Alternative K-pop group Balming Tiger is embarking on a full band set tour around the world starting in July, following their solo concert.
Balming Tiger successfully concluded their solo concert 'Pigeon and Plastic' at the YES24 Live Hall in Seoul on the 28th and 29th of last month.
This performance drew attention with its original theme and direction 'Pigeon and Plastic,' inspired by the track from Balming Tiger's first studio album 'January Never Dies.' The stage, which resembled a film shooting set, combined with VCRs featuring making films and the band's live performance, completed an organic narrative in real-time. The storyline, which transcended the boundaries between reality and video, provided the audience with an immersive experience beyond a simple concert.
In particular, the fake documentary-style VCR featuring distinctive actors like Kim Ki-cheon, Park Jung-min, Baek Hyun-jin, Shim Eun-kyung, and Lee Jeong-hyeon generated considerable buzz. The actors appeared in a manner that symbolically represented the theme 'Pigeon and Plastic' by mimicking the appearances of Balming Tiger members Omega Sapien, Soumba, Mud the Student, and BJ Won-jin.
Additionally, BTS member RM and band Silica Gel's Kim Han-joo made surprise appearances in the VCR, eliciting cheers from the audience. Kim Han-joo participated as the music director for this performance, enhancing its sound quality, while renowned production designer Ryu Seong-hee from the Korean film industry contributed to the set design, creating a stage that could be called 'a sensory culmination.'
Continuing the excitement from this concert, Balming Tiger will kick off their full-scale global tour in July. They will develop a world tour titled 'World Expo Tour 2025,' including performances at major music festivals like Fuji Rock Festival and Reading and Leeds Festival, as well as overseas solo shows. This tour is a continuation of last year's solo concert 'Balming Tiger World Expo 2024' and is significant as it will be conducted as a full band set.
This tour will be Balming Tiger's band set world tour with band members, touring seven cities including the UK, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Mongolia from the 5th to August 26. Balming Tiger plans to communicate more closely with fans around the world through vibrant performances and arranged sounds.
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