EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 30 MIN
Vegas Goes All in on K-Pop and Korean Culture
from City Cast Las Vegas · host City Cast
Las Vegas has quietly emerged as one of the country’s fastest-growing hubs for Korean culture — and starting today, K-pop juggernaut BTS is putting that status to the test with a city takeover for the rest of the month. Host Jesse Merrick speaks with Haya Whang, founder of Koreative Events, and executive producer Layla Muhammad to explore why Las Vegas is betting on K-culture to help boost tourism numbers, from large-scale official activations to intimate local fan events, plus where to find the best Korean food when the BTS Army arrives. If you enjoyed this interview with IS LUXURY's, Luxury Real Estate Advisor, Holly Erker learn more here. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
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Las Vegas has quietly emerged as one of the country’s fastest-growing hubs for Korean culture — and starting today, K-pop juggernaut BTS is putting that status to the test with a city takeover for the rest of the month. Host Jesse Merrick speaks with Haya Whang, founder of Koreative Events, and executive producer Layla Muhammad to explore why Las Vegas is betting on K-culture to help boost tourism numbers, from large-scale official activations to intimate local fan events, plus where to find the best Korean food when the BTS Army arrives. If you enjoyed this interview with IS LUXURY's, Luxury Real Estate Advisor, Holly Erker learn more here. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
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Vegas Goes All in on K-Pop and Korean Culture
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