The group Seventeen's unit V8 (Vernon, THE 8) breaks down the barriers between artists and audiences to deliver an experience that brings everyone together.
V8 will meet fans by holding "2026 VERNON THE 8 [V8] LIVE - GOYANG" at KINTEX Exhibition Hall 1, Hall 1 in Goyang, Gyeonggi, on the 11th and 12th. The performances on both days will be held not only offline but also with online live streaming, drawing explosive interest from global fans around the world.
This "2026 VERNON THE 8 [V8] LIVE" is a performance that fully embodies V8's experimental spirit of "choosing a new direction instead of familiar methods." In particular, it drew early attention by announcing the group's first-ever "all-standing seating" performance among Seventeen's units.
They plan to showcase their unique personalities 100% through a dramatic stage that moves between raw, rough energy and refined aesthetics. In addition, the production, which actively uses various and spectacular visual effects such as lasers and mapping, is expected to maximize audience immersion.
Beyond simply watching the stage, it is notable that this is a vibrant, experiential performance in which the audience together completes the event on site. This fresh attempt also drew critical praise at the pre-listening party held on the 28th of last month. V8 structured the event in a "DJ party" format where they breathe and play closest to fans, expanding music listening into a special experience beyond mere listening.
After the Goyang performances, V8 will immediately continue a global schedule. From the 17th to the 19th, they will visit AsiaWorld-Expo Arena 10 in Hong Kong to hold "2026 VERNON THE 8 [V8] LIVE - HONGKONG." The performances were originally scheduled for two shows but an additional show was urgently added due to fans' support. Tickets also sold out at lightning speed on the booking day, proving V8's formidable global ticket power.
Meanwhile, V8 captured both public and critical acclaim with their mini album 1 "V8," released on the 29th of last month. The album achieved an impressive sales figure of more than 620,000 copies within a week of release. Bolstered by this, V8 took first place on the latest weekly album chart released by Circle Chart (aggregation period: June 28–July 4).<
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