Stray Kids made history in the music world. On July 18th and 19th (local time), Stray Kids held their first live concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England.
In 2019, they held two exclusive concerts as part of the overseas showcase tour "UNVEIL".
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, the first K-pop artist to perform on stage at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in front of a large crowd.
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It's 3pm, four hours before kickoff, the weather is clear, and the stadium is packed.
The weather in London on the 18th and 19th, the days of the concerts, was unpredictable and changeable. Unlike the previous days, when it rained on and off, London on the 18th couldn't have been more beautiful.
It was a clear day. On the 19th, as if to blow away the fears of rain that had been falling since early morning, the sky cleared up as the start of the show approached.
STAY (the name of the fan club) was seen wearing a "Kids" MD T-shirt and carrying a stuffed "SKZOO" animal character, which represents the eight members, on her bag.
The road leading to the stadium from White Hart Lane Station, the closest station to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, was filled with STAY.
The London STAYs, dressed in a red dress code, attracted attention with their styling that was filled with their individual personalities and love for Stray Kids.
Fans who dyed their hair red to match the dress code or had "Stray Kids" written on their short hair were also noticeable. There were many families in the audience, and many of them were staying with their children.
The various messages written on the T-shirts of the parents who came to the stadium with the children brought smiles to their faces. They bought merchandise for the concert and exchanged bracelets with the members' initials that they had made themselves.
The STAYs (fan club name) were excited and came to the stadium early, full of anticipation. The STAYs were waiting for the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium a few hours before the start of the show.
The crowd gathered around the stadium, enjoying the special festival atmosphere created by the first exclusive performance in London in about six years.
The "Kids" were thrilled, and the STAYs cheered loudly! As the sound that was exciting the venue grew louder and the dancers' movements were captured on the stage, the stadium
The audience, who were packed all the way to the top floor of the building, rose to their feet and cheered. As a giant flag bearing the group name "Stray Kids" fluttered vigorously, the members finally
With the confidence and energy of having reached the top, they made a powerful performance on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium stage with "MOUNTAINS", becoming the first K-pop artist to do so.
The show kicked off with a live performance of 30 songs over the course of about 180 minutes, set to a live band sound.
During the performance of songs that made it into the UK Official Singles Chart, such as "Chk Boom," the audience erupted in a spectacular sing-along.
The wide screen that fills the front of the stage, the LED screens that make use of the characteristics of each song, and the giant balloons that overwhelm the audience are all part of the atmosphere of "Stray
Kids' performance and enhanced the immersiveness of the show. The members did not just look at the front where the audience was, but also looked at the large audience behind them.
They walked in the background, ran diagonally across the long, Y-shaped, protruding stage, and even lay down and sang while looking up at the sky. All of these movements were captured by the cameramen set up all over the venue.
The performance was captured by a moving camera that flew through the air on a wire, completing a performance that was unique to Stray Kids, without any limitations or restrictions.
The stage direction, which made full use of the vast stadium, was also outstanding. Behind the floor seats, a steel structure that seemed to be as tall as an eight-story apartment building was illuminated with a variety of lights that matched the music.
The audience was also able to hear the final lyrics of "S-Class" "The light spreads,
After "Even Shining Star" ended, eight shining fireworks flew into the sky, and during "LALALALA" and "MIROH", gorgeous and magnificent fireworks lit up the London night sky.
At 9:30pm, the performance reached its climax, and the "unity" between "Stray Kids" and STAY was immeasurable! As the London sky turned pitch black, "Stray
Kids rode around the stadium in a mobile vehicle, meeting the fans up close. STAY temporarily put down their cheering sticks and wrote their heartfelt feelings.
They spread out colorful slogans. A giant SKZOO balloon followed behind them, creating an atmosphere as if they had entered a fairy tale world.
During the encore, which reached a climax, the eight members went down to the floor and did high fives with the fans, made hearts, and took photos with them, further warming the hearts of the fans.
The members livened up the event by reciting lines from the iconic British film "Harry Potter" and magic spells, and shouted "Expecto Patronum" when taking commemorative photos.
Over the two days, Stray Kids expressed their gratitude to their fans and their overwhelming emotions, delighting local fans with comments that were in keeping with London.
The band concluded their Exclusive performance at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, leaving another huge mark on the music scene. "It was a truly dreamlike two days. I love watching soccer, and I'm a big fan of the Premier League.
I can't believe that my little kid who used to watch the American League is now grown up and performing at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. I'm so happy I can't put it into words, but I'm not alone.
I think I'm even happier because I'm with my seven brothers. Thank you so much for STAYing, I love you." - IN "Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is so big,
The tour felt fresh. I want to enjoy everything about this stadium. There were a lot of children who came, and I'd like to thank the parents who came with them.
Please look forward to the next one." - CHANG BIN "We came here for a festival last year, but this is the first time in six years for an exclusive performance. The atmosphere in London is really great. It's a stadium this big.
I will never forget this moment I spent with all of you who filled the auditorium. I am truly grateful to everyone who came to the concerts over the two days." - SEUNG MIN
"I've watched the Harry Potter movies since I was little, and I'm proud to be on stage at such a big soccer stadium in England and to meet STAY.
I'm so happy. We've been able to come this far thanks to all of you, STAY. I think this tour will be one where we can feel a lot of gratitude. We'll be showing off our best again next time, so please look forward to it. We'll definitely be back!
Coming soon!" - Han
2025/07/23 16:07 KST
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