Benson Boone Korea Concert Review 2026: KINTEX Hall 10 Experience
Join us for an electrifying recap of Benson Boone's highly anticipated 2026 concert in Korea. From exclusive song performances to incredible fan interactions, discover what made this show a must-see event.
Quick answer
- Benson Boone's 2026 Korea concert was held at KINTEX Exhibition Center 2, Hall 10.
- The concert featured his debut song 'Ghost Town,' which was not performed in other countries on the tour.
- Benson Boone offered extensive fan service, including hugs and selfies after the show.
- The performance lasted approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, with no encore.
- Merchandise was available for purchase starting at 4 PM on the concert day.

After waiting three months since Benson Boone's ticketing,
That very day finally arrived!!!💜
It was a bit of a bummer that it wasn't sold out until the day of the concert,
but perhaps thanks to the good adjustment of the fence spacing,
Hall 10 of KINTEX (킨텍스) Exhibition Center 2 was packed,
and it was a truly satisfying concert...
I think this might be the first time I haven't cursed RaneCo after a concert,
Is RaneCo's capacity really just this small, like a soy sauce dish?
Forget stadium shows, stick to these kinds of events!
Anyway, for the superstar Benson Boone, who you can still 'buy low' (figuratively, discover before he gets too big) only here in Korea,
💜superstar Benson Boone💜
A review of his 2026 Korea concert
Before my memories fade,
before the warmth of his embrace cools down, let's get right into it!
First, I'm revealing my successful fangirl moment🍀
A 29-second brag session✌🏻
Thanks to him, I've become a thoroughly prepared woman!
Benson Boone's debut song,
which he also sang at his first concert in Korea,
Ghost Town 👻
He didn't sing it in other countries on the tour,
but I really hoped he'd sing it here in Korea,
and my wish came true!

Hehe

When I appeared big on the screen,
I should have lowered my banner and let my face be captured,
but it's too late for regrets now,
because making eye contact with Benson was so much better!
(That's how close I was!)

Afterward, foreign 'Booners' saw my banner and
recognized me, saying "Oh, it's you!!"
They even took pictures!
(Guys, please Quick Share! I don't have AirDrop!)

I even cleverly got an autograph during the exit time!
Benson Boone 2026 Korea Concert Review

It's only been two weeks since I was at KINTEX.
Reason: Charlie Puth's concert on October 11, 2026.

Gloucester KINTEX (글로스터 킨텍스) is practically right here,
but I booked Gloucester when I was at Goyang Sports Complex (고양종합운동장),
and this time I booked a hotel near Baengseok Station (백석역).
So unwise of me...
(I booked it because it was close to the terminal, but I'm actually going home to Seoul anyway lololol)
For KINTEX events and super-close accommodation,
Gloucester KINTEX
Book quickly⬇️⬇️

This orange poster?
Benson himself designed it, they say.




First things first, buy merch!
It opened at 4 PM, but I lined up early and
was the first Korean to successfully order and pay
(two foreigners were ahead of me).




I want this poster!
The locker room is super pleasant, but
I'm planning to leave my luggage at the hotel, so no need for storage...



Benson Ice Cream, launched by Hanwha
Benson Boone, who's great at his job (and even ordered ice cream!)
Not only does he have great taste, but the ice cream is delicious too!
Since they announced they'd be giving out ice cream starting at 4:20 PM,
I went to the Kaehwa Studio (kaehwa studio) giveaway first.



After being one of the first to pick up my giveaway item, I came back to the ice cream zone,
and even spread the word about the giveaway event! lol.
They've consistently held events like this for artists such as Charlie Puth and Zara Larsson.
May they thrive! 🍀🍀


And the mint chocolate was delicious!〰️〰️

I was wearing last year's merchandise,
but then changed into this year's merch hoodie,
and headed back to KINTEX (킨텍스)〰️
(I only wore the Spiderman beanie at the hotel and the concert venue.)
Hahahaha



Standing section, number 54...
It was truly my first time getting a spot like this in my life,
and since there were transferable tickets for consecutive seats in the #10s and #20s on Twitter
even until the day of the show,
I wondered if the front row might be empty (again?)...
but it seemed everyone showed up.
One person was in section A when they should have been in section B,
and then later rushed over to their correct section, hahahaha.

