[K-Exclusive]: STRAY KIDS MAKE HISTORY IN AUSTRALIA WITH
Stray Children made historical past after they turned the primary male Okay-Pop group to convey a stadium tour to Australia. First Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on Saturday the nineteenth of October, then the Saturday after, October twenty sixth, noticed Sydney’s Allianz Stadium host Stray Children
In true JYP type, the screens performed clips of JYP Leisure artists. STAY’s cheers began earlier than the boys even stepped foot on stage at Allianz Stadium in Sydney.
STAY’s erupted with cheers as Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N emerged on stage. It wasn’t simply pleasure from the group; it was an awesome surge of feelings that crammed the stadium. It was a homecoming of not simply Bang Chan and Felix, however every member of Stray Children.
The evening present kicked off with songs from their newest album ATE, with some universally beloved title tracks sprinkled in. Benefiting from the spacious stage, parts have been introduced out to convey drama to their efficiency. Doorways have been integrated into their “Again Door” choreography and the tour’s digital camera crew skilfully maneuvered by means of them capturing dynamic angles that have been projected onto the colossal facet screens of the stage.
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Han kicked off the solo phases together with his highly effective observe “Maintain My Hand”, it gave him an opportunity to channel his inside rock star displaying off his versatility as an artist together with his expressive vocals, masterful rapping, guitar expertise, and vibrant stage presence.
Lee Know was up subsequent, performing his tune “Youth”. He contrasted his nostalgic lyrics with a high-energy efficiency, utilizing each nook of the stage alongside his backup dances to share his pleasure with STAY.
Seungmin adopted with a subdued and intimate stage. The efficiency began on the display, following Seungmin from beneath the stage as he equips himself together with his guitar and moved in the direction of his beginning place. Accompanied by the in-house reside band, “As We Are” was paired with beautiful visuals. With the backdrop of the sky, the staging made it seem as if he was sitting on prime of a mountain – singing into the universe immersing himself within the heartfelt ballad.
All I can say is Hyunjin’s solo stage was “So Good”. What higher method to wrap up the primary half of the solo phases than with Hyunjin’s highly effective but easy dance expertise? Playful smiles shone by means of his alluring choreography. The stage visuals have been enhanced by backup dancers who introduced extra swagger and vitality to the efficiency.
The eight members rejoined, wheeling onto the stage in an old-school Chevy to thrill STAY with the unofficial anthem of the evening; “Chk Chk Growth”. Fan-favourite B-side tracks – “TOPLINE”, “Tremendous Bowl”, “COMFLEX”, “twilight”, and “Lonely St.” performed both facet of “LALALALA”. There wasn’t a single second of silence from STAY, the evening was stuffed with vitality and pleasure.
The solo phases continued with Bang Chan’s “Railway”. Stray Child’s chief remodeled the complete stadiums vitality together with his charming R&B melody. Dancers have been sprawled throughout a pyramid of stairs, with Bang Chan positioned atop within the center. The dramatic visuals constructed anticipation as Chan introduced himself to the entrance of the primary stage to showcase hard-hitting choreography for the refrain. The tune drew to an in depth because the chief stood again onto the highest of his platform. He took this second to absorb his environment earlier than taking off his jacket, revealing observe marks overlaying his torso. STAYs erupted in uncontrollable pleasure. As Bang Chan turned to face them, he leaped backward, launching himself from the platform and into darkness.
“Hallucination” was the becoming identify for I.N’s observe. It was laborious to imagine that our Maknae has grown up into a person who might carry out with such a excessive degree of charisma and confidence. Needing a second of reprieve from Chan’s intense efficiency, STAY’s hearts raced a bit of sooner throughout this set. Radiating easy boldness and power, I.N’s solo was nothing lower than exceptional.
Felix lowered from the ceiling as his deep and sultry voice sang about life being so “Unfair”. This efficiency confirmed a susceptible facet to our favourite freckled Felix, as he transitioned from easy vocals to his highly effective wealthy rapping. He defined later within the evening that he wrote this tune with Disney’s “Magnificence and the Beast” in thoughts, writing from the perspective of the Beast.
The solo phases concluded with a dynamic stage from the highly effective Changbin. “Extremely” noticed the stadium lit up by inexperienced lasers and his complete command of the stage. The extraordinary beats aligned completely together with his dynamic vocal supply, solely to be pushed additional with Changbin’s robust choreography. The backup dancers and stage visuals elevated this efficiency to the subsequent degree.
Reunited once more, Stray Child’s subsequent set included “GET LIT”, “ITEM”, “DOMINO”, “God’s Menu”, “S-Class”, “Venom” and “Maniac”. STAY’s remained energetic, their cheers simply as loud as when the members first took the stage.
It appeared as if the evening was coming to an finish when visuals modified to JYP’s typical finish of present exercise – the random play dance. STAYs have been projected onto the stage screens at random and inspired by the remainder of the viewers to bounce to pick out Stray Children songs. The stadium roared when a particular visitor appeared on the screens – none apart from Bang Chan’s sister, Hannah Bang dancing to “S-Class”.
When Stray Children returned to the stage, all of the lights dimmed as a fan venture specifically created for Lee Know’s birthday. The animated movie depicted Lee Know as a prince narrating how he met the remainder of his members, lastly remodeling them from their SKZOO counterparts into his human brothers. All through the story, stars have been highlighted because the guiding lights on their journey cheering them on. In a touching twist on the finish, it was revealed that these stars have been truly STAY. The video completed with the voices of Aussie STAY’s of all ages expressing their gratitude and love for the members.
The boys composed themselves after this touching second with STAY and moved on to their encore phases. Focussing much less on choreography and placing all their vitality into interacting with STAY and one another, the members carried out “I Like It”, “CASE 143”, “My Tempo” and “Stray Children”.
Sadly for the followers, it appeared as if the evening was coming to an finish till the boys all of the sudden transitioned into “MIROH” – the digital parts of the tune had the entire stadium on their toes.
Stray Children waved goodbye to STAY and the Stadium. It was one other psyche! Stray Children then switched it up with the Pageant Model of “Chk Chk Growth” hyping up the group as soon as once more. Notably, Bang Chan filmed the efficiency on a vlogging digital camera as he danced across the stage together with his members and interacted lovingly with the group.
In a remaining love letter to STAY – Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N sang “Star Misplaced”. This tune is one near numerous STAY’s hearts and has hardly ever been carried out throughout their excursions, some followers sang alongside by means of their tears however with full hearts. It was actually a particular second for Sydney STAY and an ideal conclusion to the
It was a rare expertise to see Stray Children return to Australia for the third time, with every go to increasing considerably from Luna Park’s Huge High to Qudos Financial institution Area, and now marking the primary male Okay-Pop stadium tour in Australia. Their development isn’t solely spectacular however unparalleled, as every member continues to evolve into the most effective model of themselves. We will’t wait for his or her subsequent go to and might solely think about what’s in retailer for his or her subsequent tour Down Below.
Thanks Stay Nation Australia for this chance
Written by Rachel Di Giglio
Photograph credit score to Jess Gleeson (@jessgleeson)
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