&TEAM is a Japanese boyband that was created through the survival program &Audition – The Howling. The band consists of members K, MAKI, JO, Nicholas, YUMA, TAKI, Harua, FUMA, and EJ. They were the first boyband to debut under YX Labels, one of HYBE’s Japanese labels. The band consists of Korean and Japanese members.
&TEAM made their debut in December of 2022. Up until recently, they primarily focused on releasing Japanese songs and promoting in Japan. Through their promotions and album releases, they had already built a strong fan base in Japan and abroad. Much to the anticipation of K-pop fans, &TEAM made their official Korean debut last year. They debuted with the mini album, ‘Back to Life’ and promoted in Korea – attending music shows, etc.
As &TEAM has only promoted in Asia, many western fans were sad to not be able to see the group perform live. However, KCON LA 2026 will mark their first attempt at testing their popularity in the western market. The demand for &TEAM in the US can be seen by how fast tickets sold out and how many fans applied and participated in all the &TEAM fan events taking place during their upcoming trip to the US.
Below are some of the events &TEAM will be doing while on their US promotions for KCON LA 2026:
8.11.2026 (Tuesday) – HELLO82 82Summer with &TEAM & Fan Sign Event
One of HELLO82’s most popular events is their Employee of the Day event. In this event, a K-POP artist becomes a HELLO82 employee. They do things like help with the check out counters, help with directing fans, etc.
This even will also include a fansign. 30 lucky winners will get to do a private fansign with &TEAM. This is a raffle opportunity. The more albums you buy, the higher the likelihood that you will be chosen to attend the fansign. More information of the fansign can be found here.
8.12.2026 (Wednesday) – GRAMMY MUSEUM Performance – SOLD OUT
&TEAM will be holding a discussion and special performance with GRAMMY Museum. The even sold out before it was announced on social media. People subscribed to GRAMMY Museum were notified early of the upcoming event and it quickly sold out.
At KCON, &TEAM will be participating at the Artists Stage at the Los Angeles Convention Center and the M Countdown concert at the crypto.com arena on Day 1. They will also hold a special stage performance with Santos Bravos.
8.15.2026 (Saturday) – KPOP NARA Fansign – Winners Announced
The KPOP NARA fansign event was the first fan event announced for &TEAM’s upcoming trip to the US. The fansign required for possible attendees to purchase an album and submit a creative video explaining why they should be allowed to attend the fan sign. The 50 lucky winners were announced.
Those were all the events that have been announced so far. If any more are announced, I will make sure to update this post. Outside of these fan events, &TEAM recently announced on WEVERSE that they will be having their second Korean album comeback. This mini album is titled ‘Mark on Me‘ and is expected to be released on September 8th, 2026. Fans are already excited to see how this new comeback will turn out. Hybe released a video teasing the comeback. The video can be found below.
KEYVITUP is a five-member boy group that made their debut this year under the label iNKODE. Even though it’s only been a couple of months since their debut, they’ve already earned recognition for their steady vocal skills and strong live performances. The group is made up of Rukia, Hyunmin, Taehwan, Sena, and Jaein, and they launched their careers in April of this year with the tracks “KEYVITUP” and “LEGENDARY.” They initially drew attention in the industry as the first boy group produced by K-pop legend Kim Jae Joong, and since then they’ve kept busy promoting their music, appearing at numerous events, and taking part in a variety of TV shows. Most recently, they took the stage at KCON JAPAN 2026.
ARAISE announced that they will be having a FANNECT with KEYVITUP on Thursday, August 13th, 2026. The event will be taking place at The Eastwood Mainstage at Eastwood Performing Arts Center. The event allows for fans to purchase a silver, gold, or diamond tier tickets. Each tier allows fans to do different things with the artist. More information about the event can be found here. This event will be taking place the day before KCON.
The second event that KEYVITUP will have with ARAISE will be a fanmeeting in LA. The event will be taking place on Monday, August 17th, 2026 — the day after KCON LA 2026 at KPOP BESTIE. Fans can do many things with the artists. From taking polaroid photos, photo booth photos, to doing a fansign, this event will be more interactive. More information can be found here.
