LE SSERAFIM successfully made their Tokyo Dome debut. Standing on the stage of their dreams 3 years and 6 months after debut, LE SSERAFIM moved the audience as they expressed gratitude to Pyeona (fan club name), who put them in this position.
From 5 p.m. on the 19th, the final day of '2025 LE SSERAFIM TOUR 'EASY CRAZY HOT' ENCORE IN TOKYO DOME' took place at Tokyo Dome in Japan. This concert was the encore of their first world tour, which began in Incheon in April and thrilled Japan, Asia and North America through September.
Opening with stage effects highlighted by intense flames, LE SSERAFIM warmed up the atmosphere by consecutively performing 'Ash', 'HOT' and 'Come Over' from mini album 5 'HOT'. A VCR video showed the members walking out from under the stage on the big screen, drawing cheers, and LE SSERAFIM exploded with hip energy with 'EASY', their first song to enter the Billboard Hot 100. A new performance using the intro track added an extra special touch unique to the Tokyo Dome show.
Afterwards, Kim Chaewon took the stage and said, "This is the second day of the Tokyo Dome concert. It's thanks to you. I'm grateful," and added, "Because the encore concert is being held specially at Tokyo Dome, we've prepared a lot of stages that will make Pyeona happy," drawing cheers. After successfully finishing the first-day performance the previous day, Heo Yunjin expressed joy, saying, "When I went out on the catwalk I could see Pyeona everywhere in every direction, so there was nothing but Pyeona in my view." Kim Chaewon also said, "From the opening I was surprised that when I came out on the catwalk I could hear the cheer through my in-ear monitors, so I even asked them to turn up the in-ear sound," and added, "That's the power of Tokyo Dome," moved.
After the opening remarks, LE SSERAFIM continued the stage without delay, singing in succession from 'Swan Song' to 'Flash forward', 'Blue Flame', 'So Cynical(Badurn)', 'Impurities' and 'The Great Mermaid'. During this sequence, LE SSERAFIM used moving vehicles to get closer to fans and also threw event balls to give fans special gifts.
There was also time to breathe with the fans. LE SSERAFIM instructed Pyeona (fan club name)'s cheering method, and then, matching the fans' unified chants, they passionately performed new song "Pearlies (My oyster is the world)" as well as 'No Celestial', 'Smart' and 'Fire in the belly'. LE SSERAFIM's further developed vocal power combined with the voices of Pyeona filling the Tokyo Dome added even more emotion.
When the stage for the most recently released single album 1 title track 'SPAGHETTI' was revealed, the heat inside the venue rose even higher. LE SSERAFIM presented a dance break prepared only for this concert to match the grand sound, enhancing the completeness of the stage. Then running through 'Chasing Lightning', 'Eve, Psyche and the bluebeard's wife', and 'CRAZY', LE SSERAFIM during the '1-800-hot-n-fun' stage directly projected fans in various parts of the venue onto the screen, drawing responses.
As the atmosphere deepened, LE SSERAFIM decorated the highlights with a medley of signature songs such as 'FEARLESS', 'UNFORGIVEN' and 'ANTIFRAGILE'. But the disappointment was brief; they announced the start of the encore by returning to the stage with Japanese single 4's tracks 'Kawaii' and 'DIFFERENT'. The stage, set up with Sanrio characters that also released collaboration goods, made LE SSERAFIM's charming appeal stand out even more.
During the final remarks that followed, the members conveyed their sincerity through tears. Kazuha said, "Today, surrounded by so many people, it felt like a dream to be able to perform our show; it passed in an instant and I was happy. I'm truly grateful for letting me feel this happiness," and added, "There are still many lacking and immature parts, but I think I have to work harder to become the ideal version I aim for. Still, I want to deeply thank everyone who supported me. I'm still in the midst of the challenge, but I will work to show a growing version of myself," expressing her determination.
