Collaborations → Covers → Reinterpretations of Masterpieces... Key Points to Watch at 'ACON 2026'

[Star News | Reporter Moon Wan-sik] With the 'ACON 2026, The Road to AAA 2026: Official Pre-show', a festa for the 'Asia Artist Awards (AAA)' to be held at the Taipei NTSU Arena on July 25, just three days away, global fans are focusing their attention on a special stage that can only be seen at 'ACON 2026' as it has been teased.

◆ A combination that makes your heart flutter just by hearing the name... Close Your Eyes · NEXZ Special Collaboration

CLOSE YOUR EYES and NEXZ will present a 3-on-3 member-tailored dance collaboration that reinterprets the masterpieces of the "King of Pop," Michael Jackson. CLOSE YOUR EYES will perform "Dangerous," showcasing restrained charisma and a sensual groove, while NEXZ will deliver diverse entertainment with a powerful and sharp group choreography for Michael Jackson's signature song, "Beat It." Following this, the two teams will perform a joint stage of "Thriller," with NEXZ fully utilizing their unique energetic charm to present a special performance of a classic by their senior group, GOT7. The stage for GOT7's masterpiece, reborn with solid skills and refreshing youthful energy, is also a key point to watch at "AAA 2026."

◆ A special gift for local fans... Sung Hanbin, Choi Yena, and QWER reinterpret local masterpieces

At 'ACON 2026', special stages featuring artists directly reinterpreting local masterpieces will be held to deeply connect with Asian fans through music, enriching the festival.

Sung Han-bin, who has been selected as the MC for 'ACON 2026', will not only provide smooth hosting but also present a solo special stage with 'HARD TO SAY', a representative song by the unique local R&B singer-songwriter Karencici; Choi Yena (YENA) has prepared a stage of a popular song that has been greatly loved locally exclusively for 'ACON 2026'; and QWER plans to reinterpret 'Loveing', a hit song by Mayday, known as the local 'national band', with their own refreshing color.

◆ Miyao, Close Your Eyes, Kiss of Life: Special Cover Stages... A Star-studded Showcase of Global Hits

Miyao plans to reinterpret the global hit song 'Dynamite' by the group BTS, which has captivated the world, with their own unique style, while Close Your Eyes will heat up the festival atmosphere even more with a cover performance of EXO's 'Overdose' and Kiss of Life with a cover performance of the mega-hit song 'BAE BAE' by BIGBANG, a representative K-pop group.

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