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Dyani R.  Credit: Dyani R. For anyone still catching up, STAYC is a six-member K-pop girl group under High Up Entertainment, known for their refreshing mix of bright pop, flawless harmonies, and confident energy. Since their 2020 debut with “SO BAD,” the group has built a reputation for strong live vocals and a sound that blends fun with finesse. Their Boston stop at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on October 18, 2025, as part of their “2025 STAYC TOUR [STAY TUNED], proved exactly why they’re one of the most exciting acts in K-pop right now. The energy inside MGM Music Hall was electric even before showtime. Fans flooded in dressed in amazing outfits, clutching lightsticks and homemade banners. When the screens lit up and the intro video rolled, the crowd’s anticipation turned into a roar. The members burst onto the stage with “BEBE” and “1 Thing,” followed by a sparkling performance of “Poppy.” Right from the start, the girls made it clear, this wasn’t going to be a show full of backing tracks and perfect playback. Their live vocals were front and center, powerful and clear, and they didn’t miss a note even through heavy choreography.  Credit: Dyani R. STAYC balanced their setlist beautifully, enough of their biggest hits for casual fans to sing along, and just enough B-sides and sub-unit songs for longtime listeners to lose their minds over. Of course, when “RUN2U,” “ASAP,” and “Bubble” hit, the whole venue practically vibrated. The group’s stage chemistry was undeniable — they moved as one, smiled through every beat, and made performing look as natural as breathing. The finale, “SO BAD,” brought the night full circle. As the crowd sang along, it felt like a moment of connection between the group’s debut and how far they’ve come in just five years. Beyond the tight choreography and strong vocals, what really elevated the show was the genuine interaction between STAYC and their fans. Between songs, the members chatted playfully — asking if anyone in the crowd went to Harvard (“Really? Harvard?” they laughed), trying to pronounce “Fenway,” and raving about wanting to try Boston lobster rolls and cannolis. During “Trouble Maker,” they gifted a lucky fan a GoPro for the duration of the song. The girls filmed the crowd, laughing mid-chorus and posing for fan cams. Later, during the encore, they walked around the floor, waving, taking selfies, and giving high-fives. Vocally, they were flawless. Sieun’s powerhouse runs, Yoon’s clear tone, and J’s confident stage presence blended seamlessly with Isa, Sumin, and Seeun, who each brought distinct flavors to the mix. After the final note of “SO BAD,” the crowd wasn’t ready to say goodbye. The chants of “STAYC! STAYC!” shook the venue until the girls reappeared, smiling from ear to ear. They closed the night with “Stay WITH Me,” a heartfelt thank-you to fans, surrounded by confetti and glowing lights. It was a beautiful, sincere ending, the kind that leaves your heart full and your throat sore from singing along. STAYC’s Boston stop was pure proof that they’re no longer the bright rookies of 2021, they’re confident, well-rounded performers with the stage presence of seasoned pros. Their mix of vocal talent, personality, and connection with fans made this one of the most refreshing K-pop concerts Boston has seen all year.  Credit: Dyani R.
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Brittney H.  Credit: Brittney H. K-Pop group P1Harmony landed back in the Los Angeles (Inglewood) area on October 18th for their second to last US stop of their Most Wanted tour. For those who aren’t familiar with the group, P1Harmony debuted in October 2020 under FNC Entertainment with 6 members - Keeho, Theo, Jiung, Intak, Soul and Jongseob. While doing a show in LA isn’t their first rodeo, this tour happened to be their very first show at the Intuit Dome and it was everything you could possibly dream of. As soon as you pulled up to the venue, you were met with hundreds of fans taking photos of the tour billboards, their purple & silver themed outfits, creating exciting tik-toks and of course everyone’s favorite part of a kpop show - handing out freebies. Every corner you turned another P1ece (P1Harmony’s devoted fandom) was handing you a fanmade photocard, bracelet or an adorable member based pin to wear. With the LA show being so close to the end of the tour, you could tell that everyone was beyond ready for the night to begin. Opening up the show with their fun and light-hearted energy was AMPERS&ONE, a 7 member group also under FNC Entertainment, a.k.a. P1Harmony’s “little brothers”. While their set only consisted of 4 songs, each member made sure to hype up the crowd as best as they could and introduce everyone to their music if they weren’t already a fan.  Credit: Brittney H. Not too long after, the lights began to dim and that familiar feeling of excitement and anticipation began. The show started off with a VCR of P1Harmony, feeding into the tour’s “futuristic” theme and storyline. With no time to prepare, the show began with a bang (literally) and all 6 members of P1Harmony rose up from the floor to begin with “Black Hole”. Following with “End It”, “Look At Me Now” and “Breakthrough”, you could tell that P1Harmony were not here to mess around and wanted to show their fans, new and old, that this tour is going to be one for the books. One thing to note is how amazing the production is this time around. With so many different lighting designs, pyro effects, fog and fire - the crowd was nothing but shocked and continued to keep everyone’s eyes on them the entire night.
