'Buminra 2026' will be held at the Cultural Biotope Base…1st lineup revealed

MPMG's flagship brand, and Beautiful Mint Paper marking its 20th anniversary, has announced a new change with the first lineup of 16 artists for 'Beautiful Mint Life 2026 (hereinafter BML)'.

On May 30, the lineup includes trendsetting band Touched; ballad singer Jeong Seung-hwan, who returns with even deeper emotion after completing his military service; N.Flying, who continues to break career highs after wrapping up a world tour across 25 cities; Car, the Garden, the star of the reverse-run phenomenon 'Becoming Your Small World'; festival powerhouse Peppertones, who have maintained a long-standing connection with BML; Ahn Ye-eun, the uniquely voiced runner-up from 'K-pop Star 5'; rising artist AxMxP, active across performances, variety shows, and fashion; and Yeon Jeong, with outstanding guitar skills and an attractive tone.

On May 31, Jang Ki-ha, who is returning to the BML stage after a long time with a new album scheduled for release in 2026, will draw the most attention; Roy Kim, the symbol of spring who proved his enduring popularity by selling out his nationwide tour; emotional singer-songwriter Ha Hyun-sang, who left a deep impression through his OST contribution to the drama 'Beloved Thief, My Lord'; super rookie Dragon Pony, drawing huge expectations from both Korea and the global band scene; Sim Gyu-seon, long loved for her dreamy yet classic sound; So Soo-bin, from 'Sing Again 3', with a soft voice; KIK, who achieved remarkable growth and announced an Asia tour one year after their first official stage at BML 2025; and R&B vocalist g0nny, loved for his soulful voice.

Mint Paper, the organizer, explained that “to mark Mint Paper's 20th anniversary, BML will move away from the familiar venue it has shared for a long time and be held at a new location, Oil Tank Culture Park,” and unveiled the core keywords that define this season.

First, through 'RE (Rebuild)', meaning the reconfiguration of space, it explained that it will “actively utilize the structural characteristics of Oil Tank Culture Park to reduce the distance between the stage and the audience and create an environment in which the performance can be experienced more immersively.” It added, “Moving away from the existing picnic-centered viewing style, we plan to build stages in diverse formats such as standing areas and indoor viewing spaces depending on the characteristics of each stage, and we will also devote great care to participatory programs, including the culture and sports center, BML's signature feature, in order to present a special memory where audiences and artists can breathe together even more closely.”

To introduce the venue change and new attempts to audiences more comfortably, a bold ticket policy was introduced under the keyword '20 (Twenty)'. In celebration of Mint Paper's 20th anniversary and to share a new atmosphere with more audiences, ticket prices will be set at 99,000 won for the 20 days after ticket sales open, about 20% lower than before, with the plan to broaden points of contact with audiences.

Meanwhile, official tickets for 'Beautiful Mint Life 2026', held over two days from May 30 to 31 at Oil Tank Culture Park in Mapo-gu, can be purchased through NOL Ticket, YES24, and Naver Reservation starting February 19, and the second lineup is scheduled to be unveiled on March 12.