The first lineup for 'ACON 2026', a festivity organized by Star News, AAA Organizing Committee, MOTIVE, and D-SOW, has been revealed.
Scheduled for July 25 at the NTSU Arena in Taipei, the 'Asia Artist Awards (AAA)' pre-show event, 'ACON 2026, The Road to AAA 2026: Official Pre-show', will feature performances by MEOVV and CLOSE YOUR EYES (listed alphabetically).
MEOVV, consisting of members Suin, Gawon, Anna, Narin, and Ella, showcased a more intense performance and upgraded music with their digital single 'BURNING UP' last year. They achieved impressive results on domestic and international charts and attended numerous year-end award ceremonies, taking home several trophies.
CLOSE YOUR EYES, with members Jeon Minwook, Ma Jingxiang, Jang Yeojoon, Kim Sungmin, Song Seungho, Kenshin, and Seo Kyungbae, solidified a strong core fandom within a year of debut. They recently released the digital single 'OVEREXPOSED', highlighting their self-produced idol capabilities.
Global fans are eagerly anticipating the performances MEOVV and CLOSE YOUR EYES will deliver at 'ACON 2026'. With Seong Hanbin already announced as the MC for 'ACON 2026', the unveiling of the first lineup has heightened curiosity about the artists yet to be revealed.
'ACON 2026' serves as a prelude to the excitement of 'AAA 2026', bringing together K-pop artists and Asian stars in a musical celebration. The theme for 'ACON 2026' is 'Youth', with artists expected to pour their passion and energy into creating a festival that unites them with the audience.
Kim Ji-won, TenAsia Reporter one@tenasia.co.kr