A Recap of the KRAZY K-Pop Super Concert at UBS Arena
On Saturday evening, August 26, Fans gathered at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York for a night full of music, dance, and excitement. Featuring a roster compromised of CRAVITY, AB6IX, Kwon Eunbi, IVE, and Shownu X Hyungwon, setting an enthusiastic tone for the night.
Anticipation was high in the crowd when CRAVITY's set the stage for their opening song of the night “My Turn”. The cheering was loud, and energy was starting off on a high point. While doing intros, the synergy between the members and hosts was infectious. CRAVITY effortlessly connected with fans, even ensuring to acknowledge their seated fans in the back rows as well. Their smooth intros in both English and Korean were impressive and resonated with their fans, demonstrating their appreciation and acknowledgment of their international fanbase. The dance break for the song “Boogie Woogie” was a crowd favorite, loud cheers and the echoes of fans singing along. Alongside the vibrant stage lights and seamless song transitions, CRAVITY's performance was a great start to the show. The call from the members to sing along resonated, with fans happily waving their light sticks. As their set reached its climax, the final song "Groovy" left a lasting impression on the audience.
As the show went on, the crowd's excitement escalated when AB6IX took the stage, the energy was high for their opening song “Loser”, complemented by their impressive vocals and stage presence. The energy soared during the bridge section of “the Answer," with passionate responses from the crowd. Which later paved the way for their final song "Breathe”, with impressive choreography and a performance that left a lasting impression.
Kwon Eunbi soon hit the stage, surrounded by backup dancers, which drew extra anticipation for her first song “Underwater”. During her Mnet Intro, she demonstrated genuine gratitude for her fans in New York and went on to introduce the final song of her set, her latest title track, "The
Flash," an upbeat dance-pop song that resonated throughout the arena.
As the night went on, IVE's arrival was met with substantial anticipation, solidifying their presence as one of the most anticipated acts of the night. The crowd demonstrated endless enthusiasm as they headed into their first song "90s Kitsch." The performance and momentum of the crowd surged as they followed up with "Eleven" and "After like." During the Mnet Intro’s, the members talked about their insights on being in New York and revealed and favorite spots in the city. The excitement peaked during their last song, "Love Dive,". With IVE taking notice of the fans extra enthusiasm for their last performance of the night. The cheering of the fans resonated, while waving Lightsticks and banners in the air, showing support.
As the night came to an end, the final acts took the stage – Monsta X's subunit duo, featuring members Hyungwon and Shownu. Their entrance garnered the loudest cheers of the night. With many seated fans, standing up in unison for their opening performance of title track of their mini album “Love me a little” as the set went on, the duo demonstrated exceptional fan engagement and interactions, traveling around the stage, interacting, and connecting with fans in every corner
while performing. The crowd was most energetic for their cover of Monsta X English single “Who do you love”. Throughout their intros with the hosts, the members made sure to express their gratitude and repeatedly acknowledged and connected with their dedicated fanbase “MONBEBE”, cultivating a memorable performance that left a lasting impression on everyone who attended.
The #KRAZY K-Pop Super Concert at UBS Arena served as vivid testament to the passion and commitment of K-Pop fans, demonstrating the global influence of the genre.
Be sure to not miss the chance to catch AB6IX on the rest of their “The Future” World Tour
Nov 03, 2023 – Chicago, Illinois - Patio Theater
Nov 05, 2023 – Jersey City, New Jersey - White Eagle Hall
Nov 07, 2023 – Atlanta, Georgia - Masquerade Heaven
Nov 09, 2023 – Dallas, Texas - South Side Music Hall
Nov 11, 2023 - San Francisco, California - Blue Shield Theater
Nov 12, 2023 - Los Angeles, California - Teragram Ballroom
For the latest updates, Make sure to follow AB6IX, CRAVITY, Kwon Eunbi, IVE, Monsta X, and Krazy K-pop Super concert on social media platforms.
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Thank you AK and KRAZY for the amazing opportunity to review this show!
Written by Fatima A.
Photo Credits: USB Arena / Dennis DaSilva
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