K-ARTIST UPDATES · OCTOBER 20, 2026
Taipei Arena hosts a two-day meeting of Korean and Japanese pop on October 24–25. Hearts2Hearts will appear on Saturday, with ATEEZ, NCT WISH and &TEAM on Sunday—and a newly posted October 19 artist notice adds a final pre-show detail.
The programme for MUSIC EXPO LIVE 2026 in TAIPEI crosses language and genre boundaries from its first name to its last. Taking place at Taipei Arena on October 24 and 25, the event mixes K-pop performers and J-pop acts over two evenings. Fans of Hearts2Hearts, ATEEZ, NCT WISH and &TEAM have a reason to pay attention—but not all four are scheduled for the same night.
Saturday features Hearts2Hearts and a special dance collaboration
The October 24 bill lists AiNA THE END, FRUITS ZIPPER, Hearts2Hearts and King & Prince. For Hearts2Hearts, the appearance brings a Korean girl group into a mixed Japanese-and-Korean pop bill in one of Taipei’s best-known indoor venues.
The organizers previously announced a special project featuring a FRUITS ZIPPER × Hearts2Hearts dance collaboration. That stage is distinct from their individual listed appearances. The announcement tells fans to expect a crossover moment, but it does not provide enough evidence to invent an exact song selection or onstage running order.
Sunday brings ATEEZ, NCT WISH and &TEAM
The October 25 lineup names ATEEZ, NCT WISH, Sakurazaka46 and &TEAM. The blend puts performance-intensive Korean groups beside a prominent Japanese idol group, making the second night different from Saturday rather than a repeat of the same artists.
The organizers have also announced a special cover stage for &TEAM. They have not given a complete set list for that segment on the main site, so its specific musical content should be described only when officially confirmed.
October 19 artist notice: what it actually says
The event homepage carries a newer notice dated October 19, headed as information concerning FRUITS ZIPPER’s October 24 appearance. That is an artist-related update, not an announcement that ATEEZ, NCT WISH or Hearts2Hearts had newly joined the festival that day.
Because the site’s main listing does not show the full explanatory text in the accessible excerpt, this draft does not interpret the notice as either a cancellation or a confirmation of changes to FRUITS ZIPPER’s schedule. Before publishing any specific claim about that group, the full notice should be reviewed directly through the event’s official news channel.
Time, venue and ticket conditions
Both evenings are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Taiwan time, equivalent to 7 p.m. Japan or Korea time. The venue is Taipei Arena, served by the Taipei Metro’s Songshan–Xindian Line at Taipei Arena Station.
The official ticket guidance says the event uses named, real-identity tickets, and purchasers must provide the attendee’s required identity information through the Taiwanese ticketing platform. Travel packages are separately advertised through JTB, with hotel and transportation arrangements depending on the specific offer. A package should not be confused with standard admission to an evening performance.
Shō Sakurai is announced as host across both days. Having a common host gives the weekend some continuity, while the performers and special stages differ from Saturday to Sunday.
MUSIC EXPO LIVE debuted in Tokyo in 2025; this Taipei edition shifts the concept to a different major Asian city. As of October 20, the concerts are still upcoming. The most useful next step for ticket holders is checking the precise show date, the identity verification rules and any last-minute organiser notices.