Hong Eunchae said, "Before going on stage today, I came up with more thoughts than usual. For those seeing us for the first time today, I wanted them to feel through this performance what kind of heart and how sincerely LE SSERAFIM performs, and to Pyeona, who has always watched over us, I wanted to repay you on stage for bringing us this far and always believing in us. I don't know if these feelings reached everyone, but I hope today became a pleasant memory for everyone here," and added, "There may be times when we're slow in the future, but I hope we can move toward greater dreams at our own pace, and as we've done so far, be a stronger LE SSERAFIM and Pyeona by being a source of strength for each other. If we're together like now, I feel like we might achieve even greater dreams," she said.
She then said through tears, "This time my family came overseas for the first time to see the concert. Being able to show my family that we are loved by so many Pyeona even from far away is thanks to Pyeona," and added, "Pyeona has always given me great strength. I hope we can walk together for a long time. Let's definitely meet again at this place next time," she wished.
Sakura recalled her memory of being on the Tokyo Dome stage 11 years ago when she knew nothing. She said, "I've been active as an idol for 14 years, and honestly there were many hard times; I even wondered what would have happened if I hadn't chosen the path of an idol. Over 14 years I achieved many dreams and gave up many things. I was able to meet many people and also experienced farewells with many people. If at the end of that journey this scene was waiting for me today, I would want to walk the path of an idol again even if I were reborn," and cried. She added, "I left Kagoshima at 13, and I'm really thankful to everyone who turned me, who was nothing, into such a wonderful idol."
Kim Chaewon also said, "Standing here on this dream stage and now giving remarks after almost finishing the concert, memories of my childhood when I used to hide and sing and dance come to mind. I want to thank and congratulate my past self, who kept nurturing a dream and didn't give up. Each of you must have dreams too; even if you think your dream is absurd, don't worry about what others think and take one step at a time toward your dream. We'll be with you," and added, "You'll continue to be with us, right? Today we could achieve one dream thanks to Pyeona. I'm really grateful. We'll continue to do our best," expressing gratitude.
Finally, Heo Yunjin said, "Before the announcement in Saitama, we separately heard that we might be able to enter Tokyo Dome. It didn't feel real at all, but as soon as I heard it I cried a lot. There were many reasons for the tears, but do you know the joy when someone recognizes or rediscovers a value you had forgotten? It could be a bright aspect you had forgotten because you were tired of life, a happy old memory, or a dream you held back on because you were embarrassed," and added, "For me, who had been going through a hard time, even if it didn't feel real, it was a beam of hope. It felt like comfort saying, 'You don't have to be ashamed, your passion is still valid, you can dream.' No matter how hard it is, we'll overcome it, and imagining ourselves in this very special place with Pyeona gave me strength," she said through tears.
She continued, "I'm so, so grateful for guiding us this far. I'm very grateful to the staff who always put us before themselves, and to the company family who make time out of their nonexistent schedules for us," and added, "I want to tell the members who wait for and lead each other even if our speeds differ that they worked hard, and I'm so thankful they share the same dream; let's aim for even bigger dreams. Today feels like the last day at Tokyo Dome, like the end of a movie, but I truly see this as the beginning, a new chapter. I will become an artist I won't be ashamed of. Because Pyeona made me believe again that it's okay to dream, I'll achieve the most wonderful dreams and take you to wonderful places. Thank you. I love you," delivering heartfelt remarks that made the moment even more moving.
Hong Eunchae expressed the hope, "We'll be able to meet here again, right? We'll work harder so we can meet again. Please wait a little," and then they closed the two-day encore performances with a finale of 'Perfect Night' and 'No-Return', followed by an EDM-arranged version of 'CRAZY' and 'No-Return'.
Meanwhile, after finishing the '2025 LE SSERAFIM TOUR 'EASY CRAZY HOT' ENCORE IN TOKYO DOME' concert, LE SSERAFIM is scheduled to attend the '10th anniversary Asia Artist Awards 2025' held at Kaohsiung National Stadium in Taiwan on Dec. 6 and the '2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon' on the 25th, among other events, decorating the year-end magnificently.
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