The virtual idol group PLAVE has successfully wrapped up its Seoul concert, officially kicking off its very first Asian tour since debut.
From August 15 to 17, PLAVE met fans through the “2025 PLAVE Asia Tour – DASH: Quantum Leap in Seoul”, a three-day run held at the KSPO DOME inside Olympic Park.
This marks PLAVE’s first Asian tour since debuting two years ago. Following Seoul, the group will head to six more Asian cities to meet fans across the globe. The Seoul concerts made history as the first-ever performance by a virtual idol group at the KSPO DOME, known as the “dream stage” for Korean artists. All three dates sold out during the fan club presale, a testament to the massive excitement leading up to the shows.
The concert opened with a video introducing the tour’s main concept, “gravity,” leading the audience toward the stage. PLAVE then appeared, kicking things off with “Watch me woo!” from its second mini album. Greeting a packed arena, the members shared their emotions: “Two years after our debut, we’ve finally made it to the KSPO DOME.” They bowed deeply, expressing heartfelt gratitude.
With “Virtual idol,” also from its second mini album, PLAVE showcased its bright, energetic charms before moving into “Rizz,” “Island,” and “12:32 (A to T),” spanning a wide range of genres. For “Island,” HAMIN accompanied the stage himself on piano, creating a romantic mood, while “Rizz” unveiled its choreography for the first time, unique, striking moves that drew huge cheers.
Explaining the tour’s title, the group said: “‘Quantum Leap’ means a rapid, explosive breakthrough. It represents our determination to take a step forward as artists beyond just being virtual idols.”
A protruding vertical runway stage appeared at the center of the dome, where PLAVE returned with a ballad version of “Sixth summer,” perfectly fitting the season.
They followed with emotional stages like “From,” a song about their bond with each other, and “Dear.PLLI,” dedicated to their fans, touching the audience deeply. Immersive stage effects using light and screen projections transformed the venue into settings like the ocean depths or a torrential downpour, heightening the intensity.
After performing “Way 4 luv,” the title track of their second mini album, a breathtaking acrobatic showcase by the dance crew captivated fans. Then, under piercing red lights, PLAVE returned with “Dash,” dramatizing a battle against Caligo through a stage narrative. For the first time since debut, the members appeared with new hairstyles, scar makeup, and sukajan jackets, presenting a bolder, more masculine image.
The setlist continued with “Chroma drift” from their third mini album, featuring a car-themed production, as well as a rock-band remix cover of BLACKPINK’s “Pink venom,” giving the song a fresh new flavor.
In the second half, the “NO DEVELOP, NO PLAVE” section showcased special unit stages: “Pookie” by BAMBY and EUNHO, “Famous” by NOAH and HAMIN, and “It must be love (사랑인가봐)” performed as a vocal challenge by YEJUN and EUNHO, each highlighting different styles and personalities.
As “I just love ya” and “Pump up the volume!” sent the crowd into a frenzy, PLAVE closed the main set with their debut tracks “Wait for you” and “Pixel world.”
Even after the lights dimmed, fans chanted for an encore. PLAVE returned with “Why, Why, Why?”, keeping the energy alive, and took commemorative photos to immortalize its first official concert.
The members wrapped up with: “We’ll be back soon after this Asia tour. Please wait for us just a little longer.” As a final farewell, they performed “Merry PLLIstmas” and “Our movie,” staying with fans until the very end.
As the audience exited, a special “CURTAIN CALL” video revealed handwritten letters from the members, leaving behind a lasting emotional impact.
At the final Seoul show on the 17th, a surprise announcement brought a huge ovation: PLAVE will hold an encore concert at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome on November 21 and 22.
Meanwhile, the “DASH: Quantum Leap” Asia Tour will continue in Taipei (Aug 23–24), Hong Kong (Oct 1), Jakarta (Oct 18), Bangkok (Oct 25), and Tokyo (Nov 1–2).
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: Vlast
