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"Apink" on tour in Japan

2024-09-09 20:03:58

"Apink" on tour in Japan

日本ツアー中の「Apink」たち

[Performance report] Fans are enchanted by Apink's angelic cuteness on their second Japan tour

★ Did we see Bomi's adorable yet bold smile on stage this time too?

I love that laugh that makes her eyes look like threadworms.

Every time I see it, my heart is cleansed.

I feel like her good nature, good personality, and deep compassion are clearly shown in that moment.

☆) "We won't forget everyone in Tokyo, so please don't forget us either. We'll do our best for the rest of the tour" (Bomi)

The six-member Korean girl group "Apink" will hold their second Japan tour "Apink 2nd LIVE TOUR 2016 ~PINK SUMMER~" on Saturday, July 9th at Tokyo International Forum Hall A in Yurakucho, Tokyo.

The tour kicked off in Hokkaido on Thursday, July 7th.

It was unfortunately raining on the 9th, the first day of the Tokyo performance, but the venue was packed with fans wearing pink T-shirts and towels.

There were also many stylish girls dressed up in flower crowns and pink uniform costumes imitating Apink.

★ When you watch footage of Apink's backstage or practice scenes, Namjoo is very funny.

It's her sense, or rather, her jokes that go off the rails are amazing and make you laugh.

Once she had an incredibly big mouth.

She has a unique down-to-earthness and friendliness.

On the other hand, it seems she displays incredible beauty on stage.

A fan who went to see her concert commented, "Namjoo is the best when it comes to real-life beauty."

I can understand why.

Namjoo has a wide range of expressions. When you see her with a scary face, it sends shivers down your spine (laughs). It may be because of her big eyes.

The Japanese movie "Ring" seems to have been a hit in movie-loving Korea.

Looking at Namjoo's scary eyes, I wanted to see her play the role of a long-haired woman (Sadako) who crawls out of the TV screen.

Well, that's a joke... (laughs) (*^-^)

In terms of being easy to get along with, I think there are days when Namjoo uses 120% of her power on stage.

☆) "Thank you so much for coming out in the rain today. Let's have fun together in the future!" (Namjoo)

After the lights went out and a short video introducing the members ended, the six of them appeared on stage in white lace-decorated mini tops and hot pants along with the intro to "Brand New Days".

The costumes made the most of the members' good looks.

From the accessories they wore, it was clear that they had a smart sense of fashion.

Every time a member was shown on the screen, an exciting cheer erupted, and the venue was soon filled with excitement.

After singing "Molrayo," the group greeted the audience with a cheer, saying, "Everyone in Tokyo, we are Apink. Welcome to Apink's second Japan tour, Pink Summer!"

"Since the tour title is Pink Summer, we want to create a summer atmosphere and have fun with you all," said Namjoo with a smile. Hayoung, the youngest member, excited the audience by saying, "Thank you for coming to see us in the rain today. You brought your umbrella, right? If you don't have an umbrella, Hayoung will lend it to you, but please return it tomorrow (laughs). So please come and see us again tomorrow," and Bomi encouraged the audience to call out for Bomi and "Apink," saying, "It's been about a year since our last tour, so I'd like to hear how energetic you all are," and enjoyed the call-and-response with the audience.

★Whether on stage or backstage, Hayoung is always the one who is serious.

As the youngest member of the Apink family, she has been cherished and seems to have grown up pure and innocent. Despite being the youngest, she has a mature calmness that makes her the pillar of Apink, or rather her home base. She certainly contributes to the stability of the group, paired with Eunji, who plays the role of mood maker. If the always reserved Hayoung were to come forward, Apink might lose its exquisite charm and balance. "Apink exists thanks to all of you. I always remember to be grateful. Thank you always" (Hayoung) At the live performance, they also performed Korean songs such as "IT GIRL", which was performed for the first time in Japan, and "What a boy wants", which features a comical performance with male dancers. After changing into a pure young lady style with a soft floral dress and floral hair accessories, they sang Korean songs such as ballads "Secret garden", "Dejavu", and "Like a Dream" one after another. ★ Leader Chorong is the one who steps forward when she needs to, but when she steps back she blends right in with the other six.

