HYBE JAPAN partners with KLAP for Kep1er’s Japan fan meeting in 2026, expanding to multiple cities and offering VIP experiences.
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HYBE JAPAN has partnered with the Korean talent agency KLAP to co-host the Japan fan meeting for Kep1er, titled 'Kep1arcade'. HYBE JAPAN provides optimal solutions for the Japanese market to support the growth and development of artists from both HYBE MUSIC GROUP and other labels, through music business, marketing, performances, content production, and product planning, production, and sales. Based on this partnership, the experience division of HYBE JAPAN will support diverse content development for fans at the Kep1er Japan fan meeting scheduled for May 2026. In conjunction with this announcement, advance ticket sales for members of the official Kep1er fan club 'Kep1ian Japan' began today, March 12, at 19:00. Kep1er held their first fan meeting in Japan, 'Kep1er JAPAN FAN MEETING “Fairy Fantasia”', in 2023 at the Tokyo Garden Theater, attracting approximately 20,000 fans over three performances across two days. The upcoming fan meeting 'Kep1arcade' will expand further, hosting a total of six performances across four venues in Osaka, Tokyo, and Aichi. Expectations are high for this evolving Kep1er to meet fans directly and share special moments. ■Event Overview Kep1er JAPAN FANMEETING 'Kep1arcade' [Venue and Dates] May 15, 2026 (Fri) at Fenice Sakai [Osaka] May 16, 2026 (Sat) at Fenice Sakai [Osaka] May 17, 2026 (Sun) at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA [Tokyo] May 19, 2026 (Tue) at Tachikawa Stage Garden [Tokyo] May 20, 2026 (Wed) at Tachikawa Stage Garden [Tokyo] May 22, 2026 (Fri) at Okaya Steel Nagoya Public Hall [Aichi] [Ticket Prices] ◆Reserved Seat: 13,200 yen (tax included) ◆Upgraded VIP Seat: 24,200 yen (tax included) - Guaranteed front area - Group photo with Kep1er For details on how to apply, please check the official Kep1er website. ■Related Links Kep1er Official Website
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