[Event] ATEEZ braves the rain & delays in New York to overcome their ‘In the direction of The Mild’ world tour stage – Asian Junkie

It hasn’t been the very best time in New York these previous few days, with the climate being fairly horrible and bringing intermittent rain. I used to be within the metropolis for a enterprise journey, so I figured why not take a look at ATEEZ whereas they’re on the town? The group stopped by Brooklyn throughout its In the direction of the Mild: Will to Energy world tour and I had a enjoyable time regardless of the huge begin delay and pouring rain.

As a result of rain and thunder, the live performance was pushed again for 2 hours, now beginning at 9:30pm. One way or the other, a fangirl’s prayers have been answered as a result of when the announcer revealed the brand new begin time, it was nonetheless raining, nevertheless it magically stopped at 9:25pm.

ATEEZ got here out with some very regal white costumes, beginning with “Loopy Type,” Say My Title,” and “WIN.” One factor that I’ve seen with man Ok-pop teams, particularly the tremendous common ones like ATEEZ, is that they’re not afraid to be additional and switch up the fanservice. Meaning a ton of physique rolls and crotch pictures, and truthfully, I’m with the fangirls on this one. Who wouldn’t bark and shout after seeing San’s Dorito again?

It wasn’t till the second act opened up with “This World” and “Wake Up” that ATEEZ launched themselves and apologized for the delay. Because of this, the group needed to regulate the setlist a bit. It appeared like there have been fewer VCR transitions between songs for a median Ok-pop live performance, however there have been nonetheless some as a result of needed costume adjustments.

Considered one of my favourite elements of the setlist was how seamlessly among the solo and unit performances transitioned into upcoming songs, comparable to Wooyoung’s dance solo going into “Silver Mild.” In reality, it was such a flawless change that I didn’t even understand till midway via the music that the entire group was as soon as once more performing.

My favourite a part of the setlist was the four-song gauntlet of, “Arriba,” “Django,” “Bouncy,” and “Wonderland.” After all, the gang was on the absolute loudest throughout “Bouncy” due to its infectious refrain, however what truly caught my eye was the enjoyable use of stage props. Throughout these 4 songs, the group utilized a southern bar saloon arrange within the background, and even poured drinks for one another through the performances.

On the finish of the setlist, the viewers was anxiously ready to see if ATEEZ would even come out to play an encore, given the present’s late begin. Luckily, they did and carried out “Everlasting Sunshine,“ “Fireworks (I’m The One),”The Actual,” and “Utopia.”

In accordance with different setlist information I may discover of different stops through the tour,  the encore was imagined to additionally embody “Turbulence” and “Dreamy Day,” however Hongjoong truly got here out and apologized, saying that they might shut out the group’s encore a bit early.

It’s commendable that ATEEZ dedicated to virtually performing your complete authentic setlist regardless of the lower than ideally suited climate and begin time. Even with solely two songs being unnoticed through the encore, the present nonetheless felt like a whole expertise. Hopefully, I’ll catch ATEEZ’s subsequent tour in higher situation.

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