Korean Cultural Center invites a special fan meet and greet with the youngest male K-Pop idol group, THE WIND! After their recent success and comeback with the mini-album "Hello: My First Love", THE WIND has taken the charts by storm and captured fans’ hearts worldwide with their warm visuals, powerful vocals, and captivating choreography. Now, fans in the UAE have a chance to meet them up close! Meet and Greet Event Details: • When: 16 November 2024, immediately after the UAE Korean Speech Contest • Where: Main Stage, Umm Al Emarat Park Event Lineup: 1. Greeting from THE WIND 2. Fan Signing Session How to Participate: 1. Visit the Korea Festival Staff Tent on November 16th ONLY: Pick up a numbered ticket between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM. 2. Seating and Line-Up: Take a seat in the event area and await the start of the fan signing. Line up based on your number when it’s called. 3. Meet THE WIND: Approach the stage for a signature from THE WIND members, then exit promptly to ensure everyone gets their moment! Important Notes: • One ticket per person: Each participant may only receive one ticket. • Stay Present: Be in the seating area when your number is called, or your turn will be immediately skipped. No Exceptions. • Limited Signatures: Numbers above 40 may not receive a signature, subject to the artist’s schedule. • Photos are prohibited: To maintain the flow, quick movement and listening to the instructions of the staff is essential. • No RSVP Required: There is no advance RSVP for the meet and greet, all fans are welcome to attend and enjoy the event. For those who may not have a numbered ticket for the signing, you’re still invited to join the crowd and experience as a bystander, cheering for THE WIND.

Korea Festival 2024, the UAE’s largest Korean cultural event, is back for its 12th year at Umm Al Emarat Park, Abu Dhabi! Enjoy traditional & K-Pop performances, cultural booths, Korean food, and K-pop. ✅Date: November 15th – 16th, 2024 - K-Food and Cultural Workshops from 3:00 PM onwards - Performances from 5:00PM onwards ✅Location: Umm Al Emarat Park, Abu Dhabi ✅Admission: Free admission to the performance (Park entrance fee: 10 AED) ✅Event Details : http://koreafestivaluae.com  Day 1. 5:00-6:00 Unbelievable Show (On the grass near the amphitheater) by Bubble J 7:30-8:30 K-Nongak, Gwangjiwon by Gwangju City Municipal Gwangjiwon Nongak Band 8:30-9:00 Taekwondo Demonstration by Akh Unit with KCC Youth Taekwondo Team 9:30-10:00 K-pop Band “The Wind” Performance Day 2. 5:00-6:30 The 12th UAE Korean Speech Contest 6:30-7:15 K-Pop Meet and Greet with The Wind 7:15 -7:45 Taekwondo Demonstration by Akh Unit 7:45 -8:30 Unbelievable Show by Bubble J 8:30-9:30 Namwon Gugak Meets the UAE by Namwon Municipal Traditional Orchestra 9:30-10:00 K-pop Band “The Wind” Performance

▲ K-pop 아이돌 The Wind The final performance we are thrilled to introduce is by K-Pop Idol Group, 'THE WIND'. Devuting with their first mini-album, "Beginning : The Wind Page" on May 13 last year, THE WIND curretly release their third mini-album, "Hello : My First Love" on October 7. The group achieved two first-place rankings on Korea's real-time music charts within a day of their comeback, and on October 18, they claimed their first win on the Korean Music Program, 523 days after their debut. With warm visuals, solid live vocals, and powerful choreography, THE WIND continues to captive fans worldwide. We invite everyone to enjoy their dynamic stage performance. ※ On November 16 (Sat) at 6:30PM, Meet and Greet event will be held on Amphitheatre Stage for 30 minutes. We look forward to your participation ! □ Title : The Wind □ Artists : THE WIND □ Location : Umm Al Emarat Park, Abu Dhabi □ Date & Time ∙  November 15 (Fri) 9:30PM - 10:00 PM / Amphitheatre Stage ∙ November 16 (Sat) 9:30PM - 10:00 PM / Amphitheatre Stage □ Notice ∙ This performance and event are free of charge, though there is a 10 AED admission fee to enter the park. ∙ Photos and videos may be taken during the event and will be used for the operation and promotion of the Korean Cultural Center. □ About THE WIND The wind is currently the youngest male Idol group, consisting of six members : Kim HeeSoo, Thanatorn, Choi HanBin, Park Hayuchan, An Chanwon, Jang HyounJoon. Their group name reflects their aspiration to becvome a "Breeze" that brings comfort and healing to others. Just as the wind changes with the seasons, THE WIND showcases a diverse range of styles, aiming to deliver warm music that offers solace and strength to their fans. ∙ Youtube : youtube.com/@TheWind_official ∙ Instagram : instagram.com/thewind.official ▲ Park Hayuchan▲ An Chanwon ▲ Jang Hyounjoon▲ Choi Hanbin ▲ Thanatorn▲ Kim Heesoo

The next group we are delighted to introduce is the Namwon Municipal Traditional Orchestra. As part of the Namwon Municipal Arts Troupe, which received thunderous applause at last year's Korea Festival 2023. This year's performance will showcase traditional Korean music such as Geomungo Sanjo, Pansori, and Haegeum, alongside fusion performances featuring modern songs like 'Fly to the Sky' and 'Over the Rainbow' played on traditional Korean instruments. We invite you to enjoy this beautiful Gugak (Traditional Korean Music) performance on an autumn evening at Umm Al Emart Park. □ Title : Namwon Gugak meets the UAE □ Artists : Namwon Municipal Traditional Orchestra □ Location : Umm Al Emarat Park, Abu Dhabi □ Date & Time : November 16 (Sat) 8:30PM - 9:30-PM / Amphitheatre Stage □ Notice ∙ This performance and event are free of charge, though there is a 10 AED admission fee to enter the park. ∙ Photos and videos may be taken during the event and will be used for the operation and promotion of the Korean Cultural Center. □ About Namwon Municipal Traditional Orchestra Founded in 1921, as a private group, it was renamed Namwon Gugakwon (Namwon Traditional Music Institute) after Korea's liberation in 1945, and later became a public institution in 1983. It has produced numerous Gugak masters, including the renowned Ahn Sook-sun, and curretly consistes of 50 members across instrumental, vocal, and dance sections. The troupe performs around 200 shows annually, including broadcasts, overseas performances, local invites, and regular shows. The Namwon Municipal Traditional Orchestra continuously works to elevate regional historical and cultural assets into perfoming arts, strengthening local identity and fostering Namwon as a distinctive cultural city.