Japan’s dance and vocal group KID PHENOMENON performed at SXSW 2026, held in Austin, Texas, from March 12 to 18. With a mission to challenge the assumption that today’s best boy bands are in K-pop, the seven members delivered performances that electrified local music fans and came away with a strong sense of validation. Still riding the high of their performances, the group sat down with Billboard Japan to chat about their takeaways from the experience.
What’s going through your minds now that you’ve finished your SXSW 2026 performance?
Kensuke Sorematsu: This was our first time performing in the…
