KCON JAPAN 2026 reveals 11 new artists for the festival, enhancing its vibrant program for global K-POP fans from May 8-10.
February/6/2026 13:13
CJ ENM announced the second artist lineup for 'KCON JAPAN 2026', which will be held for three days from May 8 (Friday) to May 10 (Sunday) at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. The artists announced this time are a total of 11 groups: EVNNE, Heart2Hearts, IS:SUE, izna, KickFlip, KIM JAE HWAN, KISS OF LIFE, ME:I, MODYSSEY, NiziU, and P1Harmony. The unique festival 'KCON JAPAN 2026', created together by global K-POP fans and artists, has released an additional artist lineup, generating excitement. This year's 'KCON JAPAN 2026' is set to evolve further, expanding its program to convey the vibrant energy unique to KCON. Through diverse stages that reflect the voices of fandoms worldwide and participatory content that can only be experienced at KCON, it aims to realize 'irreplaceable experiences' with global fans. Together with previously announced artists &TEAM, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, CORTIS, INI, JO1, and TWS, a total of 17 groups are confirmed to perform at 'KCON JAPAN 2026', promising a richer performance and special experiences for fans around the world. KCON has been held in various locations worldwide since its inception in Irvine, USA in 2012, establishing a festival model that encompasses Korean culture, including K-beauty, K-food, and K-content, centered around music. It has been held in 14 regions worldwide, including Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and America, with a total offline attendance of approximately 2.23 million people. Through digital platforms, tens of millions of global fans are building fandoms that transcend language barriers and borders, helping artists expand globally and enhancing its presence as a global K-POP festival.
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