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Rock in Rio 2026 Begins Second Weekend with K-pop and Acid Jazz Highlights

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2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · South Korea

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  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

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The second weekend of Rock in Rio 2026 begins on Friday, September 11, featuring a diverse lineup that includes K-pop group Stray Kids and the British band Jamiroquai. Stray Kids will headline the Palco Mundo at 0h05 on Saturday morning, marking the first time a K-pop group has served as a headliner for the festival. Jamiroquai is scheduled to perform at the Palco Sunset at 22h45 on Friday night. Other notable performers on Friday include Brazilian DJ Alok, who will present his Keep Art Human project, and K-pop artists Hwasa and Nexz. Hwasa is specifically noted as the first Korean female soloist to perform at the event. The festival continues through September 13, with upcoming headliners including Maroon 5 and Twenty One Pilots. Viewers can watch the event via Multishow, Canal Bis, Globoplay, and TV Globo. While center-left sources focus on the comprehensive schedule and viewing options for the general public, a center-right source emphasizes the historic nature of Hwasa's performance as a female soloist from Korea.

How each side framed it

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These sources framed the event as a logistical guide for fans, focusing on schedules, setlists, and broadcast details.
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This source framed the event around the milestone achievement of a female Korean soloist performing at the festival.

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