[On Stage] 'First Korea Visit in 1 Year' J-Pop Top Group YOASOBI "Korean Fans' Passion, Driving Force of Asia Tour"

Yeongjongdo 'Buzzes' with Joint Stage Performance with NewJeans
Fans Moved by Direct Reading of Handwritten Letter in Korean

"Every time we come, our love for Korea grows stronger. The passion of Korean fans is the driving force behind our continued Asia tour."

The group YOASOBI held their second concert in Korea over two days, on the 7th and 8th, at the Inspire Arena in Incheon. [Photo by LIVET]

The popular Japanese duo YOASOBI successfully concluded their second concert in Korea on the 7th and 8th at the Inspire Arena in Incheon. The event attracted about 20,000 attendees, once again proving YOASOBI's high popularity in Korea.

YOASOBI took the stage under red lights and performed hit songs such as "Seventeen," "Blessing," and "Undead," eliciting enthusiastic responses from the audience. Fans filling the venue perfectly sang along to the Japanese lyrics, creating the performance together. The spectacular stage production, reflecting YOASOBI's musical identity, offered fans an immersive experience as if they had entered an animated world.

Vocalist Ikura read a letter she personally wrote in Korean, saying, "Every time we come, our love for Korea grows stronger." Producer Ayase also expressed gratitude, stating, "The passion of Korean fans is the driving force behind our continued Asia tour."?

The group YOASOBI held their second concert in Korea over two days, on the 7th and 8th, at the Incheon Inspire Arena.
[Photo by LIVET]

During the concert, YOASOBI performed a variety of representative songs, including those released this year such as "Harujion (ハルジオン)," "Mister (ミスタ?)", "Monster (怪物)," and "Tabun (たぶん)," accompanied by a solid live band session, drawing enthusiastic cheers from Korean fans.

The highlight of the stage on the 7th was undoubtedly the special collaboration with NewJeans. At the concert, NewJeans heated up the stage starting with "How Sweet," followed by vocalist Ikura joining them to passionately sing "Right Now." Then, when YOASOBI's hit "Biri-Biri" was performed together by NewJeans members and vocalist Ikura, the audience erupted in cheers.

The group YOASOBI held their second concert in Korea over two days, on the 7th and 8th, at the Inspire Arena in Incheon. On the 7th, the group NewJeans, who participated as guests, are taking a commemorative photo with YOASOBI.
[Photo by YOASOBI Instagram]

During the collaboration stage, the handclap performance between NewJeans member Hyein and Ikura gave fans from both countries an unforgettable moment. YOASOBI and NewJeans showed strong friendship as leading artists from both countries by mentioning their mutual appreciation for each other's songs. Vocalist Ikura named NewJeans' "Ditto" as her favorite song, while NewJeans members expressed their affection for YOASOBI's "Bubblegum." Having previously interacted during NewJeans' Tokyo Dome fan meeting, the two groups demonstrated perfect chemistry and friendship in this collaborative performance, leaving a deep impression on fans.

In the latter part of the concert, YOASOBI performed their hit "Idol," driving the audience into a frenzy. Known as the opening theme for the Japanese animation "Oshi no Ko," this song was the finale of the concert, with the audience singing along in unison. For the final encore, YOASOBI energetically performed "Butai ni Tatte (舞台に?って)" and "Yoru ni Kakeru (夜に?ける)," delivering a powerful finish to their second concert in Korea.

The group YOASOBI held their second concert in Korea over two days, on the 7th and 8th, at the Incheon Inspire Arena.
[Photo by LIVET]

During the concert, Ikura deeply moved Korean fans by reading a letter in Korean. She greeted the audience with "Thank you so much for coming today," and expressed her gratitude, saying, "Visiting Korea many times over the past year, I have felt great love from the warm support of the fans." She added, "The best memories created together with Korean fans give me great strength," sharing a special connection with the fans.

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Following Korea, YOASOBI plans to continue their Asia tour through February next year, with stops in Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan, and Singapore.

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