K-Music Night: John Park, OKDAL, Yozoh & Jeena
Co-Presented by the Korean Cultural Center New York(KCCNY) & Korea Creative Content Agency New York (KOCCANY)
August 13-16, 2026
Venue: Theater at the Korean Cultural Center New York
(122 E 32nd St, New York, NY 10016)
Performance Schedule & RSVP
Thu, Aug. 13 • 7:30 PM - John Park & Jeena
Fri, Aug. 14 • 7:30 PM - John Park & Jeena
Sat, Aug. 15 • 7:30 PM - OKDAL & Yozoh
Sun, Aug. 16 • 5 PM - OKDAL & Yozoh
RSVP Period: July 22–27
RSVPs will open on July 22 at 12:00 PM EDT.
Please note: Pre-registration is required.
Attendees will be selected through a randomized lottery process.
First-Round Selection Notifications will be announced on July 30.
The Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY) and the Korea Creative Content Agency New York Center (KOCCA NY) are pleased to present K-Music Night 2026. We invite you to discover four artists who reflect the breadth and diversity of contemporary Korean music. Highlighting Korean American identity, cross-cultural storytelling, acoustic warmth, emotional songwriting, and literary singer-songwriter sensibility, this year’s program offers an intimate and compelling portrait of Korea’s indie and singer-songwriter scenes for New York audiences and industry professionals alike.
The 2026 lineup features Korean American R&B solo artist John Park, folk-indie duo OKDAL, indie icon singer-songwriter Yozoh, and Korean American indie rock artist Jeena.
Presented in New York, home to one of the country’s most vibrant Korean American communities, K-Music Night 2026 offers a meaningful musical dialogue between Korean artists, Korean American artists, and New York audiences.
FEATURED ARTIST
▲ Jeena
“Indie Rock, Emerging Voice”
▲ John Park
“Korean American Soulful Vocalist
John Park is an R&B solo artist who has built a distinctive musical world of his own. He is known for a string of hit songs, including “Thought of You,” “Falling,” “Childlike,” and “Like a Dream.” With his rich, deep vocals and soulful groove, he continues to connect with listeners through music that is both emotional and refined. Beyond music, he has also showcased his versatility as an entertainer through various TV and radio programs, winning audiences over with his warm and witty personality.
He first gained recognition as a Top 20 finalist on the ninth season of American Idol before becoming the runner-up on Superstar K2 in 2010. Since then, he has moved far beyond his beginnings on television audition programs, establishing a lasting career as a recording artist and expanding his musical range across R&B, soul, pop, and singer-songwriter styles. His journey between the United States and Korea has also shaped him into a distinctive artist connecting Korean and American cultures.
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Jeena is a Seoul-born, Los Angeles-based Korean American indie rock artist emerging as a rising voice in the genre. Blending vulnerable storytelling, soaring vocals, and guitar-driven energy, her music explores themes of ambition, identity, and belonging.
Her recent work includes collaborations with Josh Taylor and J Tyler Johnson of half•alive. Jeena has received support from Spotify Fresh Finds and VEVO DSCVR Pop while building an audience of more than 50,000 followers across social platforms. Recent performances include support dates with Culture Wars and Valley Boy, sold-out headline shows in Los Angeles, and upcoming headline appearances in New York City.
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RSVPs will open on July 22 at 12:00 PM EDT.
▲ Yozoh
“Indie Icon, Singersong Writer”
▲ OKDAL
“Folk Indie Duo, Warm Harmonies”
OKDAL sings warm melodies that comfort the everyday worries of life. Comprised of Kim Yoonju and Park Sejin, OKDAL is a female duo whose heartfelt music has touched listeners with its warmth, empathy, and quiet sense of consolation.
Since officially beginning their career with the release of their first full-length album, 28, in 2011, OKDAL has continued to receive love for songs such as “Good Job Today,” “No Benefit,” and “Hardcore Life,” which blend honest messages, humor, and sincere encouragement.
Beyond music, the duo has connected with audiences through various creative outlets, including radio hosting and essay writing. With their gentle yet deeply resonant voice, OKDAL has established themselves as artists who offer small but meaningful comfort to those worn down by everyday life.
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Yozoh offers more than melody — her work reflects a warm, contemplative way of looking at life. Moving fluidly between music and literature, she is an artist who records the world in her own distinctive language.
Beloved for her emotive voice and delicate lyrics, Yozoh is a singer-songwriter who is also active as a writer and the owner of an independent bookstore. Since her debut in 2007, she has drawn attention with songs such as “좋아해 I Like You” and “We Lie Still Like Lines,” which capture her uniquely intimate and introspective sensibility.
Beyond music, Yozoh has continued to expand her creative world through essays and fiction. With a gentle eye toward everyday life and the inner self, she continues to create work that naturally connects music, literature, and life.
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RSVPs will open on July 22 at 12:00 PM EDT.
▲ Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY)
The Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY) was inaugurated in December 1979 as a branch of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea to promote Korean culture and arts in New York.
KCCNY’s primary goal is to foster cultural exchange between Korea and the United States by presenting a wide range of programs across the arts and culture, including exhibitions, performances, film screenings, educational workshops, and special events.
Through its programs, KCCNY introduces the richness and diversity of Korean culture to New York audiences and serves as a cultural bridge connecting artists, communities, and audiences from both countries.
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◆ Korea Creative Content Agency New York (KOCCANY)
KOCCA (Korea Creative Content Agency) is a public organization established in 2009 to promote Korean content industry. KOCCA established a branch office KOCCANY, in Manhattan, New York, in October 2024.
KOCCANY's primary goal is to foster cultural exchange between the United States and South Korea, with a focus on K-Content. KOCCANY will organize and host a variety of events across the U.S., including exhibitions, forums, seminars, exchange programs, and performances related to K-Content and Korean culture.
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