{"id":129461,"date":"2026-08-23T22:24:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T22:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/129461\/"},"modified":"2026-08-23T22:24:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T22:24:12","slug":"recap-kcon-la-2026-successfully-wraps-up-with-txt-evan-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/129461\/","title":{"rendered":"[RECAP] KCON LA 2026 Successfully Wraps Up with TXT, EVAN, and More!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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KCON LA 2026 with Olive Young Festa wrapped up its three-day celebration of Korean music, culture, and lifestyle on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Completing its 14th year of connecting global audiences through Korean music, entertainment, food, beauty, and lifestyle, KCON transformed Los Angeles into a vibrant \u201cK-SOUL CITY\u201d for the weekend. The festival\u2019s final day served as a celebratory finale to an unforgettable weekend, featuring a diverse lineup of established favorites, new and rising stars, and special collaborations that highlighted the special bond between artists and fans and the global reach of K-Culture.<\/p>\n

The final M COUNTDOWN show kicked off with a pre-show to get the crowd energized for the full night ahead. Kuromi made her global musical debut while ONE PACT, fresh off their European tour OUTSHINE, kept the momentum going with performances of \u201cDESERVED\u201d and \u201cU so hot.\u201d Through a playful video, KCON ambassador Sung Hanbin introduced the festival\u2019s vision of \u201cK-City\u201d before appearing in person at the edge of the stage to officially kick off the night. To introduce the first special stage, he pumped up the audience with the familiar dance battle signal of \u201cAre you guys ready? Ready? Fight!\u201d, just like on the MNET dance competition show, Street Woman Fighter.<\/p>\n

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World-renowned American choreographer and dancer Kida The Great took the stage alongside acclaimed Japanese-Filipino choreographer RIEHATA for a powerful crew performance celebrating the global influence of street dance. The highlight was when ALLDAY PROJECT\u2018s Bailey emerged from beneath the stage to join the duo. Before her K-Pop debut, Bailey was globally renowned as a dancer and international dance instructor, most notably choreographing for K-Pop artists such as Red Velvet, aespa, Taeyang, and SHINee. Now fully assembled, the three dance geniuses united their diverse backgrounds and styles into one epic performance. Returning afterward, Hanbin noted how the special stage embodied KCON\u2018s spirit by erasing borders and connecting artists through a shared passion for hip-hop, dance, and performance.<\/p>\n

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Rookie boy group NEXZ took the spotlight as the first main show artist to perform on Day 3. The JYP Entertainment group, formed through the survival program Nizi Project Season 2, made an energetic entrance with a dance-focused intro starting on the stage stairs before launching into their upcoming title track, \u201cSAUCIN\u2018.\u201d With their fourth mini-album of the same name set for release on August 24, the group showcased their signature youthful and quirky energy. They kept the momentum high with \u201cMmchk,\u201d delivering a powerful opening set that energized the audience and signaled a night of great performances to come.<\/p>\n

The energy continued with a special appearance from renowned beatboxer WING, who also made an appearance on Day 1<\/a>. Accompanied by an impressive laser show, WING demonstrated his beatboxing prowess with his songs \u201cDOPAMINE\u201d and \u201cAventador,\u201d creating a mesmerizing audiovisual experience using just his voice.<\/p>\n

TOMORROW X TOGETHER\u2019s Soobin made an unexpected appearance because he wanted to experience the crowd\u2019s energy firsthand. He teased that it would be TXT\u2019s first time participating in KCON\u2018s signature DREAM STAGE, drawing loud cheers from the audience.<\/p>\n

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The spotlight then shifted to ALPHA DRIVE ONE, the rookie group formed through Mnet\u2019s survival program BOYS II PLANET. Before the full group appeared, main rapper Xinlong teamed up with WING for a unique collaboration stage, delivering rap verses over WING\u2019s beatboxing. After WING exited, the remaining members joined Xinlong on stage for \u201cFORMULA,\u201d delivering a polished performance that culminated with a dramatic burst of smoke as the song came to a close.<\/p>\n

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The members thanked fans for helping make their dreams come true and spotlighted their upcoming second mini-album, UNBREAKABLE: \u5c11\u5e74BEAST (Unbreakable: Boy Beast), on August 24. The group playfully encouraged fans to cheer loudly to unlock an exclusive comeback spoiler. Deeming the cheers sufficient, the boys obliged by doing a short snippet of their next title track\u2019s choreography. They ended their segment with a performance of \u201cRaw Flame\u201d but reassured fans they will be back shortly for a special cover stage.<\/p>\n

