ATEEZ
On May 2 and 3, ATEEZ performed on stage at Tokyo Ariake Arena in Japan for « THE FELLOWSHIP: BREAK THE WALL » ANCHOR IN JAPAN ».
After meeting more than 150,000 international fans worldwide for « THE FELLOWSHIP : BREAK THE WALL » world tour, ATEEZ held its first encore concerts in Seoul and Tokyo and will wrap up this weekend in Kobe. KSTATION TV was present at the Tokyo concerts and let you discover the « Anchor » offered by ATEEZ.
The concert begins with a first VCR introducing the group’s story followed by « Halazia », performed for the first time during the « Anchor » concert in Seoul. An intense and very elaborate performance that plunges us directly into ATEEZ world. A complete universe that will be reflected through several extremely elaborate scenes, whether in terms of scenography or the members’ performance. Unlike « Anchor » in Seoul, the group continued with « Paradigm », the Japanese self-titled mini-album title track, before moving on to the well-known « The ring » and « Hala Hala ». Also, « Hala Hala » is presented with great consideration in the shot to convey the story of ATEEZ and its alter-ego, « Halateez », within the same performance.
After a second VCR, ATEEZ members (HONGJOONG, SEONGHWA, YUNHO, YEOSANG, SAN, MINGI, WOOYOUNG, JONGHO) returned to the stage presenting « Dazzling light » and « Mist », two performances still as memorable by the vocal power of the members. Subsequently, the group was able to discuss with the public present and announced a surprise performance for ATINYs (fandom name). Thus, we were able to discover « Aurora – Japanese Ver. », added during « Anchor » in Seoul, with « Diamond » and « Limitless », which were performed for the first time during these two concerts in Tokyo. A successful and beautiful surprise performance. « Aurora – Japanese Ver. » and « Diamond » created a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere with the members’ vocal performance, while « Limitless » received cheers from the fans for its unreleased choreography.
Following the short break, the members returned to the stage accompanied by balloons that went around the Tokyo Arena creating a shared moment between ATINYs and ATEEZ. During this time, the group presented « Illusion » and « Wave », illuminating the Arena before moving into a completely different atmosphere with a darker scenography for « Win », « Horizon » and « Wonderland (Symphony No.9 « from The World ») », which will always remain as remarkable in live. These last three performances benefited from a striking new scenography, which perfectly illustrates ATEEZ’s story and closes this second part.
After a third VCR, the group came back with a performance known to all, « Cyberpunk – Japanese version », but also with « Fireworks (I’m the one), « Rocky – Boxer ver. » and « Say my name » which will up the mood. Under the encouragement of the public present these two evenings, ATEEZ set the Arena on fire and created an unforgettable moment. A mood that continues with « Guerrilla » after members thanks. Indeed, before continuing with their well-known song, each member thanked ATINYs for their constant support and presence. Thanks followed by exclamations from the fans, especially for WOOYOUNG, injured during the second day.
After breaking the arena walls with « Guerrilla », the group returns to the stage for a final encore following a final VCR. During this encore, the members performed « Turbulence – Japanese ver. », « Celebrate » and « FROM » before thanking one last time the ATINYs present in the Arena and concluding these concerts in a festive and joyful atmosphere with « The real – Heung version ». Finally, the members prepared a final surprise for the fans, a video message in Japanese broadcast at the very end of the concert. On the latter, each member thank the fans once again.
Finally, ATEEZ proved, once again, its potential through extremely elaborate scenographies and remarkable and iconic performances. As always, ATEEZ has success to take us on a journey through its universe with several different scenes and an ever-remarkable setlist. In addition, the teaser unveiled at the begging of the concert suggests a powerful comeback for the group and only increases fans’ expectations around the latter.
ATEEZ will perform on the World Hall stage in Kobe on May 6 and 7.
Journalist: Laura
Source: KSTATION TV
Pictures: SNS ATEEZ
