Rookie boy group AND2BLE has achieved another significant milestone in their rapid international expansion by taking the stage at the prestigious 43rd Mynavi Tokyo Girls Collection 2026 Autumn/Winter festival.
Held on September 19, 2026, at the iconic Yokohama Arena in Kanagawa, Japan, the festival provided a premier platform for the five-member group to showcase their music, visual charm, and performance versatility.
By securing a performance slot at one of Japan’s most influential fashion and music events prior to their official Japanese debut, AND2BLE has demonstrated extraordinary local demand and solid momentum across the East Asian music landscape.
The Tokyo Girls Collection, established in 2005, stands as a massive bi-annual festival blending Japanese street fashion trends, runway model showcases, and live musical performances by high-profile domestic and international artists.
Inviting an un-debuted K-pop group to perform highlights the substantial hype surrounding AND2BLE within the local market.
The group delivered a dynamic setlist that captivated the audience, proving that their artistic presence extends well beyond standard music broadcasts into the realms of fashion, style, and broader pop culture.
Musical Diversity and Runway Presence at Yokohama Arena
During their showcase at Yokohama Arena, AND2BLE– consisting of members Zhang Hao, Yoo Seung Eon, Ricky, Kim Gyu Vin, and Han Yu Jin- delivered a versatile three-song setlist carefully curated from their Korean debut mini-album, “Sequence 01: Curiosity”.
The quintet opened their segment with their hard-hitting debut title track, “Curious,” commanding the arena with crisp synchronization and high-energy choreography.
Transitioning smoothly into their second piece, the group performed “Aura,” a track characterized by its dreamy synth-pop and smooth R&B textures that highlighted the vocal range of members Yoo Seung Eon and Zhang Hao.
They concluded their performance with “Sugar Rush,” a bright, infectious dance-pop song that energized the crowd and highlighted the group’s charismatic, approachable stage demeanor.
Beyond their musical performance, AND2BLE actively engaged with the event’s cultural and visual elements during the talk and runway segments.
Walking the Tokyo Girls Collection runway alongside top Japanese fashion models, members Ricky, Kim Gyu Vin, and Han Yu Jin turned heads with their model-like proportions, sharp styling, and effortless stage presence.
Their natural comfort under the spotlight reinforced AND2BLE’s positioning as a multi-dimensional group capable of bridging the gap between music performance and high fashion.
Strategic Market Expansion and Unprecedented Pre-Debut Success in Japan
AND2BLE’s appearance at Tokyo Girls Collection represents the culmination of a highly calculated and successful pre-debut promotional campaign in Japan.
To build a solid operational foundation within the country, YH Entertainment secured an official management and distribution deal with Epic Records Japan, a prominent sub-label under Sony Music Labels Inc.
This major label partnership has provided AND2BLE with top-tier logistical, promotional, and marketing support throughout their early promotional activities across Japanese media outlets.
Even prior to their formal Japanese debut, the group’s initial release, “Sequence 01: Curiosity”, achieved impressive commercial milestones on Japanese music charts.
The mini-album secured the #2 spot on Tower Records Japan’s weekly overall album chart, reached #2 on Billboard Japan’s Download Albums chart, and placed within the top five on Oricon’s Weekly Combined Album ranking.
This strong digital and physical performance paved the way for successful live events, including their standalone concert series “2026 AND2BLE Show Concert: Welcome to Qurious,” which drew packed crowds at major venues including K-Arena Yokohama and GLION Arena Kobe.
Also, the group has actively expanded its broadcast exposure by appearing on prominent Japanese television programs, such as Nihon TV’s flagship summer music special The Music Day 2026 and TBS’s CDTV Live! Live!.
In addition to structured media appearances, AND2BLE made headlines by holding a surprise guerrilla street performance at Tokyo’s Shinjuku Kabukicho Cinecity Square, attracting over 3,000 onlookers and confirming their burgeoning popularity among local youth.
Following their successful stage at the Tokyo Girls Collection, AND2BLE is set to maintain their intensive live schedule.
The group will next perform at the highly anticipated “Inkigayo Live in Tokyo” event, hosted at the Belluna Dome in Saitama on September 23, 2026.
As AND2BLE continues to integrate into the local entertainment industry through major fashion showcases, live concert tours, and strategic broadcast appearances, expectations remain extraordinarily high for their official Japanese debut single release in the coming months.
