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Xdinary Heroes rocks Prambanan Jazz Festival 2026

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • South Korean rock band Xdinary Heroes headlined the first day of the Prambanan Jazz Festival 2026 in Indonesia.
  • The band, under JYP Entertainment, performed for an hour, captivating the audience with their blend of distorted guitar riffs and synthesizer melodies.
  • Xdinary Heroes engaged with the crowd, performing hits like "Freaking Bad" and "Sucker Punch," and even paused a song to assist a fan in need.

South Korean rock band Xdinary Heroes electrified the Prambanan Jazz Festival 2026, headlining the first day with a powerful performance at the historic Candi Prambanan complex.

The band, known for their unique sound that fuses distorted guitar riffs with grand synthesizer arrangements, played for an hour on Friday, July 3, 2026, closing out the festival's opening day. Under the JYP Entertainment label, Xdinary Heroes consists of Jooyeon (bass/vocals), Gaon (guitar/vocals), Jungsu (keyboard/vocals), O.de (Synthesizer/vocals), Jun Han (guitar), and Gun-il (drum).

Their arrival on stage was met with enthusiastic cheers from fans who had eagerly awaited their performance. Gaon greeted the audience in Indonesian, saying, "Hello, everyone!" The band's visual presentation also stood out, with guitarist Jun Han notably wearing an unbuttoned batik shirt early in the set.

Hello, everyone!

— GaonXdinary Heroes guitarist Gaon greeting the audience in Indonesian.

Xdinary Heroes delivered a diverse musical set, predominantly rock but incorporating elements that showcased guitarist Jun Han's drop-tuning techniques, reminiscent of hardcore music, accompanied by Gun-il's dynamic drumming. Bassist and vocalist Jooyeon impressed the audience with his skillful transitions between clean vocals and screams.

The band performed popular tracks such as "Freaking Bad," "Sucker Punch," and "Voyager." Their energetic stage presence was particularly anticipated, especially after a planned performance in 2025 was canceled. "You are so sweet tonight, memorizing our songs. Are you still excited? Because we will sing together again in the next few songs," Jooyeon told the crowd.

Throughout their performance, Xdinary Heroes frequently interacted with their fans, who filled the Rukun Stage area with lightsticks. Their engagement extended to pausing a song mid-performance when a fan in the audience required assistance from security, demonstrating their attentiveness and care for their audience.

You are so sweet tonight, memorizing our songs. Are you still excited? Because we will sing together again in the next few songs.

— JooyeonXdinary Heroes vocalist Jooyeon interacting with the enthusiastic crowd.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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