'ACON 2026' CLOSE YOUR EYES, EXO→Michael Jackson Cover..Heats Up Taipei

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Group CLOSE YOUR EYES (CLOSE YOUR EYES, Jeon Min-wook, Mazing Xiang, Zhang Yujun, Kim Sung-min, Song Seung-ho, Kenshin, Seo Kyung-bae) set Taipei ablaze.

On the 25th, CLOSE YOUR EYES took the stage at 'ACON 2026' held at Taipei's NTSU Arena (Lin Kou Gymnasium), delivering a diverse array of performances.

Opening 'ACON 2026,' CLOSE YOUR EYES kicked off the show with powerful energy by performing 'X' and 'POSE' in succession. Their tightly choreographed group dance and sharp performance immediately drew loud cheers and mass singing from the audience.

Following this, CLOSE YOUR EYES greeted the crowd in prepared local language, saying, "We prepared our stage to fully embody our energy and passion in line with our main theme 'Youth.' Please enjoy it all together," drawing closer to local fans.

A special cover performance was also presented. CLOSE YOUR EYES reinterpreted EXO's 'Overdose' in their own unique style, creating a mesmerizing stage that held the audience's attention without letting go for even a moment. They then followed up with 'CHIC' and 'SOB,' unleashing explosive energy and commanding presence to bring the venue's excitement to its peak.

Especially, a reinterpretation of Michael Jackson's ('Michael Jackson') classic hit added unique enjoyment. Zhang Yujun, Song Seung-ho, and Seo Kyung-bae performed 'Dangerous,' featuring a sensual groove, while a 'Thriller' stage with NEXZ completed a special collaboration only available at 'ACON 2026.'

CLOSE YOUR EYES is solidifying its position as a next-generation global artist alongside the meaningful achievement of being named among Billboard critics' top 25 K-Pop songs for the first half of 2026 ('25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2026 So Far'). Furthermore, they continue to achieve dazzling results by sweeping various award ceremonies in Korea, including achieving a record-breaking nine rookie awards in 2025—the most ever for a male idol debut that year.

'ACON 2026, The Road to AAA 2026: Official Pre-show' is the festival of 'Asia Artist Awards (Asian Artist Awards, hereinafter AAA),' hosted by StarNews and organized by the AAA Organizing Committee (Jo Jik (Chairman) Park Jun-cheol), MOTIVE, and D-SHOW. This year, with 'Youth' as the theme, a spectacular lineup of artists gathered to deliver unforgettable thrills to K-Pop fans worldwide.

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