Four boy groups selected for the 76th Sapporo Snow Festival and the 17th KPF (K-POP FESTIVAL) 2026, whose talents have been recognized through various audition programs !

The lineup for the 76th Sapporo Snow Festival 17thKPF2026, an official sponsored event of the Sapporo Snow Festival, to be held on Saturday, February 7th next year, has been announced.
The group is an elite boy band formed around members who have been recognized for their talent through various audition programs. The performers for this event will be selected by KPF in addition to the headliner slots.
This is the first attempt in the history of KPF, and it will be a public application slot where applications are received directly from the management office, and a newcomer slot where the fate of the performers will be decided by a global fan vote.
The announcement of the lineup is gathering interest from the public. Among them, the headliners who have been cast are the 4th generation who are shaking up the world with their outstanding singing and dancing skills.
"n.SSign" is a "global icon" that represents the world. "n.SSign" won the global audition program "Seishun Star" and will appear in the main performance in 2023.
Even before their official debut, they successfully completed an Exclusive Zepp tour at five locations across Japan, and will officially debut in August 2023. In November, they will hold their first arena concert, drawing 24,000 people in three shows.
They have proven their popularity by drawing audiences of 100,000 people. They are active globally, primarily in Korea and Japan, and are increasing their presence as the standard-bearers of the next generation of K-POP, combining musicality and performance skills.
After energetically traveling all over Japan, "n.SSign" is returning to Sapporo, a place full of memories, for the first time in three years! Behind the success of "n.SSign" lies the constant growth of COSMO (
There was a lot of support and love from the fan club (name of the fan club). In Hokkaido, there are many COSMOs who have been enthusiastically supporting them since the audition program, so this will be a long-awaited reunion for fans.
" has the same feelings. He has always wanted to go back to Sapporo, a place with many fond memories and fond memories of COSMO. After three years, the wish of "n.SSign" and COSMO has finally come to fruition.
In particular, Robin and Lawrence, who have been official members since their debut, will be performing in Sapporo for the first time, so for both "n.SSign" and COSMO, next February will be a cold but warm-hearted time.
It looks like it will be a warm winter. Expectations are high for n.SSign, who have honed their skills through various experiences, to see them grow even further.
Global fan vote to decide the newcomer slots "Sapporo Snow Festival KPF Rookie Champ"
The six-member boy group JUST B, who debuted in 2021, won first place in the 'Range Cup' and earned the spot to appear.
Five out of six have appeared on audition programs such as "I-LAND," "UNDER19," and "THE
"JUST B", a former member of "FAN", is a highly talented group with outstanding visuals, born during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The title track of "BURN," "DAMAGE," was written, composed, and arranged by Bang YONG GUK, formerly of "BAP."
The lyrics are full of energy, with a message that we should not give up, but stand up together and overcome any obstacles, and are accompanied by energetic vocals, rap, and a dance that is perfect from the angle of the body to the fingertips.
They captivated the audience with their highly polished performance, embodying their unique style with sharp, blade-like dance moves.
JUST B empathizes with the concerns of the current generation and envisions a new future, but as a debut team during the COVID-19 pandemic, they have also experienced many hardships.
"ONLY" was their support during this difficult time.
The presence of the fan club "ONLY B" (fan club name) is significant.
As the song "JUST B" shows, they share a unique bond with their fans, and
This was a testament to the deep bond of trust between "JUST B" and "ONLY B." The devoted love of fans who wanted "JUST B" to shine on the traditional "KPF" stage,
Their unity was the driving force behind their first place finish in both the first and final rounds of voting. Keep an eye out for JUST B's first appearance in Sapporo, where they will perform with a burning passion and full energy that will melt even the snow.
The group that was chosen to appear was the five-member boy band "ONE PACT," which will debut in 2023, and came second in the global fan vote to decide the newcomer slot.
This multinational boy band is made up of talented members who have attracted attention with albums such as "PLANET," "High Rapper 4," and "LOUD," and has been a hot topic since before their debut. They are involved in song production, choreography, and music videos.
