The group ATEEZ has kicked off the energetic start of their 2025 world tour.
ATEEZ opened the glamorous curtain of their 'ATEEZ 2025 WORLD TOUR 'IN YOUR FANTASY'' at the Inspire Arena in Incheon, Yeongjongdo on the 5th and 6th.
On this day, ATEEZ, who made a spectacular entrance through the majestic band sound, surprised everyone with a setlist that was 180 degrees different from previous performances. From their hit songs, including the title track 'Lemon Drop' from their recently released mini album, as well as 'BOUNCY (K-HOT CHILLI PEPPERS)', 'I'm The One', 'Guerrilla', 'WORK', 'Ice On My Teeth', and 'The Real', to a variety of stages featuring the gem-like b-side songs that have received great love from global fans, including the first live performance of 'Man on Fire.'
In particular, ATEEZ pre-released the stage of their title track 'In Your Fantasy' from the mini album 'GOLDEN HOUR: Part.3 'In Your Fantasy Edition'', set to release on the 11th, turning the venue into a frenzy.
Demonstrating the essence of ATEEZ's performance, which needs no modifiers, they left fans breathless while adding the comment, "You can watch the full version at 1 p.m. on the 11th," generating even more explosive responses.
Additionally, ATEEZ showcased individual solo performances of songs included in the 'In Your Fantasy Edition,' displaying each member's talents and charms, perfectly meeting the expectations of global fans eagerly awaiting ATEEZ's new concert.
Hongjoong transformed into a DJ through 'NO1', capturing attention with his dazzling DJing, while showcasing the captain's charisma with his trademark tight rapping. Seonghwa charmed fans with his alluring aesthetics while performing 'Skin'.
Yunho showcased his sexiness with a smooth yet precise dance using a fedora in 'Slide to Me'. Yeosang radiated deep charisma through the mysterious and dreamy mood of 'Legacy'.
San, who appeared in all-black attire, demonstrated perfect physicality and intense dancing through 'Creep', embodying the essence of sexy charisma. Min-gi, who performed 'AUTOBAHN' and 'ROAR', poured out raw and powerful rapping over grand sounds, completely dominating the stage with his strong voice and BUMSUP charisma.
Wooyoung showed refined sexiness with 'Sagittarius', highlighted by captivating and powerful dance. Jongho, who appeared alongside an unaccompanied live performance of 'To Be Your Light', displayed stormy vocal power and superior singing ability, proving the true value of ATEEZ's main vocalist as a 'world-class artist'.
Through a performance lasting about three hours, ATEEZ reaffirmed their status as 'top performers' with a live show overflowing with passion, matched by a substantial setlist and even more powerful and bold performances. They created a well-made concert that delighted both the eyes and ears, perfectly satisfying the fantasies of global fans with their friendly 'fan love' and relaxed stage manners.
After successfully wrapping up the Incheon concert amid enthusiastic responses from global fans, ATEEZ expressed their feelings by saying, "We thank ATINY (the official fandom name) for being with us, and we will always be a support and happiness by your side. It seems that we have now become more than just fan and artist, and we will continuously strive to be proud artists in the future."
Starting the 2025 world tour successfully in Incheon, ATEEZ will visit 12 cities in North America, including Atlanta, New York, Baltimore, Nashville, Orlando, Chicago, Tacoma, San Jose, Los Angeles, Glendale, Arlington, and Mexico City, before heading to Japan to continue their global journey in Saitama, Nagoya, and Kobe.
In particular, ATEEZ will visit Baltimore, Nashville, Orlando, and San Jose for the first time during this North American tour, hosting stadium performances in five cities including New York's Citi Field, Chicago's Wrigley Field, Los Angeles' BMO Stadium, Arlington's Globe Life Field, and Mexico City's Estadio GNP Seguros.
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