KPOP NARA just announced on their social media that they will also be doing a fansign event with IZNA during KCON this year. The event will take place on Sunday, August 16th-the last day of KCON LA 2026. IZNA is the girl group that debuted in November 2024 through the popular singing survival program, “I-LAND 2”. They debuted with the song “IZNA”, which was produced by The Black Label’s Teddy. They recently just released the ‘SET THE TEMPO’ album with the title track “METRONOME”.
The KPOP NARA event information can be find here. The fansign will allow the first 50 people to get a chance to do a fansign with IZNA. Fans had to buy the album from the event page then fill out the form to confirm their spot in the fansign. The fansign quickly sold out.
They also made a surprise announcement that they will allow some fans to view the fansign. The first 50 people to purchase the viewing ticket were allowed to attend the event as viewers. These tickets quickly sold out as well.
There are a lot of announcements of K-POP artists holding fan events in Los Angeles. These artists will be in town for KCON LA — the biggest K-POP event in the US. The 3-day convention allows for K-POP Fans to see their favorite artists perform live. With many artists in town, this gives K-pop artists the opportunity to hold events and interact with their international fans. KPOP NARA had announced fan sign events with &TEAM,SANTOS BRAVOS, and TAEYONG of NCT. ARAISE announced their fan event with KEYVITUP. And just a week ago, MAKESTAR announced their fansign and fan event with KickFlip. MAKESTAR made another announcement, they will be holding a fansign and fan event with MEOVV. This event will be taking place on Monday, August 17th — the day after KCON LA.
MEOVV is under The Black Label (BLACKPINK’s Korean label). The band created lots of pre-debut buzz when it was rumored and confirmed that the band will include the famous child model Ella. Ella became popular online for her elegant looks and for looking like JENNIE of BLACKPINK. The band debuted in September 2024 with the song, “MEOW”. The band consists of members Ella, Narin, Sooin, Gawon, and Anna. Since their debut, they have been steadily building their fan base and releasing many popular songs with unique concepts.
Recently, they have released their EP ‘Bite Me’. The album features the title tracks “Ddi Ro Ri” and “Hit ‘Em”. The fun songs, iconic dances, catchy intro verses, and concept already has confirmed the EP’s uniqueness and popularity.
The MAKESTAR event will take place from July 13th to July 19th, KST. Fans can enter for a chance to be one of the lucky fans who get to do a fansign with MEOVV or take polaroids with MEOVV. More information of the event can be found here. The event allows for multiple entries and require fans to purchase albums to be entered into the event.
Outside of the fan event, this will be MEOVV’s second appearance at KCON LA. Last year, they participated in KCON LA 2025 by participating at the Artist Stage and performing at the M Countdown Stage. This year, they will be doing the same activities with their newly released songs.
KCON is the largest US Korean Convention that is held in Los Angeles every August. Thousands of people travel to LA to attend the event. The event brings some of the most popular and/or up-and-coming K-pop artists together. Fans can attend the convention during the day to check out Korean brands (cosmetics, food, etc.) and get freebies. Or they can also get the chance to attend close up stages to see their favorite artists live, participate in fan meetings, or interact with their favorite artists. In the evening, fans can go to the night concert at the crypto.com arena and watch the concert line up. With KCON LA 2026 quickly approaching, KCON and other organizers are finalizing their events in preparation for the big day and have been making big announcements on their social media. Check out what to expect and look forwards to for KCON LA 2026.
KCON Special Stages
KCON recently announced more special stages for this year’s M Countdown stages. The special stages are something that fans have always look forward to when it comes to big events like the end of year shows or KCON.
