‘KCON JAPAN 2026’ screencap, CJ ENM
The girl group izna charged through ‘KCON JAPAN 2026’ with flawless group choreography, collaboration stages, and even MC duties. With a commanding presence on and off stage, they turned the photo booth into a sea of fans.
izna (Mai, Bang Ji-min, Coco, Yoo Sa-rang, Choi Jung-eun, Jung Se-bi) showcased unmatched stage command at ‘KCON JAPAN 2026’, held over three days from the 8th to the 10th at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.
On the M COUNTDOWN STAGE(M Countdown Stage), izna instantly lifted the atmosphere with ‘Mamma Mia’ and its powerful energy. From a signature move that symbolically captures the song title to relentless formation changes, their razor-sharp synchronized choreography proved flawless teamwork once again.
Through ‘SIGN’, which secured their first music-show No. 1 since debut, they delivered a sleek performance with izna distinctive touch in a wistful yet dreamy atmosphere. Set to a buoyant rhythm and carrying a message brimming with confidence, the graceful staging kept eyes fixed. izna also moved onto the thrust stage to greet local fans, showing composure.
=‘KCON JAPAN 2026’ screencap, CJ ENM
They also stood out on the Special Stage. izna reinterpreted the Boynextdoor song ‘Only Today I LOVE YOU’ in their own style, offering a different charm. Wearing school uniforms, they filled the stage with a performance rich in detail. With six members each showing their own color and relaxed facial expressions, izna drew a standing ovation from global fans.
Members Coco and Choi Jung-eun joined Kiss of Life Natty and Haneul, and Hype Princess Yuju for a cover stage of Jennie track ‘ExtraL’. In particular, they commanded the scene with confident stage manners and explosive live vocals, earning big applause with intense rapping and charismatic performance.
Their work as MCs was also a clear highlight. Choi Jung-eun and Jung Se-bi made a surprise turn as K-beauty messengers, captivating local audiences with bright energy, while Bang Ji-min and Yoo Sa-rang shared warm perspectives about the campaign for education for girls from CJ and UNESCO, eliciting empathy.
They also delivered a wealth of highlights on the ARTIST STAGE(Artist Stage). izna presented ‘IZNA’, ‘BEEP (Japanese Ver.)’, ‘SASS’, a remix of ‘Racecar’, and ‘IWALY’, as well as a reinterpretation of ‘Blue Jeans’ by the Japanese girl group HANA, and showcased challenges from various artists, winning over fans.
‘KCON JAPAN 2026’ screencap, CJ ENM
The intense interest from fans worldwide for izna was palpable offstage as well. Crowds of fans packed the venue to catch surprise visits by izna at several sponsor booths. As the members appeared, a feverish rush of photos and video continued, underscoring yet again izna global popularity.
In this way, izna is solidifying its presence in domestic and global music markets on the back of overwhelming stage command. Beyond core activities, the group is moving on all fronts, from OST singing and music-show MC roles to selection as a beauty-brand model. Riding this popularity, izna recently surpassed 500 million cumulative views on its official YouTube channel and 400 million streams on YouTube Music, proving the solid firepower of its global fandom and continuing a dazzling run as a ‘global icon’.
