PROJECT 1004

Tag: kpop

  • Enjoy Days of Fan Activities with &TEAM During KCON LA Promotions 2026

    Enjoy Days of Fan Activities with &TEAM During KCON LA Promotions 2026

    &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

    Link to Event: https://grammymuseum.org/event/global-spin-live-team/

    &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.

    8.14.2026 (Friday) – KCON LA 2026 – Day 1

    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 to Hold Meet & Greet and FANNECT in LA with ARAISE

    KEYVITUP to Hold Meet & Greet and FANNECT in LA with ARAISE

    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.

  • IZNA to Hold a Fan Sign Event with KPOP NARA in LA

    IZNA to Hold a Fan Sign Event with KPOP NARA in LA

    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.

  • MEOVV to Hold LA Fansign and & Photo Event with MAKESTAR

    MEOVV to Hold LA Fansign and & Photo Event with MAKESTAR

    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.

  • Big Ocean Returns to Minnesota for Their 2026 Tour

    Big Ocean Returns to Minnesota for Their 2026 Tour

    Minneapolis, MN.

    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.

  • TXT Releases Teaser for ‘Stick with You’

    TXT Releases Teaser for ‘Stick with You’

    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.

  • TWICE to Become the First K-pop Group to Perform in an Arena in Minnesota

    TWICE to Become the First K-pop Group to Perform in an Arena in Minnesota

    K-pop girl group TWICE is set to make history on Sunday, April 12th, by becoming the first K-pop band to perform at an arena in Minnesota. Debuting in 2015 under JYP Entertainment, the nine-member girl group consists of Jihyo, Sana, Momo, Tzuyu, Dahyun, Nayeon, Chaeyoung, Jeongyeon, and Mina. TWICE has become a cultural asset in the K-pop industry. As one of the biggest and most influential K-pop girl groups in K-pop history, they have released many hit songs, including “TT,” “Cheer Up,” “What is Love?,” “Signal,” “Feel Special,” and “Fancy.”

    This is a special tour, as it is the first time a K-pop group has embarked on such an extensive tour. The tour has been running for months and spans multiple countries and states, with over 20 stops in North America alone. This tour also features a special 360-degree stage, transforming the concert experience for fans.

    Minnesota marks the the third to the last stop on TWICE’s 2026 THIS IS FOR Tour. After performing in Minnesota, they will perform in Denver, Colorado then end their North American tour in Austin, Texas.

    The tour is ran by Live Nation and features a diverse selection of seats, VIP options, and merchandise. Tickets can be purchased from ticketmaster.

  • AMPERS&ONE to Become the First K-pop band to Perform at the Mall of America

    AMPERS&ONE to Become the First K-pop band to Perform at the Mall of America

    AMPERS&ONE will become the first K-pop band to perform at the Mall of America. Concert promoter LEO PRESENTS announced via Instagram that AMPERS&ONE will be holding a free performance stage at the Huntington Bank Rotunda at the Mall of America on Saturday, May 16th, 2026. AMPERS&ONE is a 7-member boy band that debuted under FNC Entertainment. The members consists of Kamden, Brian, Jiho, Siyun, Mackiah, Kyrell, and Seungmo. They will be going on their 2026 U.S. tour with LEO PRESENTS in May.

    The free performance includes upgrades that allow attendees to pay to interact with the artists after. The paid tickets tiers include:

    $25 – Hi-Touch

    $75 – VIP
    Group photo
    High Touch after the show
    Priority floor access

    $100 – VVIP
    Group photo
    High Touch after the show
    Priority floor access
    Fan Sign

    $200 – Everything Ticket (Sold Out)
    Group photo
    High Touch after the show
    Priority floor access
    Fan Sign
    Seven Selfie Tickets
    You+

    Other Add-Ons
    $20 – Selfie Ticket (Take selfie with one member)
    $75 – Selfie Bundle (seven selfie tickets)
    $75 – You+ (Solo photo of you and the group)

    Read more about the event and purchase an upgrade here: https://www.leopresents.com/tm-event/2026-ampersone-live-tour-born-to-define-in-minneapolis-bloomington/

  • KCON Drops 2026 KCON LA Line Up

    KCON Drops 2026 KCON LA Line Up

    KCON recently announced their KCON LA 2026 lineup and fans were not disappointed. Many K-pop fans announced their excitement at this year’s line up. KCON is a yearly 3-day event in LA where some of the biggest K-pop artists come to the US to perform. In the day time, KCON hosts a convention that gives fans an opportunity to interact with K-pop idols, discover Korean brands, and see their favorite artists perform. In the evening, the fans can attend a popular K-pop music broadcast called M Countdown.