The new stages include a special collaboration stage with Park Gun Wook, Kyehoon, and So Jung Hwan. Park Gun Wook became a member of ZEROBASEONE from the popular survival show “Boys Planet“. ZEROBASEONE has been participating in KCON since their debut in 2024. Kyehoon is the oldest member of JYP’s up and coming boyband KickFlip. This will be their first time participating in KCON LA. So Jung Hwan is from Treasure. Treasure debuted in 2020. This will be their second US event. They held their first US tour last year. The collaboration song between the three groups has not been announced yet. Fan are excited about what kind of performance they will give.
ZEROBASEONE will be performing a special stage of ‘Exotic’ from their new mini album 「𝘼𝙨𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙙-」.
Kim Tae Rae from ZEROBASEONE will be performing a solo cover stage of ‘Love Wins All’ by IU.
MEOVV will be performing a cover of BLACKPINK’s ‘뛰어(JUMP)’. MEOVV has been dropping hints about this special stage in their fan calls. And fans were excited that hey guessed correctly when the stage was confirmed this week. This will be MEOVV’s second time performing at KCON.
ALPHA DRIVE ONE (AD1) and Wing will have a collab stage for AD1’s pre-debut song, ‘Formula’. ALPHA DRIVE ONE was formed through “Boys II Planet” (the second season of Boys Planet). Wing is a well-known beatboxer who has produced viral songs like ‘Dopamine’. This will be both of their first time participating in KCON LA.
KCON also announced that NCT 127 will also have a special stage at M Countdown. They will be performing one of their new songs for the first time at the evening concert. NCT is an evolving group formed by SM Entertainment. This year, many of the member’s contracts have expired/will expire. Members Mark, TEN, and WINWIN have decided not to renew their contracts with SM Entertainment and have chosen to start their own solo journeys. NCT 127 performed at KCON LA last year. They will be performing again this year with the return of members TAEYONG and JAEHYUN from their military service. Taeyong will be dropping a new solo album and NCT 127 will be releasing a new album to celebrate their 10 year anniversary.
A new announcement is the inclusion of Wanna One as a special performer for the M Countdown Stage on Day 1 of KCON. Wanna One was the first boyband produced by the popular survival program, “Produce 101”. The band debuted in 2017 and had many hit songs like ‘Energetic’ and ‘Boomerang’. Their contract ended in 2018 and they have been pursuing solo careers in music, variety shows, and acting since their group contract ended.
This year, they recently held a reunion variety show. Members Kang Daniel and Lai Kuan-Lin will not be participating in the special stages and comeback as Daniel is currently serving his mandatory military service and Lai Kuan-Lin is currently focusing on his new career path. Lai Kuan-Lin was able to make a short appearance in their comeback variety show and fans were thankful to see him and get an update on how he has been.
Outside of the special stages, KCON has also announced that the “X-Stage” will be referred to as the “Toyota Music Den Stage” this year. They added new line ups to the previously announced lineup. The X-Stage was the stage where smaller or up and coming artists could perform. The performances were filmed and later broadcasted on YouTube. The stage is strategically placed in the convention so it could attract passerby and introduce the bands to a larger audience. The new lineup for the stage can be seen above. H//PE Princess, K01KEYZ, cosmosy, MODYSSEY, and NEXZ were added to the lineup.
Artists will also be participating at the dance stage this year. KCON announced a dance stage sponsored by SANRIO. Artists stopping by this stage include H//PE Princess, Cosmosy, MODYSSEY, and RESCENE.
KPOP NARA Fan Sign Events
This year, KPOP NARA has partnered with many K-pop artists to bring a fan sign event to fans visiting LA for KCON LA 2026. The artists they have announced collaborations with include &TEAM, SANTOS BRAVOS, and TAEYONG of NCT.
The &TEAM fan sign event allows for 50 lucky winners to attend a fan sign with &TEAM and get a ‘We on Fire’ album signed. The event entry runs from June 24th, 2026 – July 7th, 2026. The winners will be contacted and announced on July 20th. The event is expected to take place on August 15th, 2026 in LA. To enter for the &TEAM events, fans must:
Purchase one of &TEAM’s ‘We on Fire’ albums from KPOP NARA. There is a limit of 1 entry per person. The event page can be found here.
