Group NOWZ wrapped their first-ever fan concert with an emotional finish.
NOWZ held their first fan-con, “2026 NOWZ FAN-CON [Run with me, NOW],” on March 28 at Myeonghwa Live Hall in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, creating special memories with fans. With their second debut anniversary coming up on April 2, the timing made the night even more meaningful.
Opening with last year’s releases “EVERGLOW” and “Problem Child,” NOWZ greeted fans with confident energy and casual check-ins. They lit up the stage with the first Korea performance of their Japanese original track “AMMO (feat. YRD Leo),” plus debut single “OoWee,” “HomeRUN,” “TICKET,” and “Let’s Get It,” delivering tight live vocals and polished stages. The set also included the first-ever performance of HYEONBIN’s unreleased self-written song “Our Beginning,” and their fan song “Diary (DAY_AND),” showing off a versatile setlist.
Staying true to the fan-con spirit, the group kept up active two-way communication with the crowd. During a “Make a Wish” segment, they granted fan requests with hit K-pop challenge dances and drama scene parodies, drawing cheers and laughter. Team games amped up the interaction and brought them even closer to fans.
A string of cover stages added to the fun. The members revisited their trainee days with a cover of TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s “CROWN.” HYEONBIN, YOON, and YEONWOO showcased their vocals on stand mics with Japanese singer-songwriter Tsuki’s “Bansanka (晩餐歌).” JINHYUK and SIYUN fired up the room with NCT Mark’s “Fraktsiya (Feat. Lee Young Ji).”
As the show drew to a close, NOWZ celebrated their first fan-con with a cake. “We worried a lot while preparing, but it was truly fun―today feels like a dream,” they said. “Thanks to DAY_AND’s support, we made it this far. Thank you for making this such a great time.” They added, “Thank you for being our dream and our strength. We’ll keep making music in front of DAY_AND, so please keep running with us,” sharing heartfelt words through tears.
After successfully wrapping their debut fan-con to roaring support, NOWZ will meet local fans at the 3rd Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2026 (ASEA 2026), taking place this May at Belluna Dome in Saitama, Japan.
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(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)