INI, JO1, ZEROBASEONE and more to perform! U-NEXT exclusively live streams the 3-day 'KCON JAPAN 2026'

U-NEXT, a video streaming service operated by U-NEXT Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, President: Tenshin Tsutsumi) of the USEN & U-NEXT GROUP, has decided to exclusively live-stream the "M COUNTDOWN STAGE" live performances held at "KCON JAPAN 2026" on Friday, May 8, Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, 2026, for unlimited viewing. "KCON JAPAN 2026" is an "Every K Festival" created together by K-POP fans and artists, where you can experience various Korean lifestyles centered around K-POP. In 2026, set at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, a variety of contents allowing you to experience the entire Korean lifestyle, including not only live music but also K-Beauty, K-Food, and K-Contents, will be deployed. The artist lineup for the "M COUNTDOWN STAGE" that decorates the night of "KCON JAPAN 2026" features INI, JO1, and ZEROBASEONE as headliners. In addition, gorgeous artists active globally, such as TWS, NiziU, and &TEAM, will gather. Furthermore, rising stars expected to make a mark, such as ALPHA DRIVE ONE who debuted in 2026, are also listed, making it 3 days to carve a new history. U-NEXT will exclusively live-stream the "M COUNTDOWN STAGE" of "KCON JAPAN 2026" held over 3 days from Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10. This performance will be distributed for unlimited viewing, so anyone who is a monthly U-NEXT member can watch it. Also, during the event period, a U-NEXT booth introducing mainly Korean dramas will be exhibited within the FESTIVAL GROUNDS of KCON JAPAN 2026 (Makuhari Messe). Please experience the enthusiasm of KCON at the venue or through the stream. KCON JAPAN 2026 [Distribution Overview] Live streaming: Friday, May 8, 2026, starts at 19:00 Saturday, May 9, 2026, starts at 19:00 Sunday, May 10, 2026, starts at 19:00 Missed streaming: After the live stream ends, as soon as preparation is complete until Friday, July 31, 23:59 *Streaming times are subject to change without notice. *Regarding compatible devices for viewing, please check here (https://help.unext.jp/guide/detail/supported-devices-of-live-distribution). [Distribution Form] Unlimited viewing / U-NEXT exclusive distribution *Excluding Mnet Japan, Mnet Smart+, Mnet Plus [Performing Artists] INI / EVNNE / Hearts2Hearts / KISS OF LIFE / P1Harmony / TWS / ALPHA DRIVE ONE / DXTEEN / PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SHINSEKAI JO1 / ALPHA DRIVE ONE / IS:SUE / KickFlip / MODYSSEY / NiziU / CHUEI LI YU & KANG WOO JIN / 8TURN ZEROBASEONE / CORTIS / izna / KIM JAE HWAN / ME:I / &TEAM / GAN (Takanori Iwata) / hrtz.wav / H//PE Princess *Performers are subject to change without notice. © CJ ENM Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved U-NEXT U-NEXT is the video streaming service with the No. 1 number of unlimited viewing works*. You can enjoy over 460,000 movies, dramas, and animations, and also watch world-class sports such as soccer, golf, and martial arts in real time, in addition to live music and stage performances. Furthermore, it distributes over 1.29 million manga and books, delivering an entertainment experience transcending genres where you can seamlessly enjoy "video", "book", "sports", and "live" in one app. With the service integration with Paravi in July 2023, a massive lineup of TBS and TV Tokyo dramas and variety shows has also been added, delivering an even more attractive service. U-NEXT Co., Ltd. is a group company of U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director President and CEO: Yasuhide Uno). U-NEXT: https://video.unext.jp *According to GEM Partners / As of March 2026 Western movies / Japanese movies / Overseas in major flat-rate video streaming services in Japan