    For this year’s line up, fans can see many returning artists (ex. TXT, NCT 127, izna, ALLDAY PROJECT, JO1, MEOVV, from20 & HELLO GLOOM, and P1HARMONY) and some new artists (ex. &TEAM, So!YoON, ONE PACT, KEYVITUP, RESCENE, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, and KickFlip). &TEAM has performed at KCON Japan before but this will be their first time performing at KCON LA. It will also mark their first official performance in the US. Usually more artists are announced as the date draws closer. So, if you are disappointed because your favorite artist has not been announced, don’t give up! There may still be a chance that they may attend KCON LA.

    The official schedule has yet to be released. Usually, this is released a week or two before the convention begins. However, KCON did announce their first round of artists which stages they will be performing at.

    This year, it looks like KCON has three stages. The three stages are the X Stage, Artist Stage, and M Countdown. Last year they had the Busking Stage outdoors. They have not announced the stage so their may be a possibility that there is no Busking Stage this year.

    The X Stage is a stage in the convention where newer artists can perform. This stage is meant to give exposure to newer or up-and-coming K-pop bands. Strategically placed in the heart of the convention where attendees are walking around and waiting in line at the booths at the convention, this stage allows fans to find and see new artists. The artists rotate to and from this stage.

    The Artist Stage is usually for artists from bigger companies. This stage is more like a festival stage where artists perform the entire day in ~45 minute sets. With upgraded tickets, convention attendees can go to the front stage access area. With GA, convention attendees can watch the stages from behind the premium ticket holder’s location. Artists like &TEAM, YEONJUN, P1HARMONY, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, ILLIT, izna, etc. will be performing here.

    And lastly, the M Countdown Stage is held at the Crypto.com Arena (right next to the LA Convention Center). It is the celebration that ends the day. Fans can watch their favorite artists perform live on a big stage. There are various types of seats available for all fans to watch and enjoy the performances. From standing pit to sitting sections, fans from all ages can watch and enjoy the performances of their favorite artists.

    Which artist are you excited to see at KCON LA 2026 this year?

  • SF9 Celebrates 10th Year Debut Anniversary with a Special Album ‘About Love’.

    SF9 Celebrates 10th Year Debut Anniversary with a Special Album ‘About Love’.

    SF9 recently announced that they will be releasing a special album on March 25th, 2026. This album marks 10 years since their debut. SF9 is a Korean boyband that debuted under FNC entertainment on October 5th, 2016. Known for their rock bands like F.T. Island and CNBLUE, SF9 is FNC Entertainment’s first dancing boy band. Their name is an abbreviation for “Sensational Feeling 9”. The members consist of Youngbin, Inseong, Jaeyoon, Zuho (not participating in this comeback), Dawon, Taeyang (currently on hiatus as he is serving his military service), Hwiyoung, and Chani. Originally debuting as a 9-member boy band, member Rowoon left the band to pursue acting in 2023.

    During their recent US tour, member Inseong mentioned that SF9 will try their best to make 2026 filled with SF9. Fans can see their hard work and efforts to meet their fans this year as the members have already been participating in many things:

    • Inseong recently released his first solo album, ‘Crossfade:’ and has been performing at festivals.
    • Youngbin is currently participating in his first musical. He is starring as Lee Hae-rang in the Musical ‘Secretly Greatly: THE LAST’.
    • Dawon returned from his military service and held a successful fan meeting with his fans.
    • Taeyang had a fan meeting with his fans and SF9 members before going on hiatus to fulfill his military service.
    • Chani celebrated his birthday and released a cover of ‘yours’ by Damons year. Jaeyoon participated in this cover song by singing the chorus and directing the special YouTube video for this cover.
    • Jaeyoon will be starring in the upcoming musical, ‘Navillera’. The teaser for the musical can be found here < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHgwapYl7R8&gt;

    And in two days, SF9 will be releasing their new album titled, ‘About Love’. Fans are especially excited as this will be the first comeback with Dawon since he has returned from his military service.

    Quite different from their ‘Love Race’ concept, ‘About Love’ features all ballad tracks and a more sophisticated and mature image. The SF9 members can be seen wearing darker colors, giving Fall/Winter romantic vibes, and strolling the streets of Seoul. FNC Entertainment and SF9 has been teasing the release by releasing instrumental teasers of upcoming tracks, releasing the album concept photos, doing YouTube live broadcasting with Fantasy (name for SF9 fans), and posting a playlist recommended by SF9 members.

    Stay tune for the album release on the 25th!