The Cry Ground Music Festival: An Exciting Experience

As a devoted music lover and an aspiring professional in the music industry, concerts have always held a special place in my heart. So, when I saw that The Cry Ground music festival was happening in South Korea, I knew I HAD to go. I'll take you through my Korean festival experience and how it differs from concerts I’ve been to in the United States.

Stress-free experience

In my past experiences attending music events in the United States, I've honestly just prepared myself for disorganization and rowdy crowds. But, The Cry Ground was one of the most organized music events I have ever attended. The entire process, from taking the shuttle to the festival grounds to entering the actual stage area, was very efficient. The staff at the festival made sure everyone was in a single file line while receiving tickets, wristbands, and going through security. The festival started off with rain and the staff handed everyone disposable raincoats. You could even bring your own food! Usually, at venues in the United States, you are prohibited from bringing in outside food and you must buy something in the venue. So, I was very surprised that this was allowed. The festival also had picnic areas, charging stations, and many food vendors which was very convenient.

One aspect of the festival experience that shocked me the most was the level of trust among fans. We left our bags and belongings unattended at our picnic blanket for hours, and everything remained the same when we came back for our things. This level of trust showed me how much kindness and respect people have towards each other in Korea.

Fans

I noticed a huge difference between the way Korean and American crowds engage with the artists on stage. I'm used to fans screaming lyrics and hyping up the performers at American concerts, but in Korea, fans were focused on recording the artists instead of dancing and jumping. This was a bit upsetting since I love when the crowd is excited, it allows me to have more fun. I knew this was pretty common at K-pop concerts in Korea but I didn’t expect the same experience at a festival. 

Artists

The Cry Ground definitely did not disappoint with the artist selection. I was so excited to witness outstanding sets by artists like Zico, PH-1, Crush, and I.M., who all put on a great show full of crowd interactions, fire effects, and dancing. I also discovered new artists while attending the festival which is another reason why I love going to music events. 

I highly recommend attending a music event in Korea!