FurryJoA (Furry Joining of Asia) is held in Goyang, South Korea, and grew from roughly 1,133 attendees in 2024 to 2,372 in 2025, making it one of the fastest-growing furry conventions in Asia. The event serves as a regional meeting point for attendees from Korea, Japan, China, and Taiwan, and raised 10,000,000 KRW for the Bridge Disaster Relief Association in 2025.
Returning to the YMCA International Youth Cultural Center in Goyang, South Korea, the February 21-22, 2026 edition adopts the "Magic and Fantasy" theme.
Attendees can expect a fantasy-inspired experience featuring themed decorations, local dealer's dens, and international networking opportunities.
FurryJoA has grown significantly since its inception, rising from fewer than 500 attendees in 2020 to over 2,300 for its 2025 "Sports" theme. This makes it one of the fastest-growing furry conventions in Asia. The convention pairs this growth with local philanthropy, raising over 10,000,000 KRW for the Bridge Disaster Relief Association in 2025.
Curated stays near YMCA International Youth Cultural Center, Goyang, South Korea.
The nearest airport is Incheon International Airport (ICN), South Korea's primary international hub, about 70 minutes from Goyang by airport bus or AREX express train to Seoul Station followed by Subway Line 3 northbound. Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is closer for domestic and regional flights and connects directly to the Seoul subway system. The YMCA International Youth Cultural Center in Goyang is near the KINTEX exhibition area, reachable via Subway Line 3 to the Jeongbalsan or Daehwa stations. From central Seoul, the journey to Goyang takes about 40 minutes by subway.
The convention is held at the YMCA International Youth Cultural Center in Goyang, in the Ilsan district near KINTEX. Hotels in the Ilsan area around KINTEX and along Subway Line 3 offer convenient access. Central Seoul is also a practical base, with the subway providing a direct route to the venue. Budget-friendly guesthouses (known locally as goshiwon) are plentiful throughout the Ilsan and Hongdae areas.
FurryJoA 2024 drew 1,133 attendees, including 494 fursuiters and 67 international participants, establishing the convention as a serious regional gathering.
Historical data and growth track record
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| Year | Dates | Theme | Attendance | Charity Raised | Guest(s) of Honor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2027 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2026 | Feb 21-22 | Magic and Fantasy | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2025 | Feb 22-23 | Sports | 2,372 | ₩10,000,000(Bridge Disaster Relief Association) | None Announced |
2024 | TBA | Discover | 1,133 | TBA | None Announced |
2023 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2022 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
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