LE SSERAFIM Joins ABC’s ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026’ with the Voices of ‘KPOP DEMON HUNTERS’

LE SSERAFIM has been confirmed as a performer for ABC’s ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026,’ becoming the only K-pop girl group included in this year’s lineup. The announcement was released on December 2 via the program’s official social media channels, drawing strong international attention.

The lineup also features global stars such as Mariah Carey, Post Malone, and Chappell Roan. Joining the show are the vocalists behind Netflix’s animated film ‘KPOP DEMON HUNTERS’—EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, who provide the voices for the fictional group HUNTR/X.

The group will perform ‘CRAZY’ and ‘SPAGHETTI (feat. j-hope of BTS)’ live in Times Square. According to Korean media, ‘CRAZY’ entered the Billboard Hot 100 earlier this year, while ‘SPAGHETTI’ achieved the group’s highest rankings on both the Billboard Hot 100 (No. 50) and the UK Official Singles Chart (No. 46).

Korean outlets highlight LE SSERAFIM’s rapid growth in the U.S. market this year, citing sold-out shows across their North American tour. Their invitation to ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ is considered one of the most symbolic milestones in their career.

Following the New Year’s Eve performance, LE SSERAFIM is scheduled to appear at major year-end shows across Asia, including the Asia Artist Awards 2025 in Taiwan, KBS’s Global Festival, SBS’s Gayo Daejeon, and Japan’s Countdown Japan 25/26. The group is also confirmed for the 40th Golden Disc Awards in January 2026.

## KStarLoud Insight LE SSERAFIM’s participation in ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026’ marks a transition into a period of stable mainstream recognition within the U.S. market. Despite past performance controversies, the group has shown consistent upward trends across American tour sales, Billboard placements, and global social media engagement. Their joint appearance with the vocalists from ‘KPOP DEMON HUNTERS’ creates a notable crossover moment—blending the presence of a real-world K-pop act with the rising influence of animated virtual IPs. For LE SSERAFIM, this stage serves not only as a major year-end show but also as a strategic milestone that reinforces their brand identity and expands future opportunities for North American collaborations.