Get ready, J-pop and K-pop fans—MBC’s “Music Core in Japan” just dropped its first lineup for the highly anticipated 2025 midyear special, and it’s already stacked with heavy-hitters!

📍 Date: July 5 & 6, 2025
📍 Venue: Belluna Dome, Japan

The first wave of performers includes a blend of global K-pop powerhouses, rising rookies, and fan-favorite Japanese acts:

✨ aespa
✨ Hearts2Hearts
✨ ILLIT
✨ INI
✨ IVE
✨ izna
✨ KiiiKiii
✨ NCT WISH
✨ NEXZ
✨ NiziU
✨ n.SSign
✨ SHINee’s Taemin
✨ THE BOYZ
✨ TXT

With names like aespa, TXT, Taemin, and IVE, fans can expect a weekend of next-level performances, special stages, and surprises that only “Music Core” can deliver.

📝 Stay tuned for the second lineup reveal—more idols are set to join the party!