'ACON 2026': Close Your Eyes, EXO and Michael Jackson Covers Ignite Taipei

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The group Close Your Eyes (CLOSE YOUR EYES: Jeon Min-wook, Ma Jingxiang, Jang Yeo-jun, 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 NTSU Arena (Lin Kou Gymnasium) in Taipei, delivering a diverse array of performances.

Opening the 'ACON 2026' event, Close Your Eyes kicked off the show with powerful energy by performing 'X' and 'POSE' back-to-back. Their tightly synchronized choreography and sharp performance immediately drew enthusiastic cheers and mass singing from the audience.

Following this, Close Your Eyes greeted the crowd in prepared local language, saying, "We prepared our stage filled with our energy and passion to match the main theme of 'Youth.' We hope everyone enjoys it 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 captivating stage that held the audience's attention without letting them look away. They then followed up with 'CHIC' and 'SOB,' unleashing explosive energy and commanding presence to bring the atmosphere of the venue to its peak.

Especially, a reinterpretation of Michael Jackson's legendary hit added a unique delight. Jang Yeo-jun, Song Seung-ho, and Seo Kyung-bae performed 'Dangerous,' featuring a sensual groove, while a collaborative stage with NEXZ for 'Thriller' completed a special collaboration exclusive to 'ACON 2026.'

Close Your Eyes is solidifying its position as a next-generation global artist, highlighted by the significant achievement of being named among Billboard critics' selection of the Top 25 Best K-Pop Songs of the First Half of 2026. Furthermore, the group continues to achieve remarkable success, sweeping various award ceremonies in Korea and setting a new record for rookie male idols with nine rookie awards in 2025.

'ACON 2026, The Road to AAA 2026: Official Pre-show' was a festival event of the 'Asia Artist Awards (Asia 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, themed around 'Youth,' a dazzling lineup of artists took the stage to deliver unforgettable moments of thrill for K-Pop fans worldwide.

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