Fans must create and upload a public video explaining why they should be chosen for the fan sign and also include the necessary tags: #andTEAM #KPOPNARA #KPOPNARASUMMERFANTASY
Submit the video on the video submission form.
There is also the possibility that KPOPNARA may invite 50 more participants to be viewers and watch the fan sign event take place.
The SANTOS BRAVOS fan sign is similar to the &TEAM fan sign. Fifty lucky fans will be able to attend the fan sign and get their album signed. Entries can be submitted from June 24th, 2026 until July 7th, 2026. The luck winners will be announced and contacted on July 20th, 2026. The event will be held in LA on August 12th, 2026. To enter for the SANTOS BRAVOS fan sign, fans must:
Purchase one of SANTOS BRAVOS – Dual deluxe album. There is a limit of 1 entry per person. The event page can be found here.
Fans must create an original drawing and publish it publicly online with the tags: #SANTOSBRAVOS #KPOPNARA #KPOPNARASUMMERFANTASY
Submit the drawing using the drawing submission form.
The TAEYONG fan sign event is scheduled to take place in LA on August 16th, 2026. Different from the &TEAM and SANTOS BRAVOS entry, it allows for multiple entries and has different ways for fans to participate. It is a raffle system. The event runs from July 1st, 2026 until July 14th, 2026. Winners will be announced on July 23rd, 2026. To enter fans can:
Purchase a TAEYONG – The 1st Album ‘WYLD’ OR participate in the “Free Entry” option. For the Free Entry option, fans MUST purchase the album on-site upon arriving for the fan sign OR bring their own copy of the exact album. More information can be found here.
Fill out the required entry form for the entry type you are making.
Arise recently also announced that they will be holding a fan connect for new rookie boyband KEYVITUP. KEYVITUP is a 5-member boyband under iNKODE — the company created by famous TVXQ member Kim Jae Joong. They recently debuted this year and has already made waves with their stable live vocals. They recently participated at KCON Japan. The fan connect will take place at The Eastwood Mainstage at Eastwood Performing Arts Center on Thursday, the day before KCON begins.
Are you excited for KCON? Every year, KCON changes a little bit. This year, it seems like it will be bigger than ever. With reunions of Wanna One, the first performance for many artists like &TEAM and TREASURE, and the big fan events taking place in the same weekend.
Growing up, I never thought I would ever call myself a K-pop concert photographer. Being a concert photographer never crossed my mind.
However, when I returned to the US after living in South Korea for 3 years, I really missed photography. When I lived in Korea, there were so many things to take photos of. I could just wander the streets for hours and just take photos of the alleyways and landscape or meet with actors and models to photograph them. However, back in the US, I had no connections and nothing to photograph.
On a whim, I bought a last minute ticket to see SIK-K live in Minnesota. I had no idea who he was other than he was a Korean rapper. I didn’t know his songs. I didn’t even know what he looked like. But he was performing at a local venue that allowed point and shoot cameras. So I bought a ticket to his show. The night before, I watched some videos on how to take concert photos. The next day, I lined up early so I could get a good spot for the show. SIK-K’s concert was so so so good. He had so much energy, used the stage really well, and was really good at interacting with the audience. There was never a dull moment during the concert. I think the concert was one of the best concert ever and it made me fall in love with concert photography and Korean hip-hop music.
After the concert, I was suddenly obsessed with concert photography and wanted to do as many event and concert photography as possible. I started attending all local events, collaborating with local k-pop cover dance groups, k-pop stores, and k-pop event organizers. Then, suddenly, I started working with artists, companies, and artist promoters. On my journey to become a concert photographer, I learned a lot. Here are some of my tips that helped me become a better concert and event photographer.
Tip #1: Attend local events and practice photographing low light and fast moving subjects.
Local events are the best to learn and grow! You don’t have to pay anything to attend and can practice with local talents! Usually, these events do not have professional lighting so your really have to test your skills and learn how to shoot in low light settings. But these events are the best to learn how to shoot in low light, in shutter priority/manual mode, and how to shoot fast moving subjects!
