Fandom Brings the Party & NCT DOJAEJUNG to San Diego

What’s the best type of party? Definitely a pool party full of costumes and fans!

San Diego Comic Con isn’t complete without a party to end the first night. On Thursday July 20th, 2023, Fandom Party took place in San Diego, CA at Float-Hard Rock Hotel’s exclusive pool venue. The biggest pull of the night was KPOP boy group NCT DOJAEJUNG’s first US appearance as this unit. This exclusive party had limited access and included fans, Comic Con attendees, industry partners, influencers and talent. This special event, hosted by Fandom, had sponsors Paramount+, EA, Z2 and Pinfinity.

Before the event, fans lined up outside the venue excited and nervous about how the party will pan out. A large welcome sign pointed the party goers to everything they could expect. Turning right, the party goers were able to hang out near the pool, beat each others pinball score, or color Z2 Comic life size posters. As you turn to the left from the entrance, you meet with the stage, red carpet and a Paramount+ photo booth. Next to the pool area, party goers in attendance saw pop culture including Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Yellowjackets, and EA’s upcoming video game Immortals of Aveum. A party is even better with free food and drinks which were all over Float.

NCT DOJAEJUNG

As everyone mingled, we saw that a majority of the crowd fixed to their spot at the stage. NCTzens that came in, found their spots with the best view and made sure they were ready for the main act. As avid KPOP fans, they were well aware of their priorities for the night. Around 10:15PM, the members of NCT DOJAEJUNG were seen at the side of the stage putting on the microphones and getting ready to step on stage. As soon as they appeared the screams of the crowd were deafening. The first track the group performed was “Kiss”. As they were performing, the crowd can be seen getting larger as party goers not there for the act, walked over to see what was going on.

After the first song, the members introduced themselves to the crowd, thanked them for coming and for the invite. JAEHYUN, DOYOUNG, and JUNGWOO, mention that a comic by Z2 is actually being created about them. Fans in attendance received a poster of the cover on the way out. NCT DOJAEJUNG then dived into the next track “Dive”.

The members chatted a bit with the crowd again. Finally it was time to perform their last song of the night, “Perfume”. This is the title track of their first mini album as the sub-unit group NCT DOJAEJUNG. After they left the stage, the excitement didn’t die down as fans reminisced what they just saw together and other attendees exclaimed in surprise about what they just witnessed. NCT DOJAEJUNG may have just earned some more fans that very night.

Shoutout to Fandom for putting on a great party and the invite. Check out more pictures in our gallery!

Article & Photos by Diana