HYBE just dropped the first wave of artists for the 2026 Weverse Con Festival, and it is already shaping up to be the most diverse edition yet. From fifth-generation K-pop powerhouses to virtual artists and authentic rock bands, the lineup covers serious ground. Here is everything confirmed so far about WICONFE 2026.
HYBE Weverse Con Festival 2026 Overview
| Detail | Info |
| Event | 2026 Weverse Con Festival (WICONFE) |
| Dates | June 6 and June 7, 2026 |
| Venue | KSPO DOME and 88 Lawn Field, Seoul Olympic Park |
| Edition | Fourth year |
| Artists Announced (Round 1) | 10 acts |
| Second Lineup Announcement | Later in March 2026 |
| Final Lineup Announcement | April 2026 |
| Official Website | weverseconfestival.weverse.io/en |
| Ticket Info | Details to follow via official website and Weverse Zone |
What Is the Weverse Con Festival?
Weverse Con Festival is HYBE’s annual global music festival, now in its fourth year, that brings together chart-topping artists from South Korea, the United States, and Japan. Last year’s edition featured 27 artists across multiple genres and welcomed approximately 26,000 attendees. It also introduced an outdoor evening stage for the first time, expanding the live experience for fans. Past editions of the festival have also included online live streaming, giving global fans who cannot attend in person access to the performances.
Who Is in the First Lineup?
HYBE announced the first round of artists on March 11, 2026, through the Weverse platform and the official Weverse Con Festival website. The confirmed first lineup features 10 acts spanning K-pop groups, soloists, a virtual artist, and a rock band. The official lineup poster lists artists alphabetically: &TEAM, AHOF, CORTIS, ILLIT, LEECHANGSUB, P1Harmony, PLAVE, QWER, TOUCHED, and WENDY.
| Artist | Genre / Category | Notable Achievement |
| ILLIT | 5th Gen K-pop Girl Group | Third consecutive WICONFE appearance; first tour across 7 cities starting March 14 and 15 |
| AHOF | Multinational Boy Group | First WICONFE appearance; debut album WHO WE ARE sold 360,000+ copies in week one; triple crown on music shows within 10 days of debut |
| &TEAM | K-pop Boy Group (Japan debut) | Fourth consecutive WICONFE appearance; million-seller in both Korea and Japan last year |
| WENDY | Solo Vocalist | First WICONFE appearance; recently released global single EMOTIONS with a US singer-songwriter |
| LEECHANGSUB | Solo Artist / Musical Actor (BTOB) | Second consecutive WICONFE appearance; completed solo concerts across seven domestic cities |
| CORTIS | K-pop Group | Debut album COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES debuted at No. 15 on Billboard 200; surpassed 2 million cumulative sales within six months |
| QWER | Girl Group / Performance Band | Second consecutive WICONFE appearance; recently completed first world tour across 16 cities in North America and Asia |
| TOUCHED | Rock Band | First WICONFE appearance; won band survival programme Great Seoul Invasion in 2022; sells out annual solo concerts |
| P1Harmony | K-pop Boy Group | Second consecutive WICONFE appearance; completed third world tour across 25 cities; ninth mini-album releasing March 12 |
| PLAVE | Virtual Artist | Second WICONFE appearance following their 2024 performance; sold 1.09 million copies in the first week of single album PLBBUU; completed first Asia tour across six cities |
A Closer Look at the Confirmed Artists
CORTIS
CORTIS are easily one of the most talked-about names in the first lineup. The group debuted in the second half of last year and immediately broke through on a global level. Their debut album COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES, released in September, debuted at No. 15 on the Billboard 200 and crossed 2 million cumulative sales on the Circle Chart within just six months. The group has already pre-announced a new title track in April and a second mini-album in May, so their WICONFE stage is expected to arrive at a significant moment in their trajectory.
PLAVE
PLAVE hold a unique place in the K-pop landscape as a virtual artist group, and they became the first virtual artist to achieve million-seller status, selling 1.09 million copies in the first week of their second single album PLBBUU. They have since completed a successful first Asia tour across six cities including Seoul, Taipei, and Tokyo. A comeback in April is already confirmed, which means their WICONFE performance will follow fresh material.
