sunkis Swings By LA to Light Up the Night
Ringing in the Year of the Dragon, on February 9, 2024, R&B singer sunkis held the Los Angeles stop of his debut North American tour, Phase 1, at the largest auditorium at the University of California, Los Angeles. Alongside J. Tajor, their hit single "Like I Do" had taken social media by storm, with many renowned Asian and Western artists participating in the song's dance challenge, including SEVENTEEN, TWICE, SEULGI of Red Velvet, etc. Notably, the day of the Los Angeles performance also marked the release of his new song "Top Tier," undoubtedly destined to be a hit. sunkis delighted fans by showcasing this new song on stage, celebrating the festive Lunar New Year with enthusiastic performances and engaging with the audience in lively dances, elevating the atmosphere to a crescendo of excitement.
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Before the show began, sunkis joyfully met with fans during a Meet & Greet session. As the skies grew darker from afternoon to evening, fans queued up in increasingly long lines outside Royce Hall, the most renowned building at UCLA, resembling serpentine dragons in the chilly Los Angeles evening. Their excitement surpassed the chill winds as they eagerly awaited their interaction with sunkis. His fans weren't just from UCLA; they came from other schools and even other cities just to attend the concert. sunkis interacted warmly with his fans, signing merchandise with the inscription "you know you are Top Tier 10 out of 10," embracing them, exchanging blessings, and even participating in the "Like I Do" dance challenge with them, creating an atmosphere akin to reuniting with dear friends. The influx of fans was constant, and the Meet & Greet session only concluded as the performance time drew near.
The concert kicked off with his track "On Tour" as he dashed onto the stage wearing a red outfit symbolizing the Lunar New Year. As soon as he stepped onto the stage, the audience of over a thousand people rose to their feet, many fans rushing to the front with their personalized support boards, expressing their love.
The venue echoed with voices and screams as the excitement reached a fever pitch. The second song, the chill track "4ever," was introduced with a heartwarming moment when sunkis mentioned a fan's name, recalling that she had said it was her favorite song during the Meet & Greet. This endearing gesture touched the hearts of the fans, aligning perfectly with the dreamy atmosphere of the gentle love song. Before fans could fully recover from the ambiance of the love song, the upbeat track "Like I Do" took center stage with sunkis bouncing around like a playful deer, synchronizing dance moves with the fans below. This was followed by "Trust Me," a romantic ballad representing the beginning of many fans' affection for him.
After the four songs, the concert reached its climax with the performance of the newly released track "Top Tier," clearly anticipated to be another dance-infused hit. sunkis selected a fan to join him onstage for the performance, dancing and interacting with her, particularly emphasizing the lyrics "you know you're top tier 10 out of 10," and perfectly expressing his love and support for the fans through the song. In addition to the fan interaction, professional dancers Teej Medallo, Christopher Cruz, Denzel Alexander, and Daniel Vela joined sunkis onstage, presenting a performance that left the audience ecstatic.
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For his final song, sunkis chose "LAST GOODBYE," bidding farewell with a cheerful tone. Together, they concluded the song in chorus, ending the joyful celebration of the Lunar New Year with sunkis. It was unclear who was more reluctant to part ways from the profound bond between sunkis and his fans. Even as he left the stage, the arena remained filled with the lingering affection of his fans, reluctant to disperse.
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Have you seen sunkis perform live? Check out his latest release “Top Tier” now available on all major streaming platforms. Share your thoughts on sunkis by leaving a comment below or by reaching out on Instagram or X (Twitter)!
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Edited by Martina Yee