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NCT 127 Takes Headline Stage at KCON LA for 3rd Consecutive Year, Debuts New Song 'Piñata'

Published 2026.08.18

By Cely Editor

NCT 127 Takes Headline Stage at KCON LA for 3rd Consecutive Year, Debuts New Song 'Piñata'

NCT 127 served as headline performers at 'KCON LA 2026' held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on the 14th (local time), marking their third consecutive year in this role. Following member Mark's departure in April, NCT 127 now consists of seven members, with five members—Taeyong, Johnny, Yuta, Jaehyun, and Haechan—performing while Doyoung and Jungwoo are serving in the military. The group showcased hit songs including 'Kick It', 'Lemonade', 'Touch', 'Summer 127', '英雄', 'Fact Check', and 'Walk'. The most enthusiastically received stage was their new song 'Piñata', which will be released on the 24th as a B-side track from their seventh studio album 'BLINGY'. Despite not yet being officially released, the track drew spontaneous crowd participation due to its catchy chorus, with its track video surpassing 10 million views as of the 17th. Leader Taeyong performed solo tracks 'SHALALA' and 'WYLD' on the 15th, captivating the audience. NCT 127 is making their comeback after 2 years and 1 month with their seventh album 'BLINGY' containing nine tracks, including '127 Million Miles' featuring the complete vocal contributions of all seven members.