On an otherwise quiet Monday night, the North Shore Center for Performing Arts in Skokie, Illinois was alive with chants of ‘ TRI.BE Vi Da Loca’.  K-pop girl group TRI.BE  (pronounced try-bee), are in the middle of their first US tour. Their fans, affectionately referred to by the group as ‘True’, showed their support by yelling the groups’ slogan ‘ TRI.BE Vi Da Loca’ during each of their songs. The phrase combines the latin words ‘la vida loca’ and the group name, ‘ TRI.BE ’, to mean ‘passionate life’. TRI.BE ’s passion for their fans translates throughout the whole show, starting with the group performing an English version of their song ‘Wonderland’ . The members shared they performed this version specifically as a gift for American True’s to celebrate their first US Tour.  The group took turns showing off their vocal skills, by singing their favorite parts of the upcoming songs, acapella, as teasers to hype up the crowd. ‘ Got Your Back ’ was a unit stage that included members Songsun, Kelly, and Jia. It featured a fun call and response with the audience and was produced by Songsun. ‘ -18 ’ showcased the performance abilities of members Hyunbin, Soeun, and Mire. They ended this set of the concert with the whole group back together as they performed a dance cover medley of a few other high profile kpop groups such as Ateez , Seventeen , and Enhypen .  The show featured a fun segment called ‘Ask TRI.BE ’ where the fans submitted questions prior to the concertand the members would take turns picking which ones to answer. This portion of the show really showed how much the group enjoys interacting with their fans. They listened to requests shouted out from the audience on which specific questions to answer and even prepared special, spontaneous performances of songs not on their setlist in response to fan’s questions. Hilarity ensued as a bug flew around the stage causing commotion amongst the girls, while ultimately creating the perfect segway into their next songs. Soeun was hit by the bug on her cheek and exclaimed “Oh! It kissed me!” which resulted in the other members' laughter, as their next set consisted of songs ‘In The Air’  and ‘ Kiss ’.  The girls shared again just how thankful and happy they were to be on their first US Tour. They announced their love for ‘True’ and hoped all their fans would remember today as a special day, just like they would. They finished with the song ‘ We Are Young ’, dedicated to all their fans, before exiting the stage. Not long after, member’s voices could be heard over the loudspeakers, asking all fans to remain seated for safety purposes as they were going to come out into the crowd for their last number ‘ Stay Together ’. The girls took their time throughout the song, going up to every fan to wave, take photos and even sit down next to them. They finished the .concert with a plethora of group photos with the audience. Stay up to date with the members of TRI.BE on TWITTER | INSTAGRAM Don't miss your chance to see TRI.BE at one of the remaining stops of the tour in Kansas City, Omaha, Denver, Dallas, San Antonio, Phoenix or LA. Tickets are still available at https://www.leopresents.com/?fbclid=PAAabDuYR-RUKt1-fUgmrZTVQLaIikdDs_4BGMgqIA0w2uSbTUrGufjFoE5qI_aem_th_AXISwC8plhiZvNi7MjXL02Eptep8GT9s7qnp7ltY3wvkjo47fSYh249Ne2tHgofKLLY A special thanks goes out to Leo Presents , TR Entertainment and the members of TRI.BE for allowing us the opportunity to provide coverage. Check out other shots captured below Want early access to review and photo galleries? Be sure to subscribe to receive early access codes

Last night there was an explosion of many shades of yellow here in Charlotte where Bang Yong Guk greeted his US fans for the first time in 6 years. On June 6, 2023, The Fillmore Charlotte welcomed the South-Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, and K-Pop legend for his first solo tour – THE COLORS OF BANG YONG GUK THE US TOUR 2023.  For most attendees, this show was one of familiarity and growth - - The venue’s energy was already set from the time Yong Guk took the stage where BABY - - the name of Yong Guk’s long-time fans - - welcomed him with roars that filled the 25,000 square-foot venue.  Yong Guk started the night with “G.M.T (Give Me That),” “UP,” and “Race” where his solid rap, husky growl, smooth vocals, and powerful stage presence had fans singing along to EVERY word.  The opening stages shouted mantras of “this is my return,” “I am back,” “be unapologetically you,” and “I will continue to push towards my dreams,” which he performed with a level of confidence that captivated not only BABY but new listeners and venue staff alike.  The night continued with high-energy performances of “Rain on Me,” and “UFO” before changing the pace and slowing things down with “Hikikomori”. Fans were then hit with nostalgia as Yong Guk performed his 2011 solo debut single track “I Remember.”  