I have worked with local cover dance groups and k-pop event organizers in Minnesota. I really appreciate these opportunities as it allowed me to learn, grow my skills, and helped me prepare for those moments when a K-pop artist really comes to my town. I learned where I want to stand, how to shoot in low light, how to prepare for unexpected settings, what the limitations of my instruments are, and how to edit photos quickly.
Tip #2: Reflect and Critique Your Work!
You can’t get better if you don’t look at your work and critique it. What could I have done better? What should I change for next time? What did I learn from this experience? What was I lacking? What photos should I had taken? Ask yourself these questions and critique your work!
I shot a concert once and was super disappointed in the photos that I took. Out of the entire shoot, I only had 2 good photos that could be posted. And the photos I took lacked diversity. From then on, I started to be more critical of my work and reflecting on what I could have done better, how I can prevent this from happening again next time, and created a shot list of must-have photos.
Tip #3: Pay to attend local concerts that allow point and shoots to practice.
Go to that local concert that is happening on the weekend. Get there early, wait in line, and find a good spot to take photos from. This is a great way to practice shooting in different modes (manual, aperture priority, shutter priority, etc.), finding ways to be creative with photography, and it is low stress!
Also some bands may be really appreciative of it! I have been DM’d by a few artists or they reposted my work! So go to the local club shows and practice photography (and editing afterwards).
Tip #4: Understand the Industry Standards
Understand what the industry standards are for the type of concert photography that you want to do. Not everything is the same. For an example, some music photography/publications require photos to be sent to them by the next morning. However, K-pop is a little more strict about the image of their artists and companies are willing to wait longer for better photos. As, you usually have to wait for the management to approve the final photos.
Tip #5: Do other kinds of photography!
Doing beauty and portrait photography really helped me learn how to do skin retouching and making the subject pop. This has helped me tremendously in concert photography! And for K-pop events and concerts as the companies are more strict.
Concert photography has made me comfortable with shooting in low light, different modes, fast moving subjects, and editing photos! I really recommend photographers to try different kinds of photography to improve your skills!
Was there any tip that surprised you? Or want other tips? Comment below!
The large crowd surrounding Huntington Bank Rotunda at the Mall of America got louder as it got closer to 6PM. Everyone was waiting for the first K-pop band to ever perform at the Mall of America. Debuting in 2023 under FNC Entertainment, AMPERS&ONE is a 7-member boyband that consists of Kamden, Brian, Jiho, Siyun, Mackiah, Kyrell, and Seungmo.
Who is AMPERS&ONE?
AMPERS&ONE combines “ampersand” (&) and “one” to represent the group’s mission: uniting together to achieve their dreams. Even before their debut, they were already making waves in the industry, thanks in part to popular Boys Planet contestants Brian and Kamden. Since then, the band has continued to grow steadily.
What sets AMPERS&ONE apart is their remarkable international makeup. Kamden and Kyrell are from Seattle, Brian is Chinese-Canadian, Jiho spent a year living in Massachusetts, and Mackiah has Australian roots. This global background gives the group a unique advantage — they can connect and communicate comfortably with fans all around the world.
They recently released their fourth mini album titled, Definition. This mini album features six songs led by their title track, “GOD”. The title track showcases a more mature side of the group, telling a story of rising from the ground, overcoming doubt, and being ignored to finally claiming their place at the top. It also incorporates traditional Korean instruments in the song and has an addictive and repetitive melody. The album has a diverse mix of sounds, from the upbeat pop song like “All Eyes on You” to the heartfelt ballad track like “Tears in Your Smile” and upbeat hip hop dance track like “What you Talking About”. The members also participated in writing the songs in the album.
Performance at Mall of America.
