LifePark K-Pop Istanbul Festivali 3
05-09-2026
LifePark Istanbul welcomed K-pop fans for the third edition of their K-Pop Istanbul Festival, for a high-energy evening featuring AleXa and P1Harmony, with the venue gradually filling with fans who had been waiting for a long time to see the artists perform in Türkiye. Before the main acts took the stage, several local dance groups kept the atmosphere alive with K-pop cover performances, giving the audience an energetic start to the evening and building anticipation for what was still to come.
ALEXA
AleXa opened the evening with an impressively long and energetic set, immediately raising the energy across LifePark. Known for her powerful performances, she made full use of the stage from the very beginning, combining strong vocals, sharp choreography, and an unmistakable stage presence.
Her set included Wonderland and Bomb, with both songs giving her plenty of room to showcase her performance skills. From the moment she appeared on stage, AleXa maintained a consistently high level of energy, moving confidently between powerful dance sections and vocal-focused moments.
One of the biggest highlights of her appearance came when she performed a dance cover of ATEEZ's BAD.
The unexpected tribute immediately caught the audience's attention, especially after ATEEZ had recently performed in Istanbul. The crowd enthusiastically followed along, making the moment one of the most memorable parts of AleXa's set.
What stood out throughout her performance was the connection between AleXa and the audience. She continuously interacted with the crowd and seemed to feed off their energy, while the fans responded with loud cheers and singing. Even as the opening act, she managed to create the atmosphere of a much bigger headline performance.
By the time AleXa finished her set, she had already set the tone for the rest of the day, filling LifePark with energy from the very beginning. Her strong vocals, dynamic choreography, and constant interaction with the audience created a lively atmosphere that carried naturally into the performances that followed.
Rather than simply serving as an opening act, AleXa made her own mark on the day and gave the crowd a memorable start to the event, with fans continuing to cheer and dance even after her final song.
P1HARMONY
The anticipation reached another level when the lights went down and P1Harmony finally appeared on stage. The reaction was immediate, with the audience's energy making it clear just how long Turkish P1ece had been waiting for this moment.
Opening with Triple 7, P1Harmony immediately established the intensity that would continue throughout the night. They followed with Work and Emergency, keeping the momentum high while showcasing their powerful choreography and confident stage presence.
The group then moved through L.O.Y.L., UNIQUE, and SAD SONG, before continuing with Pretty Boy and Gotta Get Back. Rather than delivering a short festival-style appearance, P1Harmony brought an extensive set designed to give fans a full experience of their music.
Their performance continued with Stupid Brain, Fall in Love Again, Killin' It, and DUH!, giving the audience song after song to sing and dance along to. The setlist was particularly impressive for the Turkish crowd, as the group performed nearly 20 songs, making sure that fans who had waited years to see them live were not left wanting more.
The energy never seemed to drop. Heartbeat Drum and JUMP brought another surge of excitement, followed by Follow Me and Flashy. By this point, the entire venue was fully immersed in the performance, with fans loudly singing along while P1Harmony continued to move effortlessly across the stage.
The final stretch of the concert delivered some of the biggest crowd moments of the evening. ICE (VVS), AYAYA, and Last Call brought the performance toward its conclusion, with the audience continuing to give the group the same energy they had shown from the very first song.
What made the night especially meaningful was the clear connection between P1Harmony and their Turkish fans. The demand for P1Harmony in Türkiye had been building for years, with fans repeatedly calling for the group to visit the country and perform live. Seeing the response inside LifePark made that demand impossible to miss: the moment P1Harmony appeared on stage, the entire venue erupted, showing just how much anticipation had surrounded their arrival.
The group's remarkably long setlist was another clear reflection of that demand. With nearly 20 songs performed, P1Harmony gave Turkish P1ece a full concert experience rather than a short festival appearance, covering a wide range of their discography and allowing fans to finally hear many of their favorite songs live.
From AleXa's energetic opening performance and unexpected BAD dance cover to P1Harmony's explosive entrance and nearly 20-song set, the evening at LifePark delivered exactly what Turkish K-pop fans had been waiting for.
Rather than feeling like a brief appearance, P1Harmony's performance in Istanbul felt like a full celebration of the group's music and their connection with Turkish P1ece. By the final song, the crowd had made one thing very clear: the wait had absolutely been worth it.
As we look ahead to the next edition of the festival, we hope to see an even bigger and more diverse lineup bringing more K-pop artists to Istanbul.
As KpopConcertsEurope, we would like to thank LifePark for inviting us and for giving us the opportunity to be part of such a memorable evening.
Setlist of P1Harmony
Review by Erturk A.
Photography by Erturk A. & LifePark.
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