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RESCENE\u2018s appearance brought one of the day\u2019s most heartwarming moments. Before taking the stage, a pre-debut video chronicled their humble beginnings and relentless efforts, from guerrilla performances to self-promotional activities, to build a fanbase. The group had their mainstream breakthrough with the viral \u201cGeoje Yaho!<\/a>\u201d moment from member Minami that helped propel their 2024 track \u201cLove Attack\u201d to the top of music charts. While the group previously appeared at KCON JAPAN 2026\u2018s pre-show stage, KCON LA marked their biggest overseas stages to date. The members took the stage with \u201cLove Attack (KCON Ver.)\u201d and, after greeting fans, invited everyone to partake in the signature \u201cYaho!\u201d pose. The members also gave a special shoutout to the passionate \u201cCheer Up\u201d squad, a dedicated group of REMINEs (the official fandom name), dedicated to spreading the word about the group and supporting them throughout KCON. The \u201cCheer Up\u201d squad donned matching T-shirts and proudly watched their girls take the main stage from the front-row seats. RESCENE wrapped up their set with the fittingly bright and uplifting \u201cPretty Girl,\u201d a remake of KARA\u2019s original 2008 hit single, to celebrate their dreams coming true on the KCON LA stage.<\/p>\n

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ALLDAY PROJECT brought a dramatic shift in atmosphere as the members rose from beneath the stage into the bright spotlight, creating an ethereal atmosphere before launching into \u201cONE MORE TIME.\u201d The EDM-infused track quickly transformed Crypto.com Arena into a dance party.<\/p>\n

During their ment, Youngseo took a moment to give Bailey a special shoutout for dancing in the opening collaboration stage. Bailey shared how meaningful the performance had been, especially getting to dance alongside friends she grew up training with in her hometown of Los Angeles. The group declared that it was now officially \u201cADP time\u201d and launched into their debut track \u201cFAMOUS\u201d to wrap up their set.<\/p>\n

Adding some comedic relief, ALPHA DRIVE ONE starred in a humorous video skit promoting Olive Young\u2019s Los Angeles locations and U.S. online store. In the segment, member Sanghyeon was playfully scolded by his fellow members for not waiting to shop at Olive Young while in L.A. The on-screen subtitles leaned into the joke by poking fun at the members\u2019 awkward acting skills.<\/p>\n

Members Leo, Sangwon, and Xinlong brought their enthusiasm from the video into the arena as they were tasked with finding the arena\u2019s most energetic fans. The trio encouraged KLOVERs, fans who love Korean culture, to show off their poses for a chance to win a special Olive Young gift kit. After selecting the winners, the members teased that the next performer was about to \u201csteal the show.\u201d<\/p>\n

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MEOVV immediately grabbed the audience\u2019s attention as they opened with a sequence of each member punching directly toward the camera while dressed in sleek white outfits accented with superhero-like gloves. The girls performed the powerful song \u201cHIT \u2018EM\u201d and drew loud cheers during their powerful dance break. The performance held extra significance for member Ella, who returned to her hometown of Los Angeles exactly one year after MEOVV\u2019s previous KCON appearance. The group reflected on the milestone before continuing with \u201cDDI RO RI,\u201d delivering another energetic stage that showcased their charisma and live vocals.<\/p>\n

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One of the most anticipated moments of the day came when EVAN stepped onto the KCON stage for his first-ever global solo performance, following his departure from ENHYPEN. With just a microphone stand and a spotlight, EVAN captivated the arena with a dreamy performance of \u201cOverflow.\u201d During the chorus, he turned the microphone toward the audience, and fans readily finished the lyrics. As he paused to introduce himself, excited barks erupted from the crowd. His significant yet simple greeting, \u201cHi everyone, my name is EVAN,\u201d sent fans into an emotional frenzy as they witnessed him starting a new chapter in his career.<\/p>\n

Keeping the intimate atmosphere, EVAN shared that his next song was one of his personal favorites and delivered a heartfelt cover of Harry Styles\u2018 \u201cAs It Was.\u201d EVAN concluded his set with the energetic \u201cRide or Die\u201d and gave KLOVERS a promising glimpse of what he has in store with his new musical identity and upcoming releases.<\/p>\n

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The excitement continued with a special appearance from Sang Heon Lee, best known for portraying Min Ho in Netflix\u2019s XO, Kitty. Taking a moment to reflect on KCON\u2018s global community, he spoke about how music has the power to bring people together regardless of nationality or language. After thanking both the artists and fans for creating the festival\u2019s unique atmosphere, Lee reminded the crowd that the show was far from over. Challenging everyone to fill the arena with their voices, he hyped up the audience before introducing the next performance.<\/p>\n

The energy surged immediately as ALPHA DRIVE ONE returned to the stage for a cover of BTS\u2018 \u201cFAKE LOVE.\u201d ARMYs throughout the arena enthusiastically joined in on the familiar fan chants, while flashes of abs drew especially loud screams from the crowd.<\/p>\n

