LE SSERAFIM's 'FLAME RISES': Achieving Concert Dreams with FANDOM FEARNOT
K-pop group LE SSERAFIM successfully wrapped up their first concert alongside their fans, FEARNOT.
On the 13th, the opening of LE SSERAFIM's (comprising members Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Heo Yunjin, Kazuha, and Hong Eun-chae) inaugural 2023 LE SSERAFIM TOUR 'FLAME RISES' IN SEOUL took place at the Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Songpa-gu, Seoul.
The two-day event, held on the 12th and 13th, drew an audience of over 15,000. It marked LE SSERAFIM's first solo concert since their debut. Notably, all tickets sold out within 8 minutes of going on presale, prompting the opening of additional restricted view seats.
Over approximately two hours, LE SSERAFIM showcased a total of 17 songs. Spanning from their debut album 'FEARLESS', to their second mini-album 'ANTIFRAGILE', and their first full album 'UNFORGIVEN', the group presented their musical journey infused with their experiences and thoughts, deeply resonating with their fandom, FEARNOT.
Hits like 'FEARLESS', 'Blue Flame', 'ANTIFRAGILE', 'Eve, Psyche and the Wife of Bluebeard', and 'UNFORGIVEN (feat. Nile Rodgers)' led to powerful collective singing from the fans.
The group also captured attention by revealing new song performances and stages for the first time. They debuted performances like the intro for 'The Great Mermaid' with its full version of 20 dancers, 'Fire in the belly', and the new song 'We got so much'. Kim Chaewon expressed her satisfaction with the new song, while Heo Yunjin explained that it was their way of conveying the love received from FEARNOT.
Remarkably, LE SSERAFIM held six talk sessions, emphasizing their engagement with FEARNOT. The group connected through various activities like choreography sessions and even descended from the stage during 'Flash Forward' to interact closely with fans.
Wrapping up their first concert, the members shared heartfelt sentiments. Heo Yunjin expressed her gratitude for the priceless memories, Kim Chaewon emphasized her commitment to being a positive influence, Kazuha reflected on the shared bucket list with FEARNOT, Sakura reassured fans of their always-together spirit, and Hong Eun-chae looked forward to their tour with anticipation and hope.
On another note, LE SSERAFIM will meet fans in a total of seven cities with thirteen performances, including stops in Nagoya (August 23-24), Tokyo (August 30-31), Osaka (September 6-7), Hong Kong (September 30 - October 1), Jakarta (October 3), and Bangkok (October 7-8).
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