P1Harmony decided to bring back member solo stages again for this tour, and they were nothing short of mesmerizing. The performances started off with Jiung, who did his own rendition of “Uptown Funk”. Down to the choreography and outfits, he was completely in the zone and enjoying every single second. Next was everyone’s favorite leader Keeho, who did his high energy cover of “Phresh Off The Runway”, making sure to wear his favorite sunglasses he bought in Atlanta. Soul showed off his new and fresh dancing techniques with a self-choreographed performance, while Intak strutted out on stage with his own vibe to “Good Kisser”. Jongseob and Theo gave the audience more chances to participate in the show with their covers of “Sticky” and “What’s Up” (which definitely brought me back to my childhood). As the show moved through various sections and performances, it was clear that P1Harmony have fallen even more in love with performing and showing their love to fans all across the US and the world. The group itself has always expressed to their fans and everyone else that their tours and the preparation behind them are no joke, and always aim to show their appreciation for everyone that comes out to see them, no matter when they got into the group. Towards the ending of the show, P1Harmony took a small section of time to talk about their newly released English album, “EX” - which has since debuted on the Billboard 200 chart at No.9, marking the group’s first ever top 10. Performing “Stupid Brain”, “EX” and “Dancing Queen”, each song represents the members individually and gives them their own point to shine. Before heading off the stage and starting their ever loved encore performances, Jiung took a moment to pour his heart out to the LA crowd, amazed at how many people come out to show their support for him and the members each and every time. Promising to come back to Los Angeles each and every time, he thanked every single person in the crowd for being his hero and saving his life - leaving many fans teary eyed and warm hearted. As the encore ended and the boys said their goodbyes, it left the crowd excited for what is in store in the future. As someone who has been a fan and supporting P1Harmony since their debut in 2020 and has attended every tour, watching them grow into such amazing superstars has been nothing but amazing. From watching them perform in small theater sized venues to large-scale arenas, it’s truly wonderful to see how much they have grown in the last 5 years. I wish P1Harmony nothing but happiness, success and great health on the rest of their North American tour, heading into their Europe and LATAM tour this fall and in January 2026. Not too long after, the lights began to dim and that familiar feeling of excitement and anticipation began. The show started off with a VCR of P1Harmony, feeding into the tour’s “futuristic” theme and storyline. With no time to prepare, the show began with a bang (literally) and all 6 members of P1Harmony rose up from the floor to begin with “Black Hole”. Following with “End It”, “Look At Me Now” and “Breakthrough”, you could tell that P1Harmony were not here to mess around and wanted to show their fans, new and old, that this tour is going to be one for the books. One thing to note is how amazing the production is this time around. With so many different lighting designs, pyro effects, fog and fire - the crowd was nothing but shocked and continued to keep everyone’s eyes on them the entire night. P1Harmony decided to bring back member solo stages again for this tour, and they were nothing short of mesmerizing. The performances started off with Jiung, who did his own rendition of “Uptown Funk”. Down to the choreography and outfits, he was completely in the zone and enjoying every single second. Next was everyone’s favorite leader Keeho, who did his high energy cover of “Phresh Off The Runway”, making sure to wear his favorite sunglasses he bought in Atlanta. Soul showed off his new and fresh dancing techniques with a self-choreographed performance, while Intak strutted out on stage with his own vibe to “Good Kisser”. Jongseob and Theo gave the audience more chances to participate in the show with their covers of “Sticky” and “What’s Up” (which definitely brought me back to my childhood). As the show moved through various sections and performances, it was clear that P1Harmony have fallen even more in love with performing and showing their love to fans all across the US and the world. The group itself has always expressed to their fans and everyone else that their tours and the preparation behind them are no joke, and always aim to show their appreciation for everyone that comes out to see them, no matter when they got into the group. Towards the ending of the show, P1Harmony took a small section of time to talk about their newly released English album, “EX” - which has since debuted on the Billboard 200 chart at No.9, marking the group’s first ever top 10. Performing “Stupid Brain”, “EX” and “Dancing Queen”, each song represents the members individually and gives them their own point to shine. Before heading off the stage and starting their ever loved encore performances, Jiung took a moment to pour his heart out to the LA crowd, amazed at how many people come out to show their support for him and the members each and every time. Promising to come back to Los Angeles each and every time, he thanked every single person in the crowd for being his hero and saving his life - leaving many fans teary eyed and warm hearted. As the encore ended and the boys said their goodbyes, it left the crowd excited for what is in store in the future. As someone who has been a fan and supporting P1Harmony since their debut in 2020 and has attended every tour, watching them grow into such amazing superstars has been nothing but amazing. From watching them perform in small theater sized venues to large-scale arenas, it’s truly wonderful to see how much they have grown in the last 5 years. We wish P1Harmony nothing but happiness, success and great health on the rest of their North American tour, heading into their Europe and LATAM tour this fall and in January 2026. |