, Jay Park, Zico, Sunmi and many more. Read on to know more about South Korea's unique music festival.

Waterbomb Seoul announces star-studded line-up

The Waterbomb Festival will begin on July 24 with an exciting opening-day lineup led by internationally renowned DJ Diplo. Joining him are SHINee's Taemin, Simon Dominic, Changmo, Lee Young Ji, KISS OF LIFE, Kickflip and Alphadriveone. Among the most anticipated performers is Taemin, whose previous Waterbomb appearances overseas earned widespread praise for his powerful choreography, captivating stage presence and flawless live vocals. Fans are eagerly awaiting another electrifying solo performance that is expected to be one of the festival's biggest highlights.

The excitement continues on July 25 with a lineup featuring Waterbomb favourite Jay Park, aespa's Karina, Nightmare, MONSTA X unit Shownu X Hyungwon, Loco, Gray, BIBI, H1GHR MUSIC artists and Billlie. Karina's return has generated significant buzz after her Waterbomb Seoul performance last year went viral across social media. Jay Park is once again expected to deliver one of the festival's most energetic sets, while BIBI, Gray and Loco will bring their signature mix of hip hop and R&B to the stage.

Waterbomb to end with a blast

The final day on July 26 promises an equally impressive roster featuring J.Y. Park, Zico, Sunmi, NCT's Taeyong, RIIZE, KC comprising Sik-K and HAON, Dayoung, H1-KEY and 82MAJOR. Veteran entertainer J.Y. Park returns after making headlines with his memorable Waterbomb performance last year. Meanwhile, artists like Taeyong, Sunmi and RIIZE are expected to keep the energy soaring throughout the festival's closing day.The three-day lineup is an amazing mix of old, new and up and coming artists - will the organisers must be hoping can bring a diverse crowd to the festival.For the uninitiated, Waterbomb combines large-scale concerts with interactive water battles, turning every performance into a refreshing summer celebration. Artists often perform while getting drenched alongside the audience, creating memorable viral moments that are all over social media each year.