Seoul's K-culture night was held on February 26 to promote their bid for the World Expo 2030. The event

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1. Busan held a star-studded concert, Wednesday, to celebrate its bid to host the upcoming World Expo 2030, welcoming a delegation from the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE).

2. The "K-Culture Night" concert, which took place at the outdoor theater area of the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae District, invited classical and K-pop artists to provide an opportunity for the delegation to experience the country's music culture which has recently boomed internationally.

3. K-pop girl group Oh My Girl kicked off the show with a performance, followed by Seongnam Philharmonic Orchestra led by the famous conductor Gum Nan-se. The orchestra played the soundtracks of popular movies, such as "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Star Wars."

4. Will public enthusiasm boost prospects for Busan's Expo bid?

5. The delegation is scheduled to depart for Paris on Friday.

     Busan, South Korea, held a star-studded concert, Wednesday, to celebrate its bid to host the upcoming World Expo 2030, welcoming a delegation from the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), an intergovernmental organization overseeing and regulating World Expositions.

     The event, which was attended by dignitaries including Busan Mayor Yeon Jeong-hee and BIE President Dr. Koji Tsuruoka, featured performances by K-pop stars such as BTS and Red Velvet, as well as international stars such as Andrea Bocelli and Carlos Santana. The concert was also broadcast live on national television, attracting a large audience.

     Busan’s bid to host the World Expo 2030 was announced earlier this year, and has since been met with widespread acclaim. The city is seen as a leading contender due to its strong infrastructure and its ability to cater to a wide range of visitors, from international tourists to businesspeople and students.

     The Expo is a major event, and is seen as a key opportunity for cities to showcase their strengths and attract investment. The World Expo is currently being held in Shanghai, China, and is set to end in September.

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