(RECAP) Highlights from The Krazy K-Pop Super Concert at UBS Arena
The Krazy K-Pop Super Concert, presented by Pulse Events, took place in New York on August 26th at the UBS Arena. The event showcased a spectacular lineup of renowned artists such as SHOWNU and HYUNGWON of MONSTA X, IVE, CRAVITY, AB6IX, and Kwon Eun Bi. The event was also MC’d by YouTubers JRE and Grazy Grace.
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The day began with K-pop fans from all walks of life standing in line, eagerly waiting to see their favorite idols up close and personal. The pre-show started with a dance performance from the highly respected dance company ILOVEDANCE. They mesmerized the audience with a medley of songs, including “Kick It” by NCT 127, “Shoot Out” by Monsta X, “Super Shy” by NewJean, “Fancy” by TWICE, and many more! Their performance served as a delightful sample platter, getting fans on their feet. Following the opening act, JINSOL took the stage and performed a selection of his songs, including “Minutes” and “Internet Love”.
The concert kicked off with the group Cravity, a monster group that has been shaking up the K-pop scene with songs like ‘My Turn,’ ‘Gas Pedal,’ and ‘Groovy.‘ They began their set with ‘My Turn’ and continued with tracks such as ‘Baddie,’ ‘Boogie Woogie,’ and ‘Groovy,’ ending their performance with ‘FLY.’
Photo Credit: Dennis (@dennisadasilvaa) / UBS Arena (@ubsarena)
Next up was AB6IX, the dynamic foursome truly brought the concert to life. Many in the audience who didn’t know them were anxiously searching their name on their phones and asking, ‘Who is AB6IX?’ During their set, the group performed songs like ‘LOSER,’ ‘SAVIOR,’ ‘THE ANSWER,’ and their highly respected debut track, ‘BREATHE.’
Photo Credit: Dennis (@dennisadasilvaa) / UBS Arena (@ubsarena)
The next performer to light up the stage was none other than IZ*ONE alumni Kwon Eun Bi! The audience erupted in excitement as she graced the stage, showcasing her exceptional vocal range with popular hits such as “Underwater,” “Door,” “Glitch,” “Beautiful Night,” and “The Flash.”
On the stage next was IVE. And let me tell you, as soon as Kitsch started playing, the crowd went wild. They immediately rose to their feet and sang every word of the song as if they were part of the group. It was an amazing sight to see. Later, IVE performed their famous hits, which included ‘After LIKE,’ ‘ELEVEN,’ ‘LOVE DIVE,’ and ‘I AM.’
Finally, the last performers of the night, SHOWNU X HYUNGWON, took the stage and left the crowd in awe with their impressive performance. The duo performed their latest release, “Love Me A Little,” from their mini-album titled “The Unseen.” In addition, they also performed several other songs such as “WHO DO U LOVE?” (Duo version), “Play Me,” “Slow Dance,” and “Wildfire” (Duo version).
Overall, all the artists included in the lineup of The Krazy K-Pop Super Concert gave outstanding performances that left the audience on their feet, feeling overjoyed.