AMPERS&ONE held a free performance at 6PM. Although the show was free, fans had the opportunity to purchase upgrades to get closer floor seats to watch the show and interact with the idols. Some of the VIP events were held before the concert. However, the High Touch Event and the You+ and Selfie events were held after the show. The full schedule can be seen on the Instagram post below:
Before the show started, many people could be seen crowding around the Huntington Bank Rotunda. The lucky few who were able to get upgrades or claimed floor wristbands were able to stand by the stage to watch the performance. Everyone else was encouraged to watch the performance from the balcony from the other floors.
AMPERS&ONE opened their show with their newest title track, “GOD”. The performance started at 6PM and ended at 8PM. Throughout their entire performance, the boys could be seen giving 100% of their energy. From dancing vigorously on stage to interacting with the crowd, every second was filled with entertainment and energy. Fans could be seen singing along to the songs, shouting fan chants, and dancing throughout the entire performance. Some of the members even stepped off stage to interact with the fans.
Outside of their songs, AMPERS&ONE prepared special unit stages for the fans. Kamden and Jiho performed a dance cover to “Fever” by Enhypen; Brian and Kyrell sung a cover of “Love Story” by Taylor Swift; and Mackiah, Seungmo, and Siyun prepared a cover of “Drag Me Down” by One Direction.
During their short commentary breaks, the members mentioned how excited they were to be back in Minnesota again. They were here last year for their 1st US tour. Member Kamden mentioned that it was his dream to perform at a big mall. He thanked everyone for making his dream come true. They also talked about how they came a day early to rehearse and set up and were able to ride the log and SpongeBob rides at Nickelodeon Universe inside the Mall. Throughout the night, the members also thanked Mall of America for allowing them to have their concert there. In good FNC style, Mackiah ended the night by telling fans to attend their other stops if they wish to see AMPERS&ONE perform again.
AMPERS&ONE is currently on their <BORN TO DEFINE> U.S. Tour with LEO Presents. They are about halfway done with their tour. They are visiting 17 U.S. cities for this tour. After their Minnesota show, they will be heading to Des Moines, Iowa then to Kansas City, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Albuquerque, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, and ending their tour in San Jose on June 2nd. The tour features lots of merch that fans and concert attendees can purchase. The prices and items can be seen below.
After a year’s wait, Minnesota Pados were able to see Big Ocean perform in Minnesota again. Big Ocean performed at the Fine Line in Minneapolis on April 14th. Pado is the name for Big Ocean’s official fandom. Big Ocean is a three-member K-pop band that debuted under Parastar Entertainment in 2024. All members are hard of hearing. Since their debut, they have grown a large and dedicated global fanbase. The three members are PJ, Chanyeon, and Jiseok.
Minneapolis holds a special place in Big Ocean’s heart. Not only has Minnesota fans showed their love for Big Ocean by attending multiple Big Ocean events to show their support, but because Minnesota was also their first stop when they were on their first U.S. Tour last year. The members mentioned on Tuesday night that they were super excited and happy to be back in Minnesota again.
The concert started at 7PM. VIP fans were allowed into the venue at 5:30PM to do fan engagements. They were able to do a fan sign, high touch, take group photos, and attend sound check with Big Ocean. General ticket holders were able to enter the venue at 6PM.
Last year, Big Ocean radiated youthful energy on stage, but this year their performances carried a sense of experience and maturity. They ran through both newer tracks and beloved fan favorites, making for a concert that felt exciting and familiar, yet refreshingly different.
One stand out moment came when member PJ complimented a fan by saying, “I love your smile.” The fans flushed and the fans erupted in cheers. Jiseok joked saying, “Ayyy, are you flirting?”.
Big Ocean prepared many new solo stages this year. PJ performed his solo track, “Sinking” with a twist. He brought a fan from the audience on stage to do a little role playing. Every time PJ reached out to the fan, the fan was expected to run away from him. Fans screamed as PJ caught her, gave her a hug and kissed her on the forehead at the end of the performance.
Chanyeon showcased a different side of himself by preparing a rap stage of the song, ‘Forest of Dreams’. In his previous performances, Chanyeon showcased dance-centered performances by performing ‘Jennie’ by BLACKPINK’s Jennie and a cover of ‘Troublemaker’. by HyunA and Hyun Seung. The audience couldn’t help but dance and jump along with Chanyeon as he utilized the entire stage.
