Written by Rebecca R.
If you've been active on social media in the past week, you're likely aware that JUST B is captivating K-Pop fans with a storm. Earlier this year, JUST B and tour organizer, TheKStage, the boy group’s upcoming 2024 ‘Just Be With You’ North and South America' Tour -- which included Dallas, TX as their 5th stop.
JUST B is a 6-member boy group under BLUEDOT Entertainment consisting of Lim Jimin, Geonu, Bain, JM, DY, and Sangwoo. JUST B debuted on June 30th, 2021 with their first mini album “JUST BURN” and its title track “Damage” produced by BANG YONGGUK. The group then released the EPs “JUST BEGUN,” “ME = (NEUN),” and “÷ (NANUGI).” Thanks to their powerful performances and unmatched charisma, JUST B’s fandom, ONLY B has grown significantly over the past 2 years, so ONLY B could not wait to meet their favorite group this year.
Before the show in Dallas, K-Fuse was invited to join JUST B’s press conference where we got to learn more about the members and their experience on tour so far. Check out the members' responses below (Responses have been revised for clarity):
Which song do each of you have the most attachment to among your songs?
Bain: “Coming Home” is my favorite song because I wrote that song while I was on the road, and I was thinking of every ONLY B in every country. I love that song so much.
Lim Jimin: I also like the song “Coming Home” because my voice is well-suited for this song. I also like how the melody complements our vocals.
JM: I like the song “Camellia” because of its vibe. I like listening to that song on a rainy day.
DY: My favorite song is “Daddy’s Girl,” our new song. And, actually, I like “I luv you Merry Christmas” because it is our first Christmas Song.
Geonu: For me it’s "Medusa." We did our MAMA performance with "Medusa" and it’s a song that I really like because of the style/concept.
Sangwoo: I also like "Medusa" because it was a fitting song for the group, and the process and production was very effective for us.
Is there a music genre that JUST B wants to try in the future?
DY: I actually am really interested in trying punk, pop rock, and metal is cool too. So, please keep an eye on us!
Apart from JUST B’s activities, is there a genre or something that each member wants to try or learn?
JM: My drama with Geonu will air on April 1st (Love is Like a Cat), so we really want to experiment more with acting.
Lim Jimin: I would like to try all the genres. I am open to try any genre we can.
You’ve already visited four places in the United States and Latin America, and Dallas is the fifth. Which food left the most impression on you.
Lim Jimin: I personally like Korean food the most and yesterday we had spicy pork bibimbap and I really enjoyed it.
Sangwoo: Even though there is a lot of American food in Korea, I really enjoyed trying the burgers and fries from Shake Shack and Five Guys. In Brazil, we also went to an all-you-can-eat steakhouse, and I really enjoyed it. There was a lot of food, but I wanted to try everything!
Geonu: This might sound a little weird, but I loved Delta’s (airline) food. Haha it had chicken and rice.
DY: I had chicken wings in the airport yesterday and they tasted quite different from korean-style wings, but I really enjoyed them.
JM: I liked the hamburgers here in America. The patty is a lot thicker so the burgers are really big and I really enjoyed them.
Bain: I’ve been enjoying the American breakfast like pancakes, scrambled eggs, and bagels with cream cheese. I love it!
End of the press conference…
We were so grateful to be a part of this press conference and getting the opportunity to check in with the members of JUST B as they approached the middle of their tour, but that was only the beginning.
JUST B took the stage at Dallas’s Southside Music Hall in dark Diesel outfits which exuded a powerful energy like JUST B’s performances. They kicked off the show with their b-side “Get Away” as ONLY B screamed in excitement to have the boys in front of their eyes. They then proceeded to perform more of their popular b-sides like “Make It New,” and “RE=LOAD,” which was co-written by member DY. JUST B’s energy was immaculate from the beginning, but their presence grew exponentially stronger when it was time to perform their debut song “DAMAGE.” The red lighting, the fans singing, and the powerful execution by JUST B made the entire venue shake during this performance.
The boys took a break after “DAMAGE,” and Geonu took a turn at the mic to express how the song has one of the most difficult choreographies in K-Pop and how excited he was for ONLY B to see it live. Then, JUST B moved on to the next segment in which they showcased their many talents by covering songs by other artists. The members danced to short versions of (G)-Idle’s “Super Lady,” LE SSERAFIM’s “Easy,” DPR IAN’s “Don’t Go Insane,” Tyla’s “Water,” Taemin’s “Guilty,” and ATEEZ’s “Crazy Form.” JUST B also took us back in time by singing a full cover of One Direction’s "Perfect." As if that was not enough, the members Geonu, Sangwoo, and JM prepared a special solo performance for the show. Geonu did a rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Rock With You,” JM covered Wave to Earth’s “Seasons,” and Sangwoo showed off his dance skills with krump-style choreography to Busta Rhymes’s “M.O.P.”
JUST B’s energy was through the roof and it never came back down. After the cover segment, the boys came out in jeans and the “Just Be With You” tour t-shirts for the last part of the show. JUST B kept the show going and performed more of their discography including “Camellia,” the English version of “Coming Home,” “Domino,” and of course, their latest title track “Medusa.” JUST B and ONLY B were having so much fun, it seemed neither of them wanted the night to end, but unfortunately the show came to a wrap with JUST B’s ending ments and performances of “Youth,” and “Paper Plane,” as an encore. The members picked up cowboy hats from ONLY B in the crowd adding the perfect Texan feel to the final stages.
Overall, it was truly a night to remember and we are counting down the days to see JUST B in Texas, once again.
Check out our full gallery photographed by Deborah R.
K Fuse would like to give a huge shoutout to The K Stage Team for the amazing job they're doing with this tour, and an even bigger thank you to the K Stage Team, BLUEDOT Entertainment, and the members of JUST B for allowing us to provide coverage for JUST B's '2024 Just Be With You' Tour.
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