Rock in Rio 2026: Hwasa shines as a K-pop diva, zipline crashes and fans invest up to R$600 in devotional items
Quick Look
- At Rock in Rio 2026, Hwasa stood out as a K-pop diva without following the genre's rules of politeness, while the zipline in Cidade do Rock failed, leaving people stopped in the middle of the route.
- K-pop fans invested up to R$600 in items such as lightsticks and photocards, and a Peruvian woman learned Portuguese in eight months to participate in the festival.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Rock in Rio is one of the biggest music festivals in the world, with periodic editions in Rio de Janeiro. In 2026, the event featured a day dedicated to K-pop, attracting fans from different countries.
Hwasa shows that she is a high-caliber diva and dispenses with K-pop politeness at Rock in Rio; see how it went.
The Garotin perform a chic charming dance alongside Duquesa at Rock in Rio 2026; see how it went.
NEXZ opened the K-pop day at Rock in Rio with somersaults and exuding Portuguese. Read how it went.
The zip line installed in Cidade do Rock "stuck" a few times during operation, this Friday (11), and left some people who were on the ride stuck in the middle of the route. Understand what happened.
Jota.pê bet on mixing rhythms and delivering a consistent opening in Sunset. Read how it went.
'School rock', plush boots and tights: what stands out in the looks of K-pop fans at Rock in Rio
'High school rock', plush boots and tights: what stands out in the looks of K-pop fans.
Rio entered Stage 2 at 12pm due to the festival's operational scheme and the change in the city's routine.
Peruvian learns Portuguese in 8 months to enjoy and make friends at the festival.
K-pop fans took several items to Rock City that show their devotion to the artists performing today. Skzoo, lightsticks and photocards can cost up to R$600. Check out the report.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Rock in Rio organization will investigate and improve the zipline's safety systems to prevent further failures.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What was the exact cause of the zip line stopping?
- Was the zipline repaired and reopened on the same day?
- What security measures were taken after the incident?