Jiseok did a solo performance to their new track called, ‘Back’.
Big Ocean ended the night with a performance of their new title track, ‘The Greatest Battle’. They also performed fan favorite songs like ‘Slow’ and ‘End of Time’.
Big Ocean’s European tour, which was set to follow their US stop, has been cancelled due to safety concerns.
** A special thanks to Oppang for the opportunity to cover and shoot the show for the Minneapolis stop.
TWICE lit up Grand Casino Arena (previously known as the Xcel Energy Center) in downtown Saint Paul and became the first K-pop band to perform at an arena in Minnesota. They are currently on a long World Tour promoting their album, <THIS IS FOR>. Consisting of 9-members, TWICE debuted under JYP Entertainment in 2015. They have released many hit song such as ‘The Feels’, ‘Signal’, and ‘Likey’. Many fans were excited for this upcoming concert as it will be the first time a big K-pop group will be performing with a big production in Minnesota. Members Dahyun and Chaeyoung were missing from the concert due to health issues. Dahyun fractured her ankle and Chaeyoung hurt her back.
Twice brought concert-goers from all ages and united all generations of K-pop. Some fans were retired 2nd generation K-pop fans whom came out of concert-retirement to see TWICE perform. Others were newer 5th gen K-pop fans who loves TWICE’s newer concepts. Others were K-pop Demon Hunter fans who are exploring K-pop for the first time. No matter what generation K-pop fan you were, everyone was really welcoming, giving out freebies, and excited to celebrate the first K-pop arena tour in Minnesota.
A special part of this tour is its utilization of a raised 360-degree stage. The stage was placed in the middle and allowed more fans to attend the concert and get a closer opportunity to see TWICE perform. Fans had the options to get a seat and watch the performance or to stand in the pit and see TWICE perform closer. Whichever option you chose, it was a good view of their performance.
TWICE performed a wide range of stages. From their B-side tracks to their solo tracks and most popular songs, fans were able to get a full experience of their discography from this concert. Many fans knew the dances from the songs and you can see them dancing along with TWICE as they performed.
Outside of their performance, TWICE had short commentaries with the fans. They did a dance battle with some of the fans and learned a new “meme” (slang) from the audience. The audience taught TWICE the “clock it” gesture. Jihyo had the most fun with the new slang as she quickly picked up the meaning and used it throughout the concert.
TWICE ended the concert by giving fans the choice to choose the last song. Although there were many songs that fans requested, the chosen song was ‘Signal’ released in 2017. Fans screamed with joy as TWICE performed their hit song. During the performance, TWICE walked around the stage, interacted with fans, and greeted everyone.
TWICE will be performing in Denver, Colorado on April 14th then ending their North American tour in Austin, Texas on April 17th. They will fly to Europe and start the European Tour in May.
Tomorrow x Together (TXT) recently released a new MV teaser for their upcoming track ‘Stick with You‘. This will be their first group release since re-signing with Big Hit Entertainment. The teaser features a more sophisticated and mature image of TXT.
TXT debuted in 2019. They were the first boy band to debut in Big Hit Music (formerly Big Hit Entertainment) after BTS and made headlines as BTS’s little brother group. The band consists of members Yeonjun, Soobin, Beomgyu, Huening Kai, and Taehyun. Through the years, fans can see TXT’s growth from exploring different music genres, to finding their musical color, and releasing many hit songs. Their members have also gained a lot of attention for their solo songs, variety show personality, and their MCing skills.
TXT is set to release their 8th album titled, ‘7TH YEAR: When the Wind Pauses Briefly in the Thorn Bushes‘ on April 13th, 2026. The album will feature 8 tracks with their title song being, ‘하루에 하루만 더 (STICK WITH YOU)‘. The album was produced by SLOW RABBIT and “Hitman” BANG.
