The 13-year-old group BTOB (Eunkwang, Minhyuk, Changsub, Hyunsik, Peniel, and Sungjae) has successfully completed their first fan concert.
From the 22nd to the 24th, BTOB held their solo fan concert '2024 BTOB FAN-CON 'OUR DREAM'' at the Seoul Olympic Park SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium, meeting with Melody (their fandom).
'OUR DREAM' is BTOB's first fan concert since their debut in 2012, encapsulating the meaningful moments shared and envisioned together with Melody. The concert proved immensely popular, with all seats for all three shows selling out rapidly upon opening, due to intense interest from both domestic and international fans.
Following a voice letter to fans, BTOB made a grand entrance with the band sound and presented 'The Song' and 'Memories of Spring' from their 3rd full album 'Be Together' released in 2022, kicking off the fan concert with energy.
"We planned a fan meeting but wanted to sing more songs, so we created this fan concert. We named it 'OUR DREAM' hoping to create dream-like moments together with Melody," they greeted the fans who filled the venue.
BTOB performed numerous beloved songs like 'My Way', 'HIGHER', 'Blowin' up', 'Thank you', 'Day & Night', 'Show your Love', 'HEAVEN', 'My Dream', 'Can't be Without You', 'Missing You', showcasing their stable live performances and spectacular performances, which heated up the concert atmosphere.
Special corners prepared ambitiously by BTOB for their debut fan concert also drew attention. Through various segments like 'BTOB Title Academy', where they had to come up with titles based on presented images within 10 seconds, and 'I Can See Your Melody', where they guessed the song title by feeling the movements blindfolded, they showcased their witty talks and fantastic teamwork.
The day before the concert, 'March 21st', added significance to the performance as it marked BTOB's debut anniversary. "We are so grateful to create happy memories with you on our 12th anniversary," the members expressed their heartfelt feelings. They also shared, "We believe our 12th anniversary is the realization of a dream, made possible by the wishes and sincerity of both BTOB and Melody."
Mid-concert VCRs, featuring close-up visuals of the members, a thanksgiving ceremony for the 12th debut anniversary, a teamwork test, title interviews answering questions related to BTOB's song titles, and interviews filled with members' sincerity towards Melody, drew explosive reactions.
In the videos, members said, "We met as fans and singers, but we feel like family, friends, life partners, and have become an indescribable relationship. We will never forget the support you've given us and will always give back."
Finally, BTOB responded to fans' support by performing 'Hello', 'Shake it', and 'DREAMER' for the encore stage, and burning up energy till the end with the re-encore stage 'Finale: Our Concert'.
BTOB presented unforgettable memories, interacting closely with fans for about 3 hours. They took care of overseas fans who traveled far, greeting in Japanese and English, and taking a group photo with everyone until the end.
"BTOB being together with Melody here as a complete group amidst many changes and events is possible because you've always supported and been by our side. We will keep this gratitude in our hearts and work hard to give back," BTOB shared their thoughts. They added, "Many say they're happy seeing our stage. Thanks to you, we sing happily. We'll try our best to create as many opportunities for BTOB and Melody to meet."
After finding new homes in November last year, all members left Cube Entertainment.
Eunkwang, Minhyuk, Hyunsik, and Peniel established the new agency DOD (BTOB Company), while Changsub and Sungjae transferred to Fantagio and I Will Media, respectively.
Following smooth negotiations with Cube Entertainment regarding the use of the trademark, they will continue group activities under the name 'BTOB'.
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