# Boryeong Mud Festival in South Korea

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/boryeong-mud-festival-in-south-korea
> Updated: 2026-07-28T08:45:54.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The annual Boryeong Mud Festival opened on July 24, 2026 in the coastal city of Boryeong, drawing large numbers of domestic and international tourists who enjoyed the traditional mud‑play activities. Within the same week, South Korean authorities elevated the event to an official Global Festival, extending its programming through August 9 and adding a high‑profile K‑pop Super Live concert. The concert featured RED VELVET’s Wendy co‑hosting and performing alongside other popular acts. Online discussion accompanied Wendy’s appearance, highlighting both health‑concern comments and supporters defending her personal choice.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-28: Boryeong Mud Festival 2026 launches as Korea’s first Global Festival, features K‑pop Super Live

South Korea’s Boryeong Mud Festival 2026 runs July 24‑Aug 9 at Daecheon Beach, now a Global Festival, and features a K‑pop Super Live headlined by RED VELVET’s Wendy, whose appearance sparked online debate.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/boryeong-mud-festival-2026-launches-as-koreas-first-global-festival-features-kpop-super-live

### 2026-07-24: Boryeong Mud Festival kicks off in South Korea

Tourists gather for the opening of South Korea's Boryeong Mud Festival, a popular muddy celebration boosting local tourism.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/boryeong-mud-festival-kicks-off-in-south-korea

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