Close Your Eyes·NEXZ, Historic 'Michael Jackson' Dance Collaboration [ACON2026 Special Stage ①]

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Groups Close Your Eyes (CLOSE YOUR EYES·Jeon Min-wook, Mazing Siang, Jang Yeo-jun, Kim Sung-min, Song Seung-ho, Kenshin, Seo Gyeong-bae) and NEXZ (NEXZ·Tomoya, Yuu, Haru, So Geon, Seita, Hui, Yuki) (group names listed alphabetically) will ignite the stage with a special collaboration at the festival 'ACON 2026'.

The festival 'ACON 2026, The Road to AAA 2026: Official Pre-show', part of the 'Asia Artist Awards (Asia Artist Awards, hereinafter AAA)' to be held on July 25 in Taipei at NTSU Arena, revealed its first special stage on June 12.

The stars of the first special stage are the groups Close Your Eyes and NEXZ, who are shaking up the global market with their unparalleled performance capabilities. The two teams will showcase a 3-on-3 member-tailored dance collaboration reinterpreting the hit song of the 'King of Pop' Michael Jackson (Michael Jackson).

This collaboration stage features each team's stage artisans launching a performance match with no concessions. Close Your Eyes will present a 'Dangerous' (Dangerous) stage highlighting restrained charisma and sensual groove, while NEXZ is set to heat up the atmosphere with a powerful and sharp group dance performance of Michael Jackson's representative hit 'Beat It' (Beat It). Following this, the two teams will perform a joint 'Thriller' (Thriller) stage, completing a historic mega-performance that can only be seen at 'ACON 2026'.

Additionally, NEXZ's solo special stage will add to the excitement. NEXZ has previewed a special stage featuring a hit song by music industry veteran GOT7, aiming to fully leverage the team's unique energetic charm and 'hard carry' the stage. Global fans are turning their attention to the reborn GOT7 hit song stage, which will be infused with solid skills and the refreshing energy of youth.

The organizers stated, "This year's 'ACON 2026' focused on showcasing the limitless challenges and passion of artists with the theme of 'Youth'." They added, "The Michael Jackson tribute and GOT7 tribute stages by Close Your Eyes and NEXZ will deliver unforgettable moments of thrill not only to local fans but also to K-pop fans worldwide."

This 'ACON 2026' is expected to transform Taipei into a vibrant festival with a dazzling artist lineup including MC Sung Han-bin, MEOVV, Xdinary Heroes (XH), YENA, Close Your Eyes (CLOSE YOUR EYES), KISS OF LIFE, NEXZ (NEXZ), and QWER (QWER) (listed alphabetically).

Meanwhile, 'ACON 2026', hosted by StarNews and organized by the AAA Organizing Committee, MOTIVE, and D-SHOW, will be held on July 25 at the NTSU Arena (Linkou Gymnasium) in Taipei, Taiwan.

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