THE BOYZ Enter a Nine-Member Era With ‘ZENERATION Ⅲ’ Concert at KSPO Dome
THE BOYZ are closing out 2026 by turning one of the most turbulent chapters of their career into a triumphant homecoming.
On November 13 and 14, newly established group label Seven Eight Records (78 RECORDS) officially announced THE BOYZ 2026 CONCERT : ZENERATION Ⅲ, a four-day solo concert running from December 24 to December 27, 2026, at Seoul’s iconic KSPO Dome.
More than just a festive year-end show, ZENERATION Ⅲ marks two major milestones for the veteran fourth-generation boy group: their first solo concert since transferring to Seven Eight Records in September 2026, and the official launch of their nine-member lineup following leader Sangyeon’s return from mandatory military service.
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Full Concert Schedule: Four Nights at KSPO Dome
Holding a four-consecutive-night concert run over the Christmas holiday at KSPO Dome—a ~15,000-capacity arena in Seoul’s Olympic Park—is a rare feat in K-pop and a clear statement of THE BOYZ’s enduring domestic ticket power.
The show also fulfills a promise the members made to their fandom, THE B, when they last performed at the exact same venue eight months earlier in April 2026.
| Show Date | Day | Start Time (KST) | Start Time (EST) | Venue |
| December 24, 2026 | Thursday (Christmas Eve) | 7:30 PM KST | 5:30 AM EST | KSPO Dome, Seoul |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday (Christmas Day) | 6:00 PM KST | 4:00 AM EST | KSPO Dome, Seoul |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | 5:00 PM KST | 3:00 AM EST | KSPO Dome, Seoul |
| December 27, 2026 | Sunday | 4:00 PM KST | 2:00 AM EST | KSPO Dome, Seoul |
According to Seven Eight Records, the newly unveiled teaser poster—featuring all nine members in a mystical, dreamlike concept—signals a continuation of the group’s acclaimed ZENERATION concert brand.
Crucially, the creative and management team that originally conceptualized the ZENERATION series from its earliest days is spearheading production under Seven Eight Records, ensuring that the concert’s narrative and theatrical identity remain intact while reinterpreting the group’s catalog for a new era.
Ticket Sale Dates & Online Livestream Details
For fans hoping to attend in person—or tune in from abroad—Seven Eight Records has mapped out a staggered ticketing rollout ahead of the official booking notice:
- Official Ticketing Notice: Monday, November 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM KST (12:00 AM EST)
- Domestic Fan Club Pre-Sale: Monday, November 23, 2026, at 8:00 PM KST (6:00 AM EST)
- Global Fan Club Pre-Sale: Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 8:00 PM KST (6:00 AM EST)
- General Ticket Sales: Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 8:00 PM KST (6:00 AM EST)
What About an Online Livestream? As of November 14, 2026, online streaming details have not yet been formally announced. Seven Eight Records is scheduled to release the comprehensive ticketing and viewing guide on November 16 at 2:00 PM KST.
Historically, THE BOYZ’s KSPO Dome concerts have offered global live-streaming passes (often for the final weekend dates via platforms such as Beyond LIVE or Weverse Concerts), so international fans outside South Korea should watch for global streaming announcements alongside the November 16 notice.
The Road to Seven Eight Records: How THE BOYZ Reclaimed Their Future
To understand why ZENERATION Ⅲ carries so much emotional weight for THE B, you have to look back at the dramatic industry shake-up THE BOYZ navigated across 2026.
After debuting under Cre.ker Entertainment (later merged into IST Entertainment) in December 2017 and briefly transferring to One Hundred Label in late 2024, the group’s relationship with their former management fractured early in 2026.
Following reports of unpaid settlement balances totaling roughly 1 billion KRW, nine members notified One Hundred Label in February 2026 of their intent to terminate their exclusive contracts, citing financial non-payment and an irreparable breakdown of mutual trust.
When the dispute escalated in March 2026, the nine members filed for a court injunction to suspend the validity of their contracts.
On April 23, 2026, the Seoul Central District Court ruled in the artists’ favor, granting the injunction and freeing them from One Hundred Label’s management.
Rather than disbanding or letting their group identity scatter, the members engineered a “separately yet together” operating model that has increasingly become the gold standard for veteran K-pop acts:
- Individual Agencies for Solo Careers: Between August and September 2026, individual members signed with specialized agencies to support their solo music, acting, and variety pursuits—including Younghoon (Namoo Actors), Sunwoo (AT AREA), Eric (Grid Entertainment), Juyeon (Ace Factory), Hyunjae (Management Perspective), and Q (Pitch Company).
- Seven Eight Records for Group Unity: On September 14, 2026, the nine members officially joined Seven Eight Records, a newly incorporated boutique label dedicated exclusively to THE BOYZ’s group and unit activities.
Co-led by veteran executives from major entertainment companies alongside longtime management staff who worked with THE BOYZ from their pre-debut casting days through their peak, 78 Records operates under the philosophy “From Essence, We Make the Next Move.”
Lineup Update: Sangyeon Returns as THE BOYZ Move Forward as Nine
ZENERATION Ⅲ also solidifies the group’s official nine-member roster: Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, Q, Sunwoo, and Eric.
Leader Sangyeon’s Military Discharge
Oldest member and team leader Sangyeon enlisted in March 2025, serving in the Korean Army Band at the Army Cadet Military School. On September 16, 2026—just two days after the Seven Eight Records announcement—Sangyeon completed his 18-month service and was honorably discharged.
His return restores THE BOYZ’s vocal anchor and steady leadership just in time for their year-end concert preparations.
Why New Is Outside Current Group Activities
Alongside the celebration of Sangyeon’s return, the announcement also reflects the group’s finalized transition from an 11-member (and later 10-member, following Ju Haknyeon’s earlier departure) act into a nine-piece unit.
Main vocalist New (Choi Chan-hee) opted not to join the other nine members in their February 2026 contract termination notice or the April court injunction, remaining solo under One Hundred Label during the spring.
After months of non-participation in group schedules, the remaining nine members formally confirmed a nine-member group restructuring on August 6, 2026.
New subsequently terminated his own contract with One Hundred Label on August 27, 2026, and launched solo activities under ONLY NEW Entertainment in late September without joining Seven Eight Records’ collective group contract.
What ZENERATION Ⅲ Means for 2027 and THE BOYZ’s 10th Anniversary
Seven Eight Records is preparing for its formal corporate launch in early 2027, making ZENERATION Ⅲ the bridge between THE BOYZ’s hard-won independence and a landmark year ahead.
December 6, 2026, marks the group’s ninth debut anniversary, setting the stage for their 10th anniversary in 2027. With their original social media channels reactivated, veteran creative staff back at the helm, and Sangyeon returned from military duty, THE BOYZ are positioned to enter 2027 with full creative control over their music, choreography, and global touring plans.
For four nights in December, KSPO Dome will serve as both a Christmas gift to THE B and a declaration that THE BOYZ’s next chapter has officially begun.
