By Shim Sun-ah
CJ ENM, a leading South Korean media and entertainment company, has unveiled the star-studded lineup for the “M Countdown” show at KCON LA 2026, the festival’s signature K-pop concert series. This year, each headlining act will deliver an extended one-hour performance, offering global fans a concert-scale experience.
KCON LA 2026 is set to take place from August 14-16 at Crypto.com Arena and the Los Angeles Convention Center. Following the event in Los Angeles, KCON Japan 2026 will be held from May 8-10 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, marking the festival’s kick-off for the year.
According to the organizer, NCT 127, celebrating its 10th anniversary, will headline alongside Zerobaseone, fresh off their sixth consecutive million-selling album, and TXT, currently preparing for their highly anticipated comeback.
The KCON LA 2026 lineup also boasts a diverse range of rising K-pop stars, including ILLIT, izna, Meovv, P1Harmony, TREASURE, and &Team. Fans can also look forward to special solo performances by Taeyong of NCT and Yeonjun of TXT.
CJ ENM previously announced the lineup for KCON Japan 2026. The Japanese event will feature Alpha Drive One, AxMxP, Baby DONT Cry, Cortis, Hearts2Hearts, KickFlip, Kiss of Life, NiziU, P1Harmony, TWS, Zerobaseone, and &Team.
Since its U.S. debut in 2012, KCON has grown into “the world’s only festival that combines K-pop shows with a convention where fans can experience every aspect of Korean culture — from music and fashion to television and food,” according to CJ ENM.
