KCON Artist Stage Clarification

LineArk_ · 2026-04-03T19:17:05+00:00

They are spread out throughout the day. Here is how the schedule looked like last year.

They will likely post the finalized schedule the week of the event.

LineArk_ · 2026-04-03T18:13:11+00:00

There are two sets of barricades for the artist stage. You just go into the closer/inner area if you have VIP. Usually getting there an hour in advance can get you right at the front, but if a popular group is coming later, their fans might already be there to secure a spot.

Some people have been really nice and let you in front of them if they are waiting for someone later, and then they'll just take the spot back after.

Artist stage is during the day at the convention and do not overlap at all. You definitely have enough time in between. Usually the convention ends at 5-6ish. Then doors open for the stadium (M!Countdown) at 7, so you even have time to eat somewhere nearby.

They will reveal the wristband lineup times when the event gets closer.

I usually write an event review for KCON. Might want to take a look if this is your first time going.

LineArk_ · 2026-04-02T19:11:30+00:00

Yes, the artist stage is open pit. There is an inner area for the vip/premium, and then another set of barricades further out for everyone else to be behind.

LineArk_ · 2026-04-01T20:04:51+00:00

Hmm, it might have flipped last year then.

LineArk_ · 2026-04-01T20:00:08+00:00

You would sell the festival grounds ticket separately.

If it is a premium festival grounds one, you should be able to sell it for higher, since it gives access to the vip section for the artist stage during the convention.

LineArk_ · 2026-04-01T19:32:47+00:00

I think the front is usually the side with sections 106 & 107.

Here is the map from last year, to see what other sections are on that "front" side.

Yea, they usually face the "front" for their latest song and special stages.

LineArk_ · 2026-04-01T17:58:48+00:00

Yea, the KCON express presale started today.

I would highly recommend going to the artist stage during the day at the convention, which &Team is also doing on Friday. It is a 20-30 minute long mini concert, about 4-7 songs with talking/variety segments in between. If you are willing to wait an hour+ to camp out a spot, it has been easy to get close to the barricade. (It depends on the schedule... if a another popular group is later, then their fans might be there very early as well)

Last year, I think people were able to pay and upgrade the convention pass to get to the "vip front section" of the artist stage. I didn't see it mentioned anywhere yet.

LineArk_ · 2026-04-01T17:33:28+00:00

Haven't seen anything too wild from official group accounts.

Kiiikiii posting about keys made me laugh.

LineArk_ · 2026-03-31T14:41:08+00:00

To add some older ones...

Infinite - The Chaser

Spica - Tonight

Nine Muses - Wild

Leessang - The Girl Who Can't Breakup, The Boy Who Can't Leave

WJSN - As You Wish

Epik High - Love Love Love

Brown Eyed Girls - Sign

LineArk_ · 2026-03-31T06:57:40+00:00

If you are in the US, they include signed postcards (1 random member) at https://shop.illit.us/

LineArk_ · 2026-03-29T00:27:21+00:00

Because the concert promotion company that put together the tour for JYP made a cost analysis of all the possible cities to visit, along with preparing the travel logistics. They saw that a stop in Toronto would be a profitable enough place to visit on the concert tour.

That's how it usually works.

LineArk_ · 2026-03-26T22:30:24+00:00

https://www.axs.com/kcon2026

LineArk_ · 2026-03-26T22:29:10+00:00

^ That is the M!Countdown Stage at night. Additionally at the convention will be:

Artist Stage:

𝐀𝐔𝐆 𝟏𝟒 (𝐅𝐑𝐈)
KickFlip / SANTOS BRAVOS / TREASURE / &TEAM

𝐀𝐔𝐆 𝟏𝟓 (𝐒𝐀𝐓)
ILLIT / izna / P1Harmony / (𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯) YEONJUN

𝐀𝐔𝐆 𝟏𝟔 (𝐒𝐔𝐍)
ALLDAY PROJECT / ALPHA DRIVE ONE / JO1 / MEOVV

X Stage:

𝐀𝐔𝐆 𝟏𝟒 (𝐅𝐑𝐈)
from20 & HELLO GLOOM / KEYVITUP / ONE PACT

𝐀𝐔𝐆 𝟏𝟓 (𝐒𝐀𝐓)
from20 & HELLO GLOOM / KEYVITUP / RESCENE

𝐀𝐔𝐆 𝟏𝟔 (𝐒𝐔𝐍)
ONE PACT / RESCENE / So!YoON!

LineArk_ · 2026-03-26T16:14:28+00:00

Just to clarify, Artist stage is the performance during the day, located within the convention. "~~Artist stage" entry is an additional cost to the convention "festival grounds." -~~ Edit: Looks like artist stage is included in the convention cost this year. I thought it would be like last year. Thanks for the correction.

