Jang Beomjune Confirmed for 2026 Busan International Rock Festival
South Korean singer-songwriter Jang Beomjune (장범준), former frontman of Busker Busker, has been confirmed for the 2026 Busan International Rock Festival. He is set to play on October 2, 2026 (Friday), the opening day of the three-day festival, which runs October 2–4 at Samnak Ecological Park (삼락생태공원) in Busan, South Korea. The announcement came via the festival's official Instagram account, @busanrockfest.
What was announced
Organizers named Jang Beomjune as a confirmed performer for the Friday lineup and previewed several of his best-known songs, all long-running staples of his catalog:
- 〈벚꽃 엔딩〉 (Cherry Blossom Ending)
- 〈여수 밤바다〉 (Yeosu Night Sea)
- 〈당신과는 천천히〉 (every moment with you)
Show details so far
- Artist: Jang Beomjune (장범준)
- His performance date: October 2, 2026 (Friday)
- Festival run: October 2 (Fri) – October 4 (Sun), 2026, three days total
- Venue: Samnak Ecological Park, Busan, South Korea
- Ticketing: not yet detailed — organizers say further information will be posted via @busanrockfest
- Price: not yet announced
- On-sale time: not yet announced
Why it matters for international fans
Jang Beomjune built his following as the voice of Busker Busker before continuing as a solo singer-songwriter, known for plainspoken lyrics and an unpolished vocal style centered on everyday emotion and the changing seasons. His song 〈벚꽃 엔딩〉 (Cherry Blossom Ending) returns to South Korea's major streaming charts every spring and remains his most widely recognized track, while 〈여수 밤바다〉 (Yeosu Night Sea) is another enduring favorite from his Busker Busker era.