The group ATEEZ has successfully completed their 2025 European tour.
ATEEZ concluded their 2025 world tour "TOWARDS THE LIGHT: WILL TO POWER" in Europe with a performance on the 25th (local time) at the "ING Arena" in Brussels, Belgium.
The title of this world tour, "TOWARDS THE LIGHT: WILL TO POWER," signifies that we all have our own light and encourages individuals to move toward that light without being swayed by others. By installing a tower of light in the center of the stage, they emphasized this meaning, making it impossible to take one's eyes off the solid live performances and grand performances unique to ATEEZ, along with an overwhelming stage scale.
Through this European tour, ATEEZ confirmed their unique status as the "performance powerhouse" in the K-pop scene by holding 14 performances across nine countries, including France, Lyon, Italy, Milan, Switzerland, Zurich, the United Kingdom, London, Manchester, the Netherlands, Amsterdam, Spain, Barcelona, Germany, Cologne, Denmark, Copenhagen, Germany, Berlin, France, Paris, and Belgium, Brussels.
Among these, the five cities of France, Lyon, Switzerland, Zurich, the United Kingdom, Manchester, Spain, Barcelona, and Germany, Cologne received a warmer welcome as they were first-time visits, and in response to the enthusiastic support from local fans who had been eagerly awaiting ATEEZ's performance, the originally planned single shows in London, England and Berlin, Germany were expanded to additional performances.
In particular, the "La Défense Arena," where the concert in Paris was held, is the largest concert venue in Europe, accommodating about 40,000 spectators. ATEEZ set a historic record by holding a solo concert here as the first K-pop artist, further proving their caliber as a "world-class artist."
On stage, ATEEZ showcased their sense of communication by reflecting the cultures of each country in their comments and communicating with fans in the local language, building deep connections. Local fans poured out enthusiastic cheers and sang along, creating a wonderful scene where everyone united with the sole purpose of supporting ATEEZ despite the language differences. Additionally, during the concert talks, members added more emotion as they presented handwritten messages on a sketchbook, changing them for each performance as sweet fan service.
During the European tour, ATEEZ's mini album 10, "GOLDEN HOUR: Part 1," and mini album 11, "GOLDEN HOUR: Part 2," re-entered the UK Official Charts, achieving remarkable rankings in various detailed charts and demonstrating the intense interest and popularity for ATEEZ locally.
Having immersed Europe with their enthusiastic cheers, ATEEZ stated, "We created happy memories while meeting ATINYs (official fandom name) in Europe. I think the light of this ATINY is something I will never forget. I am so grateful for the tour where we shared the brightest moment in life," marking the conclusion of the extensive 2025 European tour.
ATEEZ is gaining recognition not only in Europe but also in various countries worldwide. According to data released by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), mini album 11, "GOLDEN HOUR: Part 2," achieved commendable success by ranking 12th in the "Global Album Sales Chart 2024," which ranks based on actual album sales and total album downloads worldwide each year. Their second full album, "THE WORLD EP.FIN: WILL," re-entered the U.S. Billboard "World Albums Chart" and continues to enjoy steadfast popularity, even a year after its release.
After wrapping up the European tour, ATEEZ will hold the "TOWARDS THE LIGHT: WILL TO POWER FINALE IN SEOUL" on March 22 and 23 at the KSPO DOME (formerly Gymnastics Arena) in Seoul. As they step onto KSPO DOME, which is considered a dream stage for artists, tickets sold out rapidly on opening day, reaffirming their formidable popularity as a global top tier.
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