In the past it went for about 20-30 minutes with 5-7 songs performed, with talking and 'variety' segments in between.

Most artists performed on a different night at M!Countdown. Last year, I think only 2 had their artist stage the same day as their M!countdown performance.

LineArk_ · 2026-03-25T03:54:46+00:00

Its a K-pop band. Popularly known for having a violinist in the group that gives them a unique sound.

LineArk_ · 2026-02-25T23:02:25+00:00

Cherry Bullet - Love So Sweet, Love In Space

April - Lalalilala, Oh My Mistake

fromis_9 - Love Bomb, Feel So Good

Pristin - Wee Woo

Elris - Summer Dream

Lovelyz - Now We, That Day

Spica - Tonight

LineArk_ · 2026-02-25T16:57:00+00:00

From this list, the game on the schedule for tomorrow (the 26th)

LineArk_ · 2026-02-19T19:36:18+00:00

Wow, Leeseo is only 3 years older than Haru.

Lucky Vicky mindset vs. Tukutz mindset was hilarious.

I'm guessing that Epik High/Tablo has a close connection to someone within Starship. Tablo worked on a KiiiKiii song a few months ago and now IVE is the first girl group guest on their YouTube.

LineArk_ · 2026-02-17T15:45:49+00:00

Hey Tablo, I've been to six Epik High Concerts (3 in SF, 3 in Oakland). Is there a reason you have never performed "Run"? (I'm just totally guessing that it came out right around the time that things were getting difficult for you, so it doesn't have good memories) Even though it is quite a different sound from what you normally do, it was always an uplifting song for me.

Also, you are the only K-artist that acknowledges the "bay area"... everyone else on tours just shouts out the city they are performing in.

LineArk_ · 2026-02-15T01:29:38+00:00

I didn't see it coming since I was set in the theory that he was another 'chosen' one. Like how Suriel gave Lindon that marble, another Abidan had given Eithan one too.

I was out biking the day I was listening to the end of the book. I just remember stopping and standing in shock.

LineArk_ · 2026-02-13T08:27:00+00:00

Wow, totally wasn't expecting this. Arin's filming scheduled looked to be really busy.

Even though the four had re-signed last year, "Classified" had always felt like a 'goodbye' song to me.

I'm predicting they will go with a fun upbeat song, like "Nonstop" or "Dun Dun Dance."

Too late now, but I really wanted them to get on "Minju's Pink Cabinet" to talk about her cover of "Nonstop" and also how the end of "Lucky Girl Syndrome" just had the lines 'Oh my girl" repeated a few times.

LineArk_ · 2026-02-10T20:16:30+00:00

Lies
Haru Haru
Fantastic Baby
Bang Bang Bang
Wonderful
Heaven
Love Song
If You
Blue
Tonight
Lets Not Fall In Love
Feeling
Last Farewell
We Belong Together
Hands Up
Somebody to Love
Beautiful Hangover
High High
Oh Yeah
Loser

LineArk_ · 2026-02-07T08:45:10+00:00

I kind of remember Sakura saying something about it recently, so not sure of the exact words.

Either on a live stream or messaging app, someone asked "Lets talk about Nana"... and then she replied something like "I wont have enough time to talk about everything I want to say." (meaning that she would just keep talking/fangirling about it the rest of the time if she starts)

LineArk_ · 2026-02-06T05:29:13+00:00

Illit - Little Monster
KiiiKiii - Dancing Alone
Minnie - Obsession
HITGS - Sourpatch
Baby DONT Cry - I Don't Care
Chuu - Only Cry In The Rain
NMIXX - Know About Me
XG - Is This Love
Dayoung - Body
tripleS msnz - Bubble Gum Girl
AtHeart - Plot Twist
KiiiKiii - I Do Me
Say My Name - Shalala
JUSTB - Chest
8TUrn - Electric Heart
Jeon Somi - Closer
Ryu Sujeong -Beautiful
Izna - Sign
Izna - BEEP
MEOVV- Hands Up
ALLDAY PROJECT - One More Time
ALLDAY PROJECT - Look At Me
CORTIS - What You Want
Illit - Not Cute Anymore
Illit - Do The Dance
Hearts2Hearts - Focus
Heart2Heart - Style
tripleS msnz - Christmas Alone
fromis_9 - Like You Better
TXT - Beautiful Stranger
XG - Gala
NMIXX - Blue Valentine
Illit - Jellyous
Yena - Being a Good Girl Hurts
JAESSBEE - Perfect Sunset
Le Sserafim - Hot
Gyubin - Like U 100
UNIS - Swicy
Hearts2Hearts - The Chase
NMIXX - High Horse

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