KEYVITUP Meets Fans at LA Fannect Ahead of KCON LA 2026

KEYVITUP, who debuted in April as Kim Jae-joong’s first boy group, held their first official L.A. Fannect at the Eastwood Mainstage at Eastwood Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles. The group made their debut with the double title tracks “KEYVITUP” and “LEGENDARY,” from their first EP album, [KEYVITUP]. The five-member group consists of Hyunmin, Taehwan, Sena, Jaein, and Rukia. 

The atmosphere at the Fannect was filled with excitement from beginning to end, with fans bringing high energy as they eagerly waited to meet KEYVITUP and see the group perform. Before the event officially began, fans enjoyed a fanchant with the members to talk about their fave songs and whether they’ve tried ‘In-N-Out Burger”. The excitement continued throughout the Fannect, with the crowd cheering loudly and showing their support during each performance and interaction with the members.

The Fannect gave KEYVITUP the opportunity to meet their U.S. fans for the first time, with the members expressing their excitement and gratitude throughout the event. The group brought their energy to the stage with performances of “BEST ONE,” “KEYVITUP,” and “LEGENDARY,” giving fans a taste of their performances ahead of KCON LA 2026. 

During the fan Q&A, the members also shared details about what fans can look forward to from their upcoming KCON stages and opened up about their individual charming points. Taehwan pointed to his hands and vocals as his standout charms, while Rukia simply chose his deep voice. The members also shared a fun moment with fans when Hyunmin and Rukia took on a dance challenge to TVXQ’s “Mirotic,” while Taehwan joined in by singing the backup vocals. Sena and Jae-in also kept the energy high by playing along with the crowd during the dance challenge segment, showing off their playful personalities and creating memorable moments with fans.