HYBE announced the first lineup of artists for the 2026 Weverse Con Festival on the 11th, confirming that QWER, known for their refreshing sound and vibrant energy, will take the stage for the second consecutive year. The lineup features a total of 10 teams including AESPA, AHOF, &TEAM, WENDY, LEECHANGSUB, CORTIS, TOUCHED, P1Harmony, and PLAVE, spanning diverse genres from global K-pop artists to bands, solo artists, and virtual artists. QWER recently completed their first world tour following their debut, visiting 16 cities across the Americas and Asia, and will showcase their growth as a global performance group at the upcoming festival. Notable achievements include CORTIS's debut album reaching number 15 on the Billboard 200 in September of last year, while virtual artist PLAVE achieved career highs with first-week sales of 1.09 million copies and successfully concluded their first Asian tour across six cities. Additionally, &TEAM will make their fourth consecutive appearance at Weverse Con, expanding their global influence, while rock band TOUCHED prepares to deliver their signature powerful sound and explosive energy. The Weverse Con Festival, presented through the global superfan platform Weverse, showcases K-pop artists spanning multiple generations and genres on a single stage, with QWER's second consecutive appearance confirming their solidified position in the global music landscape.