Right at 8 PM, entry began immediately!
Wow〰️ no entry delays,
Live Nation Korea, you guys could actually do this?!

KINTEX Exhibition Center 2, Hall 10 Standing View

Front fence, side fence,
I debated until the very moment I entered,
but my desire to see the entire stage was stronger,
so I grabbed a spot at the front fence of the extended stage,
right at the L-shaped corner!‼️

I wore my Spiderman beanie.
To the staff member who took my photo from the front...
Please at least tell me your account!
I should have posed for the photo,
but I'm actually not that much of an attention-seeker...
Did my MBTI change to an 'I' (Introvert)?
The view from a Galaxy Ultra ST

...Was Korea a bit cold?
It's a bit of a shame he wasn't wearing an open shirt,
but he is so sexy.
Anyway, my view continues!
Coming soon!
2026 Benson Boone Korea Concert Setlist

Intro
Sorry I'm here for someone else
Mr Electric Blue
There she goes
Wanted Man
Drunk In My mind
Slow it down
Mystical Magical
Pretty slowly
In the stars
My greatest fear
Take me Home
Young American hearts
Mamma song
Before you
The time of my life
Ghost town
Wanna be the one you call
What was
Cry
Beautiful things
Although there was no encore,
no encores from visiting artists is a common issue,
but he talked a lot in between songs,
and truly gave a lot of fan service!


Benson boone
I totally missed the 'Korea time' memo and started 10 minutes late;..
...and ended up using the rear mic.
Everyone else seems to capture amazing shots, why is it so hard for me?
Volume warning 🔊..
I bought a Galaxy Ultra specifically for fangirling,
but what was I thinking, using the basic camera just because I was close?
That shining light,
no, actually, the stage lights were blinding me so much,
I had to switch to Pro mode from then on just to adjust the exposure, but
I just wanted to escape those blinding lights...
And I was also really looking forward to seeing that incredible artist!
(You know, if someone's awesome, they're an 'unnie' in my book!)
His hands, flying across the piano...







That intense sunlight... I mean, stage lighting!
OMG!
His breathing alone is just pure sexiness...
After wrapping up his US tour,
he kicked off his Asia & Australia tour right here in Korea!
Please, spill the beans on what you got up to in Korea! I need those daily life updates...
That controversial (?) 'Saranghae' (I love you)...
Hey, Bensy... 'Saranghae,' 'Gamsahamnida' (Thank you)... you know exactly what you're doing.
Such a flirt, seriously...
That fan probably didn't get any sleep that night.
He even whispered to them....
I'm so jealous... no, I'm not... wait, I am... no, I'm really not... (okay, maybe a little bit!)...
Drunk in my mind,,
The lucky souls in the front of Standing A!
I thought that would be *the* spot...
...and even just *knowing* about it, seeing it still makes me so jealous.





Dealing with video size issues, I'm just
too exhausted to upload them all.
I'll save the rest of the songs for a later time...
(When? Next time he visits Korea, of course!)...
Since I shouted for 'Ghost Town' so enthusiastically,
let's wrap things up with 'Ghost Town'!

