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Poster for the Korea Travel Fiesta 2026. Photo courtesy of the Korea Tourism Organization

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Melai, Bae Jinyoung, Gwyn Dorado to grace Korea Travel Fiesta 2026

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px;display:block" width="633"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786594207773KTF 2026 Main Poster (1) (1).jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="633"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Poster for the Korea Travel Fiesta 2026. <em>Photo courtesy of the Korea Tourism Organization</em></span></span></span></div><p>K-pop star Bae Jinyoung and South Korea-based Filipino singer Gwyn Dorado will join Kapamilya host and comedian Melai Cantiveros as guests at the Korea Travel Fiesta 2026 later this month, which aims to promote South Korea as a winter tourism destination.</p><p>The event will be held at SM Mall of Asia on August 22 and 23, aiming to promote South Korea as a &quot;winter playground&quot; for Filipino tourists while highlighting other travel opportunities and experiences, according to a press statement.</p><p>K-pop fans can look forward to seeing Jinyoung, a former member of boy groups Wanna One and CIX, who will appear on August 22.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2026/4/8/i-o-i-wanna-one-return-what-to-know-about-these-k-pop-reunions-1426"><strong>I.O.I, Wanna One return: What to know about these K-pop reunions<br/></strong></a></div><p>Filipino singer Gwyn Dorado, who earlier this year won second place in the South Korean TV singing competition &quot;Sing Again 4,&quot; is also set to grace the event on August 23.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2026/1/7/filipina-singer-gwyn-dorado-wins-second-place-in-south-korea-s-sing-again-4-2311"><strong>READ: Gwyn Dorado wins second place in South Korea’s ‘Sing Again 4’<br/></strong></a></div><p>Cantiveros, the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Manila Office&#x27;s honorary ambassador for Korea family tourism in the Philippines, will also join the festivities. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/14/23/melai-cantiveros-feels-like-the-first-honor-at-aaa"><strong>VIRAL: Melai Cantiveros feels like &#x27;the first honor&#x27; at AAA<br/></strong></a></div><p>Attendees can also look forward to performances by Bank Two Brothers, a hip-hop dance crew from the survival program “Street Man Fighter,” as well as a martial arts demonstration by the Korea Taekwondo Association and a comedy performance by NANTA.</p><p>Apart from the guests and performances, visitors cal also &quot;discover Korea’s must-visit destinations, learn more about its rich traditions and lifestyle, explore the latest K-Beauty trends, and indulge in Korean food while enjoying a variety of interactive cultural activities throughout the weekend.&quot;</p><p>Travelers with questions about Korea visa applications can also visit the Korea Visa Application Center booth for information and assistance. </p><p>The Korea Travel Fiesta is hosted by the KTO Manila Office.</p><div><strong>FROM THE ARCHIVES</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SuvFCZxqUDc?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><strong></strong><br/></div>

<p>K-pop star Bae Jinyoung and South Korea-based Filipino singer Gwyn Dorado will join Kapamilya host and comedian Melai Cantiveros as guests at the Korea Travel Fiesta 2026 later this month, which aims to promote South Korea as a winter tourism destination.</p>

K-pop star Bae Jinyoung and South Korea-based Filipino singer Gwyn Dorado will join Kapamilya host and comedian Melai Cantiveros as guests at the Korea Travel Fiesta 2026 later this month, which aims to promote South Korea as a winter tourism destination.