The three-day ComplexCon event in Hong Kong has recorded a 16 per cent increase in attendees from last year, drawing 35,000 visitors and generating an on-site business turnover of HK$87.5 million (US$11.3 million), according to the organiser.
The pop culture festival, held at AsiaWorld-Expo from March 21 to 23, had a record-breaking 22,911 turnout on its final day, during which K-pop girl group NJZ, formerly NewJeans, was slated to perform.
During the performance, NJZ announced a hiatus from public appearances due to legal restrictions from their former agency.
While 45 per cent of attendees were from Hong Kong, ComplexCon had a diverse reach, attracting 40 per cent from mainland China and the rest from other countries such as the United States, Japan, South Korea and Singapore, the organiser said.
The three-day event also recorded an estimated average spending of HK$2,500 per visitor and a total on-site business turnover of HK$87.5 million. The festival’s VIP three-day ticket package, priced at HK$4,988, concert and marketplace passes, ranging from HK$388 to HK$1,788, were all sold out for the final day.