Jisoo, NCT, BABYMONSTER, Leenalchi and Peggy Gou… Five Korean Acts Join Coachella in April Alongside Dua Lipa, Madonna and More

Artists representing K-pop and Korean culture have been invited in force to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, one of the world’s most prestigious popular music festivals, drawing attention from across the global music scene.

According to the official lineup announced by Coachella organizers, five acts will perform at next year’s festival: Jisoo of BLACKPINK; Leenalchi, a band that spans traditional and contemporary styles; global sensation NCT; breakout group BABYMONSTER; and Peggy Gou, a world-class techno producer and DJ.

Returning to the desert stage for the third time as a solo artist, showcasing the diverse spectrum of Korean sounds

One of the most closely watched performers at this year’s festival is undoubtedly Jisoo of BLACKPINK. She made her mark on Coachella history as a subheadliner in 2019 and, in 2023, as the first Asian artist to headline the festival. After making a striking impression with her solo song “FLOWER” in 2023, Jisoo is set to showcase her fully realized musical prowess as a solo artist at this year’s festival. Jisoo, Leenalchi—which completed North American and European tours with its distinctive pansori-based sound—and Peggy Gou, an icon of the global electronic music scene, are scheduled to perform on Fridays, April 9 and 16.

Peggy Gou, based in Berlin, Germany, and one of the most sought-after acts on the global festival circuit, is set to heat up the desert stage again, following appearances in 2018, 2022 and 2024.

Global boy group and breakout act set to make festival debuts

Boy group NCT and breakout group BABYMONSTER will take the main stage at Coachella for the first time since their formation. Listed under the NCT name rather than as a specific unit, the group will bring its full brand power to the lineup, performing on Saturdays, April 10 and 17. BABYMONSTER, meanwhile, has emerged as a next-generation K-pop leader with its commanding live performances. The group will appear on Sundays, April 11 and 18, at the festival it has openly named as an aspiration since its debut.

The festival will take place next April at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Pop star Dua Lipa, psychedelic rock band Tame Impala and R&B superstar SZA will headline, while legendary “Queen of Pop” Madonna is also slated for a special appearance, drawing enormous interest from music fans around the world.