Jo Hyun-ah performs with Urban Zakapa at 2026 Art Forest Festival

Jo Hyun-ah joined Urban Zakapa for a surprise performance at the 2026 Art Forest Festival, an event captured in a new video produced with the Arts Council Korea. The outdoor special featured citizen interviews and festival food, with the production team promising to return for the 2027 festival.

Moving beyond the studio to an outdoor stage, Jo Hyun-ah had an unexpected encounter with fellow artists at a festival site. A video released by Jo Hyun-ah's YouTube channel, Jo Hyun-ah's Ordinary Thursday Night, captures the vivid atmosphere of the 2026 Art Forest Festival.

Produced in cooperation with the Arts Council Korea (ARKO), the video covers the "Hyun-ah's Giveaway" special held at a forest stage. Moving from her usual studio setting, Jo Hyun-ah ventured out into the world through this content. The video features a diverse array of festival scenes, ranging from various foods to interviews with citizens visiting the site.

Surprise encounter with Urban Zakapa at the forest stage

As the festival heat intensified, the atmosphere shifted when the members of Urban Zakapa appeared from the audience. A scene was captured where Jo Hyun-ah, who was on the festival stage, met the members of Urban Zakapa from the audience to sing together. This moment highlights a departure from studio-centered content, showcasing the sense of realism of an outdoor festival and the natural interaction between artists.

Through this festival, Jo Hyun-ah conveyed the mood of the forest stage and the sight of citizens enjoying the festival together. Moving beyond a simple recording of a performance, the video focused on capturing the reactions of those attending the festival and the dynamism of the scene. According to the video description, Jo Hyun-ah captured the liveliness of the festival through festival food and interviews with citizens after leaving the studio.

A promise for 2027 alongside arts and culture support

The stage concluded with expressions of gratitude to the "Mokbam-idul" who joined at the forest stage and to everyone who contributed to the support of arts and culture. The 2026 Art Forest Festival is expected to continue its tradition next year. The production team left a lasting impression of this stage by promising to meet again at the 2027 Art Forest Festival.

The video was produced in cooperation with the Arts Council Korea (ARKO), and this event held at the forest stage was completed by incorporating the hearts of those who participated in supporting arts and culture. The 2026 stage is expected to continue next year, foreshadowing a reunion at the 2027 Art Forest Festival.

Source: original video (YouTube)