MBC's 'Show Music Core in MACAU' announces final lineup and ticket sales, featuring diverse K-POP artists for a grand event.
January/27/2026 12:26
MBC 'Show Music Core in MACAU' has released the final lineup. At the same time, it announced the venue and ticket opening date, entering full preparations for the global K-POP festival. The final lineup includes artists who have expanded their presence in the global music market. STAYC, xikers, n.SSign, and Xdinary Heroes joined as the final runners, promising a stage with diverse music genres and vibrant performances. On the first day of the performance, February 7 (Saturday), ALPHA DRIVE ONE, ENHYPEN, KickFlip, STAYC, WayV, and xikers will perform, marking the opening of the event with a splendid stage. On February 8 (Sunday), BOYNEXTDOOR, Hearts2Hearts, NCT's Mark, n.SSign, NCT's TEN, Xdinary Heroes, and ZEROBASEONE will take the stage, concluding the two-day performance. The event will be hosted by TWS's Dohun, Hearts2Hearts' Eina, and ZEROBASEONE's Kim Gyubin and Zhang Hao, further enhancing the excitement on-site. Previously, LE SSERAFIM was scheduled to perform on the 7th and izna on the 8th, but they were ultimately canceled. Korean media recently reported that Japanese members of the groups participating in the event are facing difficulties with visa issuance procedures due to the cooling of Japan-China relations. This 'Show Music Core in MACAU' will be held at the Macao Outdoor Performance Venue, the largest outdoor venue in Macau, expected to deliver an unforgettable experience for K-POP fans through a grand and romantic stage unique to outdoor performances. Ticket reservations for MBC 'Show Music Core in MACAU' on February 7 and 8 will open today (27th) at 1 PM (KST) through Maoyan and uutix.
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