The track was originally released as a duet with Yang Yo-seob of B2ST; However, it was later recorded featuring Yong-Guk’s former B.A.P bandmate, Daehyun, for their 2012 repackaged mini album, CRASH.  While Yong Guk allowed the track to play Daehyun’s vocals, he took this time to interact with BABY and take in their reactions to the stage - - which ranged from some fans screaming the lyrics to other fans tearing up and bursting into tears. As the night progressed, the energy never stopped.  Not only did Yong Guk continue to deliver powerful and confident performances with a setlist that made both long-time fans and new fans excited, but he also took the time to encourage and interact with fans. During his ment stages, Yong Guk continued to express his gratitude towards local fans and fans who traveled to come and watch his show.  He took the moment to express the importance of fans having fun by asking them if they were “ready to jump?” and by telling fans “We’re going to do this night right” where you saw fans switch from recording the high-energy performances to jumping along with Yong Guk to them. He then ended the night with words that highlight his personality that has been seen throughout his career by telling fans that he wants them to love themselves just as much as they love him. Don’t miss your chance to see Bang Yongguk at: 06/11 - Dallas, TX 06/13 - Denver, CO 06/15 - Los Angeles, CA Be sure to secure your tickets through Live Nation  at:  https://www.livenation.com/artist/K8vZ917h3YV/bang-yongguk-events Check out images of the Charlotte show here

Photo Credit: Dana B. "You never know what you're going to get with hip hop shows. Usually it's the finger in their air and the hyped vibes, but Ted Park wasn't like that." -Anonymous Saturday, May 13, 2023 was another memorable night for fans of Ted Park as he returned to perform again in his hometown as a headliner, following his first time doing so in December 2022. On this night at Aisle 5 in Atlanta, Park was joined by openers DJ Jay Envy!, OOWOAH, Lewie, and collaborator and friend, Parlay Pass.  Before the show, fans were lined up outside, excited to see Park perform live again. Some were newer fans (having discovered Park when he opened for PH1 on his recent tour) while others had been following him for years. Some were residents of Atlanta as well, but others had traveled long distances (up to 7 hours!) to see him perform.  Ever the gracious host, Park stopped by to greet and visit with the fans lined up outside.  As fans entered the 625- capacity venue, they were  greeted by the sound of DJ Jay Envy! With a mix of genres ranging from R&B Ballads to Hip Hop basslines, this DJ knew how to make sure the crowd’s energy was set for what was coming next. The first artist to take the stage was OOWOAH, a 19-year-old Atlanta native whose live performance career began that night. With any first-time performing artist, attendees perhaps take a few bars to warm up to the artist’s sound – but this crowd was captivated and cheered along to his raps and sang along as they learned the lyrics. At the end of his performance, OOWOAH said “this may have been my first time performing live, but it won’t be my last!!!” The next opener is a Washington native who defines our idea of a #Soundlover. Lewie’s reason to pursue music was simply because he “just loved the sound” then “fell in love with the influence and the art process.” Lewie’s latest single came just in time for this tour stop. His collaboration with Ted Park, Down 4 You, was released on May 5, 2023, and later rejoined Park on stage to perform the track together. He expressed his affection for both Park (and his “dope personality and songs” as well as his “lit fans.” The next artist to take the stage was no stranger for anyone who has ever attended any of Park's events. Long-time collaborator and friend, Parlay Pass, delivered an effortless style of trap that got the crowd jumping. As he continued to interact with collaborators, media and fans alike - - he did something a little different from your typical indie artists. Parlay took the time to teach and explain the words noona and dongsaeng; As well as how they related to his lyrics. He also took time to teach the crowd to count for " Hana, Dool, Set " Park’s fans eagerly anticipated his arrival on stage and launched into screams when the opening bars of his hype song Friend of Mine began to play. As he launched through the doorway on stage, he and the fans were energetically jumping and throwing their arms in the air. He also mixed in Jjajang Mami, Coca Cola (an homage to curvy girls) and kept the hype going with Slip n Slide which also had an insane level of crowd participation and energy.  