NCT WISH, CORTIS and IVE Take the Stage at NOL FESTIVAL 2026

NCT WISH, CORTIS, IVE and TREASURE were among the K-POP acts that performed at NOL FESTIVAL 2026, held at KINTEX in Goyang, South Korea, on October 17 and 18.

Organized by NOL, a platform operated by NOL Universe, the two-day festival brought together 60 musical acts across three stages: K-POP, SUPER LIVE and EDM.

The K-POP stage, organized in collaboration with Mnet's "M Countdown," featured a mix of established groups and rising artists. On October 17, NCT WISH, CORTIS, Hearts2Hearts, KISS OF LIFE, Kep1er, CRAVITY and Billlie performed before crowds of fans waving light sticks.

The following day, IVE, TREASURE, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, MEOVV, izna, KiiiKiii and KickFlip took the stage. The lineup brought together groups with established fan bases and newer acts, giving audiences a chance to see a wide range of K-pop performers in one place.

Beyond K-POP, the SUPER LIVE stage featured artists from various genres, including g.o.d, YB, Jaurim, XIA and WOODZ. The EDM stage was organized in collaboration with World DJ Festival.

The festival also incorporated travel-themed attractions throughout the venue. Performance schedules were displayed on airport-style departure boards, while the NOL brand zone introduced travel destinations and music recommended by participating artists. Visitors could also sample food from countries including China, Japan, Turkey and Mexico.

NOL Universe CEO Lee Cheol-woong said the festival was designed to bring the company's music, travel and entertainment services together in an offline setting. The company plans to continue expanding events that connect entertainment with leisure activities.