Chorong is the biggest contrast between her presence and radiance when she steps forward and her plainness when she's in the background.

Chorong also has a huge contrast between her cute voice and her age (laughs). I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks that's great.

☆ "Stay a fan of Apink forever!" (Chorong)

After the members left, the spotlight fell on Naeun alone, who quietly said, "We always receive so much love from you all, but we can only express our feelings through our songs and lyrics, so we wrote you a letter today." "When I debuted in Korea, it was like a dream to work in Japan. Now I'm happy to be able to perform in Japan and meet all my precious fans. I really want to be more cheerful and energetic with my fans, but I'm actually a bit shy and I feel bad that I can't express my feelings well. But I really love all the fans who talk to me," Naeun said blushing, but she read the letter with all her heart until the end, and the audience applauded and cheered.

★No one can be missing from Apink now. I saw a video of Naeun remaining on stage alone to read the letter she had written. Although her Japanese was a bit halting, it was clear that she had taken time out of her busy schedule to study Japanese.

Yuna (Girls' Generation) is known to be a shy member. I thought, "Oh, so Naeun is like that too."

In an interview, Yuna commented that when she co-starred with Jang Keun-suk in the drama "Love Rain," she felt envious of how naturally Jang Keun-suk interacted with fans who came to watch the filming, and that she couldn't do that herself.

As the group's popularity grows and she has more opportunities to interact with fans for work, she may feel embarrassed about her own shyness.

This side of Naeun was apparent at release events in Japan. She may be envious of Bomi and Eun-ji, who are able to naturally interact with their fans.

However, it is only with members like Naeun that a group's unique charm is formed. For example, AOA's Seolhyun is also active in her acting career, and she somehow exudes a similar vibe.

Does this mean that many actress-type members of team visuals are shy?

If I get the chance, I'll try to gather some data.
☆ "To be honest, I'm a bit shy and can't express my feelings well, so I feel very frustrated. But the truth is, I love all the fans who talk to me."

In the second half of the show, the members appeared in casual denim outfits that were perfect for summer, and performed Japanese versions of "HUSH," "LUV," and "U YOU" nonstop.

They also sang their big hits "Mr. Chu" and "NoNoNo," capturing the hearts of the audience in an instant.

They were in perfect sync with the fans' cheers, and the members looked very satisfied as they turned the microphones towards the audience and sang along.

When the encore began, the members surprised everyone by debuting their sixth Japanese single, "Summertime!", which will be released on August 3rd. The fans were already in high spirits and knocked out by the members' cute dancing in their uniforms.

After the song ended, Namjoo said, "Everyone, what did you think of our new song? This song has two dance points. We'll show you how to do it now, so try it together!" She then taught the adorable choreography for the chorus and enjoyed dancing with the fans.

★Eunji recently released a solo album. The title song, "Sky Circle," has been viewed many times on YouTube, making it a hit.

Apink's strength is having Eunji as the main vocalist. Eunji's vocal ability has increased Apink's popularity, and this increased popularity has allowed many fans to notice the charm and high quality of each member.

It's rare to find a girl group that boasts such a balance in singing, visuals, approachability, and more.
I think Apink is the kind of group that gives you six benefits in one.

☆ "I hope you are always happy. Thank you for your continued support" (Eunji)

In their final greetings, they expressed their gratitude to the fans, saying, "Please continue to be Apink's fans!" (Chorong), "We won't forget you in Tokyo, so please don't forget us either. We'll do our best for the rest of the tour" (Bomi), "I hope you are always happy. Thank you for your continued support" (Eunji), "I think this tour is possible because of you all who always support us. We will grow so that we can show you better songs and performances" (Naeun), "Thank you so much for coming out in the rain today. Let's continue to have fun together!" (Namjoo), "Apink exists thanks to you all. We will always remember our gratitude. Thank you always" (Hayoung).

Cute leader Chorong, always smiling Bomi, Eunji with overwhelming singing ability, perfect beauty Naeun, bright and energetic Namjoo, reliable Hayoung, their "pink summer" that attracts fans with various charms is finally about to begin!