Park performed a number of other fan favorite songs that the crowd eagerly sang along with, including Adore You, Dior You, Kakao, Dance Like Jay Park, Freezer, and Drippin. Parlay Pass also returned to the stage to perform tracks from their recently-released album, The Pain, such as 4 AM, Over & Over, and Monday to Sunday. Park also performed several as-yet-unreleased songs, such as Adderall, and Weekend. The fan response to these tracks was immediate and positive, heightened by Park’s energy and enthusiasm for showing his newest work to his fans. He shared that he still has hundreds of tracks that he has held back on releasing out of concern that they might not be good enough, but he said “no more!” He related that he loves hearing new work by his peers and wants to continue to trust that his fans will also be excited to hear his new music in the future, too.  Park recounted how naysayers told him he wasn’t ready to tour on his own but he launched out on a solo tour successfully in 2022 and again this year, bringing a crowd to shows organically and independently, without having to rely on heavy marketing and promotions. One thing is clear is that Park’s fans are loyal – if Park decides to have a show in Atlanta, they WILL show up and show out: “A-T-L-HO!”. Their affection for him is genuine and among the many reasons given, a big factor that can’t be discounted is his own genuine-ness and caring for not just his fans but everyone he encounters.  Park’s impact on everyone that he comes into contact with is unforgettable. Fans praised both his talent and his ability to be genuine and remain down-to-earth and wholeheartedly REAL in his music. Those who have worked with him on collaborations or on stage know how much he values and encourages them and their work. But even venue staff recognized how Park is different: “You never know what you are going to get when dealing with hip hop artists. Typically it’s the ‘F you’ finger in the air sort of vibe, but Ted Park wasn’t like that.” Multiple staff said that his actions spoke volumes about his level of respect and consideration for others, without taking away from his ability to entertain the crowd and bring a high-energy show that thrilled fans and kept everyone hyped throughout the night. ——— Immediately after the show, Park kept his promise to have a meet & greet with his fans. Park truly took his time with each of them (vs rushed assembly-line-style fan events that are common for other artists in certain K-music genres). He also extended an invitation to fans (of legal drinking age) to the after-party. View our Full Gallery, here

2023.12.06 | Godden Child made their return to the U.S., with their second tour; which included stops in North America and parts of Latin America, as well. ​​ Although Goldenness were still saddened by the knowledge that Daeyeol would not be participating in the second tour, since he is still actively fulfilling his military duties; The hearts of Goldenness were saddened more when the announcement was made, that this tour would be also an 8-member tour. It was announced that Bomin would not be able to participate in the second tour of 2022 due to an accident while on a golf course. However, Goldenness were still ready to cheer on the members that were absent during the "Meet & Greet" Live in USA due to sickness. The loudest cheers could be heard for Young Taek (TAG), who was unable to participate in Golden Child's fist Tour due to health concerns. ​​ Golden Child held a pre-concert Fansign prior to Soundcheck for VVIP and VIP ticket holders. Goldenness made sure to take this time to complement the members of Golden Child on their previous performances, acknowledging Jaehyun for his k-drama cameo appearance, supporting TAG for being able to the remaining members for their second tour, and acknowledged Joochan and Sungyoon (Y) for their musical castings.​ On December 6, 2022, Golden Child performed at the Celine Orlando in Orlando, FL. The opening stage welcomed the members of Golden Child with a warm mix of blue and purple lights while fans sang along to the group's 5th mini album title track, Burn It, while also cheering on their favorite member(s). The show continued with more fan favorites including, Wannabe, One (Lucid Dream), Ddara, Ra Pam Pam, DamDaDi, Oasis, Pump It Up, 3! 6! 5! and more. With the 13-song setlist, the members of Golden Child were able to show their ability to perform sophisticated, mature and playful sounds. ​​ Golden Child wrapped up their set list with All Day which seemed to be a perfect fit, as its comforting melodies make you feel as though you have just been wrapped into one of the warmest hugs, or even in the coziest sweater. Following the end of the the show, Goldenness were given the opportunity to have selfies taken with the members. Although tickets were sold out shortly, after the sale release, you could see Goldenness trading and buying tickets to be able to take a selfie with their favorite member(s). We even heard some Goldenness were creative and traded light sticks for snapshot tickets! ​​ Congratulations on completing your 2nd Tour! We are excited to see what 2023 has in store for Golden Child as a full group!