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Without missing a beat, JO1 burst onto the stage in striking black-and-pink outfits for \u201cWhatcha Doin\u2018.\u201d The group\u2019s charismatic performance culminated in a shower of gold confetti, drawing cheers from fans across the arena. Before their final songs, JO1 invited fans to sing along to \u201cSakura,\u201d leading the audience to practice the chorus a cappella. The group performed \u201cBE CLASSIC (English Ver.)\u201d as a special treat to their global fanbase. They closed out their appearance with the highly anticipated \u201cSakura,\u201d transforming the arena into one massive singalong as fans proudly belted out the parts they had just practiced together.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The big screen showed a phone receiving a call from MEOVV. In the behind-the-scenes video, members declared that it was \u201cKLOVER time\u201d and encouraged everyone in the arena to stand up and prepare to jump with them. Emerging on stage in cowboy hats, MEOVV dramatically tossed their hats away to launch into a special cover of BLACKPINK\u2018s \u201cJUMP.\u201d MEOVV successfully got fans all over the arena to jump with all their might to the beat.<\/p>\n

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Before the evening\u2019s final stretch of performances, ALLDAY PROJECT\u2019s Annie appeared as a special MC to spotlight CJ Group\u2019s longstanding partnership with UNESCO. She highlighted the \u201cBright Girls, Brighter Future\u201d campaign meant to create and improve education opportunities for girls in developing countries. She then introduced the headliners that everyone had been eagerly awaiting all evening: TOMORROW x TOGETHER!<\/p>\n

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TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) emerged in sparkling all-denim outfits to thunderous screams and barks from MOAs, the group\u2019s official fandom name. The group immediately demonstrated why they were KCON LA 2026\u2032s closing headliners with a high-intensity and energetic performance of \u201c0X1=LOVESONG (I Know I Love You)\u201d. They went straight into the groovy \u201cBack For More,\u201d with fans singing and dancing along from the very first beat.<\/p>\n

During their ment, the members reflected on how much TXT and KCON had both grown over the years. It had been six years since their last KCON appearance in Japan, and this was their first time performing at KCON LA. To celebrate the occasion, the group shared that they specifically wanted to revisit some of their older fan-favorite tracks with MOAs. They also praised Yeonjun\u2018s solo appearance the previous day and expressed their excitement to stand on the KCON stage together as the headliners.<\/p>\n

TXT continued the set with \u201cDanger\u201d before launching into \u201cGood Boy Gone Bad.\u201d During the latter performance, the members spread out across the extended stage to interact with MOAs and regrouped for the explosive dance break, complete with powerful ad-libs from Taehyun. The momentum carried into \u201cDeja Vu,\u201d which began with fans passionately chanting each member\u2019s name.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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As Soobin alluded to earlier, TXT participated in this year\u2019s third and final DREAM STAGE. Selected fans, known as Dreamers, joined them on stage dressed in coordinated light denim and white dress shirts to perform \u201cI\u2019ll See You There Tomorrow.\u201d After completing a once-in-a-lifetime performance with the Dreamers, the group posed for a commemorative photo. The members adorably held an impromptu, mini \u201cHi-Touch\u201d event to happily congratulate and send off the Dreamers who gave it their all on stage.<\/p>\n

The group then slowed things down with \u201cAnti-Romantic,\u201d positioning microphone stands along the edge of the stage to perform closer to fans. As the song reached its emotional finale, thousands of fans swayed their hands and lightsticks together, creating a beautiful sea of lights throughout the arena. The mood shifted once again with the rock-infused performance of \u201cLO$ER=LO\u2661ER\u201d where the boys\u2019 infectious energy spread through the arena. Soobin laughed as he told the crowd that he thought everyone would be tired by now, only to find that the audience somehow had even more energy than before. Huening Kai echoed the group\u2019s gratitude, sharing how happy it made them to hear fans singing every word alongside them throughout the night.<\/p>\n

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With the end of KCON LA 2026 rapidly approaching, TXT prepared fans for one final celebration. Before launching into their closing song, the members led a quick singalong practice session for \u201cSO WHAT,\u201d encouraging everyone to shout the chorus back at them. The members ran and jumped across the stage, and the fans equally matched their energy until the very last note. With a nine-track setlist spanning their whole career, TXT officially closed out the last day of KCON LA 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n

KCON Ambassador Sung Hanbin returned to the stage along with all of the artists to bid farewell to the thousands of KLOVERs. After three days of standout performances, collaborations, and shared memories, KCON LA 2026 had officially come to an end. Over the past 14 years, KCON has solidified itself as a global cultural event that unites fans over their love of Korean entertainment and culture. Thankfully, KCON LA 2027 has officially been confirmed to return to the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena on August 13-15, 2027. Fans can mark their calendars and look forward to another spectacular weekend of celebrating K-Culture together next year.<\/p>\n

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