As a self-produced idol group, they have a unique presence among the fifth generation of K-POP, and have made a strong impact with their dynamic performances.
"PACT" is a combination of the words "ONE" and "IMPACT," and as the name suggests, they are marching forward as one to become an entity that will "shock" the world.
The band will embark on their first North American tour, "THE NEW WAVE 2025 ONE PACT NORTH AMERICA" from September 26th.
They held the "&♡ TOUR" and visited eight major cities in the United States and Canada, and continued to interact with the local "&♡" (fan club name),
The fandom is expanding beyond borders. The impact of "ONE PACT," a group that combines talent and passion, is creating a new wave in K-POP! With the enthusiastic support of "&♡" (the name of the fan club),
Don't miss their first Sapporo performance, where the talents of "ONE PACT" will come together. The fourth group is a group of five members who will debut in April 2024, selected from the first public audition in KPF history.
The group is a boys' group called "TIOT." Since the information ban on the public call for performers was lifted, there have been enthusiastic requests from fans on social media, and LOTI (the name of the fan club) has been actively calling for support, mainly through social media.
The management office responded to this request, and after a public application, they were selected to appear. The group name "TIOT" is a group of elite members who attracted attention on the survival program "BOYS PLANET".
is an abbreviation for "Time Is Our Turn," and expresses their strong determination to overcome the disappointment of the audition and say, "Now it's our turn."
After the broadcast of "PLANET" ended, they made their pre-debut with a remake of "Hyakusen Muhai" from "Click-B" released in 2001 as the title song.
SHOW” and became a candidate for the first place, firmly imprinting their presence. After that, the youngest member, Shin Ye-chan, made an official debut and expanded their activities to Korea, Japan, and Europe.
They are rapidly expanding their global fandom. Come see these five unique and talented members make their Sapporo debut as they open up a new chapter in K-Pop.
The Sapporo Snow Festival KPF will feature the latest K-POP artists, including BTS, i-dle (former (G)I-DLE), and NCT
127," "NCT DREAM," and "SHINee" are new artists who have made their Sapporo debut in past performances and have since enjoyed a major breakthrough.
It is said to be the gateway to success for K-POP stars. We will be keeping our eyes peeled to see if this performance will be a stepping stone to produce a group that will achieve FLY.
This performance will feature four groups, all of which are made up of former members from the audition program.
Therefore, some members who have participated in the same audition program in the past will now reunite on the stage of this performance as different teams. The tears, cheers, happy feelings, and regrets of that moment will all be remembered.
All of these memories will now transcend time and space and come together at the 76th Sapporo Snow Festival, 17th KPF2026. Don't miss this moment of friendship and sparks of excitement.
This traditional 17th performance will feature a stage full of the charm of each artist, and will be a celebration of the past "Sapporo Snow Festival KPF (K-POP
With a variety of performances that can only be seen at this performance, including a revival stage that pays homage to the "MIXED LIVE FESTIVAL," the live show will be more exciting than ever.
For details and ticket information, please check the official website (https://www.japankorea.org/) and official SNS (@NPO_JKCA).
◆ Performance name: ~ GFSC Charity Campaign ~ 76th Sapporo Snow Festival 17th KPF (K-POP FESTIVAL) 2026
◆Venue/Date and Time: Saturday, February 7, 2026, Zepp Sapporo ◆Doors Open/Show Start: [Part 1] Doors open 11:30, Show starts 12:30 [Part 2]
Doors open 17:00 Show starts 18:00 ◆Performers: n.SSign / JUST B / ONE PACT / TIOT
◆Organizer: Sapporo Snow Festival KPF Executive Committee
◆ Co-organized by: NPO Japan-Korea Cultural Exchange Association (JKCA), Sapporo Tourism Association (Sapporo Snow Festival)
Executive Committee) ◆Supervision and production: JK Dream Co., Ltd., KJ Dream Co., Ltd. ◆Sponsor: GFSC (Good Friends Save the Children)
◆Official website: https://www.japankorea.org/ ◆Inquiries: info@japankorea.org 050-5538-0304