ONEWE’s Evolution is Just the Beginning..
- K Fuse
- 1 day ago
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Updated: 5 minutes ago
Quinet Korean rock band ONEWE kicked off their much-anticipated North American leg of the first world tour, titled “2025 ONEWE O! NEW E!volution IV’ at The Abbey in Orlando, FL April 6th. The Abbey, known for its intimate setting and excellent acoustics, provided an ideal backdrop for ONEWE’s inaugural U.S. performance. The Abbey’s ambience complemented the self-producing band’s energic stage presence, fostering a close connection between them and their adoring WEVE.
Members YongHoon, KangHyun, HaRin, DongMyeong, and GIUK kicked off their concert with previous hits “Rain to Be,” “Montage_,” and “OFF ROAD” for the sold-out crowd. During their introductions KangHyun had a cute TMI discussing his pimple earlier in the day. WEVE went all out crazy for the red-haired drummer HaRin whenever he had the chance to speak.
Leader and main vocalist YongHoon did a beautiful rendition of Adam Levine’s “Lost Stars” from the 2013 movie “Begin Again.” There was a funny moment when fans tried to sing along but did not know the lyrics. The way YongHoon asked the crowd “You only know ONEWE songs?” was cute.
WEVE also had the opportunity to do a Q&A in between the set. One of the questions that was asked: What is one song that they’re most excited to perform? The song “GRAVITY” was the answer. DongMyeong teased WEVE about playing it or not since their setlists would be different at other stops. ONEWE performed a mix of tracks from their latest album “WE: Dream Chaser” along with fan favorites from their earlier releases, including “Regulus” and crowd favorite “A piece of You” to close the show.
After WEVE screaming encore for a couple of minutes HaRin came back out to do a drum solo, to pump the audience even more. They started with “Crazy good” from their first album “ONE.” YongHoon and DongMyeong took a couple of cell phones, taking selfies for WEVE. DongMyeong also recorded KangHyun’s guitar solo during “Pleasant.” The final song was another fan favorite “Eraser.”
ONEWE’s lyrical depth and music sincerity truly sets them apart from other artists which have allowed them the ability to cultivate a loyal international fanbase. The band’s reputation for blending rock, pop, and ballad elements with K-pop sensibilities warranted a memorable experience for the fans in attendance. ONEWE is a hidden gem in the melting pot that is K-pop.
