KCON LA 2026 just got even more exciting!
KCON, the premier convention for all things K-pop and K-culture, takes place on August 14-16, alongside their nightly concert series, M Countdown, which features K-pop’s biggest acts.
Today, CJ ENM revealed they are bringing even more star-studded artists and guests to the convention and on M Countdown. Held at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena, EVAN, H//PE Princess, MODYSSEY, NEXZ and PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SHINSEKAI Debut Members will be making their very first appearance on stage at M Countdown. They may drop by a few events throughout the convention, but official plans will be announced later. This marks the artists’ first-ever appearance at KCON LA.
Following his departure from ENHYPEN and the announcement of his debut album, EVAN (formerly known as HEESEUNG) makes his first-ever North American appearance on the M Countdown stage. ENHYPEN previously performed at KCON in 2022 and 2024.
Rookie groups H//PE Princess, MODYSSEY, NEXZ, and PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SHINSEKAI Debut Members will also perform and meet fans in the U.S. for the very first time.
The Mnet survival competition series, PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SHINSEKAI, is currently in production with their weekly episodes to find their new group. The live finale is set for Saturday, June 6, in Japan, which will give the debut members two months to prepare before their KCON appearance.
H//PE Princess and PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SHINSEKAI Debut Members are set to appear on M Countdown on Friday, which includes KickFlip, SANTOS BRAVOS, TREASURE, &TEAM, and headliners NCT 127. MODYSSEY performs on Saturday, alongside ILLIT, izna, P1Harmony, TAEYONG (of NCT), YEONJUN, with headliners TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT). EVAN and NEXZ performs on Sunday, with ALLDAY PROJECT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, JO1, MEOVV, and headliners ZEROBASEONE.
As for KCON’s special guests, Korean actors Lee Jun Hyuk (Stranger, The Art of Sarah), PARK EUN BIN (Extraordinary Attorney Woo) and Sangheon Lee (XO, Kitty) will be making special appearances at the convention and at M Countdown, giving fans the opportunity to see them in person.
Tickets are still available for both the convention and concert, or packaged together, alongside other fan opportunities.
KCON LA will be from August 14 to August 16 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. M Countdown takes place at the Crypto.com Arena. For more information, click here.