TOUCHED
TOUCHED bring something genuinely different to the WICONFE stage. The rock band won the band survival programme Great Seoul Invasion in 2022 and have built a dedicated following through their authentic rock sound and consistently sold-out solo concerts. Their inclusion in the lineup signals WICONFE’s commitment to representing genres beyond mainstream K-pop.
ILLIT
ILLIT have now secured their third consecutive WICONFE appearance, a remarkable consistency for a group that debuted as recently as 2024. Their first-ever tour, spanning seven domestic and international cities, kicks off on March 14 and 15, which means they head into WICONFE with serious touring experience already under their belt.
AHOF
AHOF are the freshest name on the list. Formed through the survival programme Universe League, the multinational boy group makes their first WICONFE appearance this year. Their debut album WHO WE ARE sold over 360,000 copies in its first week and they achieved a triple crown on music shows within just 10 days of debut, a result that has placed them firmly among the most anticipated rookie acts of the current generation.
&TEAM
&TEAM step onto the WICONFE stage for the fourth consecutive year, making them one of the festival’s most consistent presences. Having debuted in Japan and built a strong fandom there, they achieved million-seller status in both Korea and Japan last year. An April comeback and an Asia tour starting in May mean the timing of WICONFE fits perfectly into what promises to be a major year for the group.
P1Harmony
P1Harmony return for their second consecutive WICONFE appearance with considerable momentum. They completed their third world tour across 25 cities and released their ninth mini-album on March 12. Known as a performance-oriented act, their WICONFE stage is expected to reflect the high-quality choreography and precision that defines their live output.
WENDY
WENDY joins WICONFE for her first appearance at the festival. Having solidified her reputation as a standout vocalist through a successful first solo world tour, she recently released the global single EMOTIONS in collaboration with a US singer-songwriter. Her stage at WICONFE is positioned as a showcase for her depth as a vocalist.
LEECHANGSUB
LEECHANGSUB of BTOB returns to WICONFE for the second consecutive year. Expanding his activities across both musical theatre and solo performance, he completed solo concerts across seven domestic cities and brings emotional vocal performances that have become a consistent highlight for festival audiences.
QWER
QWER return to WICONFE for the second consecutive year following the completion of their first world tour, which spanned 16 cities across North America and Asia. The group have built a reputation for refreshing sound and high-energy live performances, and their WICONFE appearance is expected to reflect the growth that comes with touring at that scale.
What Has HYBE Said?
HYBE released an official statement alongside the lineup announcement:
“The first WICONFE lineup was curated with artists leading new trends in the music industry through unique attempts and overwhelming achievements in different genres. Future artist lineups will also reflect WICONFE’s identity as a ‘stage for popular music’ by introducing diverse artists across generations and genres.”
What Comes Next?
The first lineup is just the beginning. Here is the confirmed schedule for what follows:
| Milestone | Timing |
| Second lineup announcement | Later in March 2026 |
| Final lineup announcement | April 2026 |
| Ticket pre-sale details | To follow after second announcement |
| Online live stream | Expected, based on past editions |
You can find all official updates, ticket reservation details, and upcoming lineup announcements through the following confirmed sources:
- Official Weverse Con Festival website: weverseconfestival.weverse.io/en
- First lineup notice on Weverse Zone: weverse.io/weversezone/notice/34088
- General event announcement on Weverse: weverse.io/weversezone/notice/33786
Ticket pricing has not yet been released. Full details will follow alongside the second and final lineup announcements, so checking the official website and Weverse Zone regularly is the best way to stay updated.
The Bottom Line
Ten acts across K-pop, rock, virtual performance, and solo vocals represent a genuinely broad opening statement from HYBE for WICONFE 2026. With several artists announcing comebacks timed to land just before the June dates, the festival stages are shaping up to feature some of the year’s freshest material. The second and final lineup announcements will tell us just how big this year’s edition is going to be.
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