The group ATEEZ raised anticipation for their Japan comeback to a peak.
ATEEZ successfully concluded their 2025 world tour "In Your Fantasy," held for three days from the 13th to the 15th at Saitama Super Arena (SAITAMA SUPER ARENA) in Japan.
Earlier, starting at Incheon Inspire Arena in July and through the end of August, they held "In Your Fantasy" in 12 North American cities and met fans around the world. This Japan tour, which began ahead of the release of their second full-length Japanese album "Ashes to Light" on the 17th, was held on the largest scale since their debut, proving ATEEZ's elevated global standing.
At the Saitama performance, which opened the spectacular curtain of the Japan tour, ATEEZ surprised the audience by pre-releasing the title track "Ash" and the album track "Crescendo" from "Ashes to Light," sending the venue into a frenzy.
Through the new-song performances, ATEEZ once again proved their worth as top performers by delivering captivating and deadly performances that completely captivated local fans. The members said they were happy that they could show the songs to ATINY (official fandom name) live first.
In addition, ATEEZ perfectly targeted local fans' hearts with a setlist expanded by various songs including "Turbulence" and Jongho's solo song "To be your light" in Japanese, and even stronger performances. They also communicated fluently in Japanese throughout the concerts, sharing a passionate rapport with the fans who filled the venue and further heightening expectations for their local comeback.
After the Saitama performance ended, a second teaser for the "Ash" music video was released on their official YouTube channel at 12 a.m. on the 16th.
The video overwhelmed viewers with a series of close-up shots highlighting ATEEZ's matured visuals, followed by mesmerizing performance scenes in a gray-hued space expressing the world of "Ash," completely captivating fans. The teaser, which captured each member's individuality and deeper charm, stoked comeback excitement that was a day away along with the full music video.
ATEEZ's second full-length Japanese album "Ashes to Light" will be released at 12 a.m. on the 17th.
[Photo] Provided by KQ Entertainment.
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