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As a part of her HEREH World Tour, IU stopped by the Kia Discussion board in Los Angeles for her first solo live performance within the Metropolis of Angels. Promoting out the world with ease, the singer even ready small items for each attendee that included a personalized, city-specific keychain. The night time was memorable for each followers and the artist herself, because it wrapped up her first U.S. tour, sixteen years after her debut.
The present was cut up into six components: Hypnotic, Energetic, Romantic, Ecstatic, Heroic (Encore), and the En-Encore. Issues kicked off with half one: Hypnotic, which featured songs that have been medium-paced and brilliant. Donning an exquisite sparkly purple costume and bedazzled headphones, IU lastly appeared on her semi-round stage after a brief introduction instrumental from her band. With the best way her stage was arrange, the singer made positive no fan would have an obstructed view. This set began off with “Holssi,” a track from her most up-to-date EP, The Successful, which then transitioned into “Jam Jam” earlier than the singer paused to introduce herself to her followers, often called Uaena (however which she dubbed Elena for the night time for “LA Uaena”). The Hypnotic a part of her present continued on with “Ah puh,” and “BBIBBI,” earlier than ending off with “Obliviate.” Previous to the final track, the singer cutely requested for followers to overlook the earlier reminiscences of the primary a part of the present and obliviate these reminiscences to fake the subsequent part was the primary once more. With that, the Hypnotic part was over, and we have been shifting on to half two: Energetic.
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As one might infer from the title, half two of the present featured extra faster-paced, brilliant, upbeat music from IU’s discography. Earlier than this part began, nonetheless, followers have been handled to a stage efficiency. A baby appeared on stage frightened holding a candle by way of a lightning storm, and finally she discovered mild in an exquisite forest. On the fringe of the forest, IU appeared, simulating the idol’s hopes to be a beacon of hope for her followers. This phase then kicked off with “Superstar,” with which the singer might showcase her cute and easy choreography as soon as once more, and which was paired with loud fanchants from the gang of Elena. Donning a extra informal outfit this time consisting of an outsized jersey and a skirt, the singer paused after this track to share her ideas with Elena. “Whenever you go to LA and the Hollywood Stroll of Fame and see the names of the well-known folks, I believe we should always add Elena there. You guys are my superstar, and you might be my superstars.” The singer shortly continued on with “Blueming,” “eight,” which initially options SUGA of BTS, and “Coin.” To associate with her track “Blueming,” IU gave a rose to a fan within the entrance row she had seen always dancing alongside together with her. And after “Coin,” the soloist additionally gave one fortunate fan a coin from the higher ranges, saying she seen the fan making hearts and dancing by way of the music as properly. Earlier than performing the final track of this part, the singer additionally paused to take a bunch picture with the viewers. Uniquely, IU took two images every with the left facet, heart, and proper facet, making certain every fan would seem. She wrapped up this part with “I stan U,” and some phrases of endearment: “Wherever you might be, I’ll at all times be your fan cheering you on with my lightstick. I stan you, my Elena.”
Part three of the present got here after a ready VCR performed on the massive screens, with the singer’s track “Coronary heart” taking part in within the background. Half three, titled Romantic, was full of IU’s love songs. This set kicked off with “Havana,” because the singer appeared in a white costume and flower crown, earlier than diving into “Which means of You,” an acoustic model of “strawberry moon,” and “By means of the Evening.” Serving as one of many fan favourite performances for the present, “By means of the Evening” was met with roaring cheers. As followers sang alongside in Korean to tracks like “Which means of You” and “By means of the Evening,” the singer grew to become increasingly more touched. “I’m singing with angels within the metropolis of angels. I’ll always remember this second.”
Half 4 was titled Ecstatic, and introduced the power up much more than half two (Energetic). This was the formal last portion of the present, and when the singer returned to stage in a ruffled tan costume, the power felt practically palpable. This phase featured upbeat songs equivalent to “Shopper,” “Above the Time,” and “YOU&I,” however closed with extra mellow track “Love wins all.” Regardless of the mellower tone and somber lyrics of the track, this was one other fan favourite monitor for the night time, and was met with loud response as followers sang, cheered, and cried alongside to the lyrics. Previous to “Love wins all,” IU paused to talk with Elena as soon as once more, however was met with such passionate cheering she nearly couldn’t converse. As soon as the viewers calmed down a bit, the soloist shared a few of her last ideas: “Out of all of the final concert events I’ve accomplished earlier than, you guys are actually the most effective. I can’t even describe it with phrases. The one that was most uncertain concerning the success of this tour was most likely me. Some days, I couldn’t sleep, and a few days, I prayed earlier than stepping on stage as a result of I couldn’t belief myself. I used to be nervous I’d spoil this tour as a result of I received sick or was not in good situation and I wouldn’t preserve my promise to my followers, however not a single present glided by the place I didn’t really feel immense love and happiness in humanity. It was the viewers that made me really feel that method. Each present was so valuable, and each viewers was so particular. Followers at all times love me so purely, and it always makes me conscious of my very own shortcomings. If any of you weren’t right here in the present day, the ultimate present of this tour wouldn’t have been this good. I used to be really capable of be so pleased standing right here in the present day.” As her speech elicited loud cheers and barking from her Elena, the singer gently gestured to let her converse as soon as extra to complete her ideas: “In case you are as pleased as I used to be tonight, then I couldn’t ask for extra. I do know you guys are such good folks, so I hope life treats you kindly.”
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Although the night time supposedly ended with half 4, IU additionally wove in not only one, however two encores. The primary encore was titled Heroic, and featured songs “Shh..,” which she paused after to thank the track’s narrator Patti Kim for attending the night time’s live performance, “Twenty-three,” and a rock model of “Holssi,” which the singer carried out carrying a glowing black high and matcning pants. This primary encore part was the identical all through her U.S. tour, permitting followers to benefit from the upbeat and distinctive mixture of songs. What was really particular to every cease, nonetheless, was her En-Encore, which rotated songs with every cease. In Oakland only a few nights previous to LA, IU carried out her iconic track “Good Day,” a lot to followers’ delight. In Los Angeles, because the singer returned as soon as extra for the informal after-party-esque phase in a tour t-shirt, ripped denims, and a purple, white, and blue striped cowboy hat, the track requests shortly flooded in. Ultimately, her En-Encore consisted of “Friday,” “Lullaby,” “Good Day,” “Ending Scene,” “Maintain My Hand,” “Lilac,” and “Palette,” which initially options G-DRAGON (although IU took on his rap half herself. With a superb combination of ballads and upbeat songs, IU bid her final farewell to the viewers: “If I don’t wrap up, they’ll drag me off the stage. I truthfully did wish to go dwelling, however right here with you guys, I don’t need this night time to finish.”
With that, everybody could possibly be left glad and rightfully energized by not simply IU’s gentle and candy voice, however her significant phrases and powerful outpouring of affection as properly. With this being the singer’s first solo present in Los Angeles, Elena have been unsurprisingly unhappy that the present needed to finish, however nonetheless grateful and glad with the reminiscences left behind over the past three hours collectively.
Particular thanks to IU and staff for permitting Formally Kmusic to attend the present!
Written & Edited By Ephney Tsai
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