Are you Spider-Man or something?
Seriously, where is he climbing? LOL
Without a single piece of safety gear,
my heart totally dropped!
He's not just amazing at backflips,
Benson Boone can even climb pillars!
He first visited Korea in 2022,
and came back two or even three times for smaller performances, like busking at Han River (한강).
Then, starting with his solo concert in Jamsil (잠실) last year,
he returned to Korea after 1 year and 9 months.
Still, he came back in 2025 and 2026,
and I'm so grateful he kept coming back year after year!
I really hope he tours in '27 too...
It's still such a bummer that he only holds a concert for one day,
I really hope he gains even more core fans in Korea,,🙏🏻
After all, tours need demand to happen, right? T.T
There were so many international fans at the venue,
coming from China and Taiwan just to see the concert.
There were even passionate fans who said they'd follow him to Japan and Singapore on tour!
Seeing so many of them,
I realized, 'Wow, I still have a long way to go...'
(I'm too broke to stan both BTS and Benson Boone, LOL!)
His soaring high notes, which you never know how long they'll last,
were absolutely perfect for an 'ear-gasm',
and his fan love, witty comments, and incredible sense of stage presence were all simply amazing.
His overflowing energy made me feel like my own energy was being recharged.
The concert duration, around 1 hour and 40 minutes, felt
just too short, which was the only regret.
Seriously, give us two hours! Encore, encore!
And 'Sugar Sweet' would've been amazing too...

Having failed to 'beg' for the setlist (I tried!),
now I'm off to the artist's exit route!
My greatest fear
before you
Moved to tears by 'beautiful things',
I even shed a few tears...
How much he loves the stage,
and how much he loves his fans, he expressed it all without holding back.
Bensy's heartfelt emotions warmed my heart all over again.

Waiting for Benson on his way out!
Usually, in other countries,
the concert itself ends late,
and after the tour, showering, and everything else, the time they come out
is reportedly uncertain, sometimes 1 or 2 AM.
But with the manager's tip that he'd likely come out if we waited a little,
I chatted with other fans and waited.
He came out waving, without a megaphone!
He gave fan service to each and every person,
but in the middle, his younger manager kept saying, "we gotta go."
(I almost wanted to bop his head...)
ㅋㅋㅋ But good-natured Benson kept greeting everyone until the very end before leaving!
ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
Hug and selfie time!

I haven't even been hugged by Kim Seokjin yet,
but I got to hug Benson firstㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
His chest was really broad and warm,, (not a pervert)
As he hugged me tightly and thanked me for coming,
my heart was pounding like it would explode, and my hands were trembling...
I love you Thank you
To only be able to say these words....
Sigh..
That man, who was full of sexiness on stage,
is a gentle lamb off stage!
His eyes are so clear and innocent,
it's like he changed his contact lenses.
I really hope he comes again next year💛
Because of the Tokyo concert on the 29th,
Benson departed directly from Gimpo Airport (김포) today!
(I should have stolen his passport)

Don't forget me!

He even knows how to properly hold the Taegukgi (Korean flag)!
Seriously, come again! I told him to come again!
ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
Frequently Asked Questions
Was Benson Boone's debut song 'Ghost Town' performed at his 2026 concert in Korea?
Yes, 'Ghost Town,' Benson Boone's debut song, which he also performed at his first concert in Korea, was sung again at the 2026 concert. Although he didn't perform it in other countries during the tour, he specially sang it in Korea.
What was the view like from standing spot number 54 in Hall 10 of KINTEX Exhibition Center 2?
Wanting to see the entire stage from standing spot 54, I secured a place at the corner of the fence in front of the extended stage. It was mentioned that the view remained consistently good, based on a Galaxy Ultra ST perspective.
When could merchandise and Benson ice cream be purchased/received at the 2026 Benson Boone concert venue in Korea?
Merchandise was available for purchase starting at 4 PM, and Benson ice cream was provided from 4:20 PM. The ice cream was a mint chocolate flavor launched by Hanwha.
How long did the 2026 Benson Boone concert in Korea last, and was there an encore?
The concert lasted approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. There was no encore, but it was noted that it's common for concerts by visiting artists not to have an encore.
What was the fan service like after the 2026 Benson Boone concert in Korea as he left?
Benson Boone came out waving without a megaphone, and despite his manager's urging, he provided fan service to each and every fan. He hugged fans and took selfies, expressing his warm heart.
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