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IU is All Roses in Rosemont
Lee Jieun, known globally by her stage name IU, is embarking on her first world tour since her debut over 10 years ago. The South Korean singer-songwriter enchanted Rosemont, IL during the fourth stop of her H.E.R.E.H. tour. The tour’s title is an acronym depicting the flow of the show, with each letter representing a different section of the set.
CIX Captivates Chicago with Impressive Stages & Talents
CIX, the multitalented five-member K-Pop group, ignited the evening of May 22 for their return to Chicago presenting their third world tour <0 or 1>. Debuting in 2019, the five-year-old boy group opened the show with high-energy performances of “Move My Body” and “Change Me” off their third EP HELLO Chapter 3. Gazing at the cheerful fans at the Copernicus Center, the members remarked how happy they were that everyone in the crowd was standing regardless of having seats, so they wanted to do their best in return despite their difficult choreography. The venue was overflowing with energetic fans buzzing with anticipation.
VERIVERY Brings Fun and Games to Chicago Fans
VERIVERY is a seven-member K-Pop boy group, drawing inspiration from the Latin word ‘veri’ meaning truth, and the English word ‘very’ to show their real selves and various talents. The group is on its third world tour with three members currently enlisted in the military or on a temporary hiatus. The four youngest members Gyehyeon, Yeonho, Yongseung, and Kangmin brought the GO ON tour to Chicago on June 16.
GSoul Delivers a Soulful Evening to Chicago Soulmates
While currently in the throes of his Pretty Lil Thang tour, Kim Jihyun, known more commonly by his stage name GSoul, set foot in Chicago to deliver a sincere and heartfelt performance. The 35-year-old South Korean singer-songwriter held an intimate show for his fans, or ‘soulmates.’
Gen Z Icons TOMORROW X TOGETHER Illustrate Nostalgic Coming of Age Tale
TOMORROW X TOGETHER, or TXT for short, are globally known as K-Pop’s visual storytellers. The five member boy group are embarking on their third world tour ACT: PROMISE. According to the group’s label BIGHIT, the concert follows “a meticulously crafted narrative, divided into five sections.”
ONEUS Heats Up Chicago During a Blizzard
The morning of Friday the 22nd saw fans huddled in a line outside the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom. As Chicago was experiencing a snowstorm, these fans were diligently waiting to see the five-member K-Pop boy group ONEUS on their La Dolce Vita World Tour.