B2ST displays dominance over Asian music fans through their first solo concert
Although they debuted only last year, B2ST was able to confirm their command of the Asian music market through their first-ever solo concert, held recently on December 12th.
B2ST opened their ‘Welcome to B2ST Airlines’ concert at the Jamsil Olympic Stadium, where fans from not only Korea, but also from Japan, China, Hong Kong and Thailand came together to form the 8,000-member audience for the event.
But that’s not all – according to a representative from their agency, Cube Entertainment, both Koreanand overseas fans who were unable to grab a ticket stood outside the venue in the cold, listening to the music and waiting for the concert to end so that they may catch a glimpse of their idols’ faces as they walked out.
The representative stated, “The day before the concert (11th), 5-6 fans from Taiwan who were unable to buy a ticket came to the company building and asking if there was any way for them to purchase a ticket. These fans prepared themselves with blankets so that they could wait outside the venue in case somebody would come and say that they weren’t able to attend, and were consequently looking to sell their tickets.”
In the end, there were about 10 people who came to the venue trying to sell their ticket, and 5-6 of those tickets were bought by international fans. It wasn’t confirmed whether those fans were the same Taiwanese fans who came to the company building.
After the concert, B2ST headed off to a restaurant with their guest performers and fellow agency artists (G.na and 4minute) to celebrate the end of the concert. The fans somehow found out which restaurant they went to and waited outside once again just to see their faces. Around about 100 fans were still waiting, even past midnight.
BEAST, “WE ARE NO LONGER THE RECYCLED GROUP”, FIRST CONCERT FILLED WITH TEARS
However, due to the fans that want to see BEAST, the concert had to be paused for a short time. While singing ‘Mystery’, because of the audience in the standing section shifted to a single side, the song was cut off in 20 minutes from the start of the concert and it was put on a short pause.
The members headed back to the back of the stage and the staff members had an announcement saying, “Please keep your line order.” After 10 minutes of the pause, the performance started once again.
Yoon Doojoon appeared on the stage again to announce the problem during the stage and apologize to the fans. Son Dongwoon stated, “We will be moving close to the you all so please keep your line order.” Then BEAST continued to sing ‘Mystery’.
BEAST was also not able to keep their emotions suppressed in the first solo concert a year into their debut.
The first tears were spilled by member Yong Junhyung. The members planned a surprise birthday party for Yong Junhyung’s birthday coming up on the 19th and he was touched that he was celebrating his birthday at the first solo concert.
Yong Junhyung stated crying, “My parents are here with me today. Last year, my mother visited me for my birthday, but I sent her back telling her that I was busy. I am happy that I got to celebrate my birthday here in such a meaning place. Thank you is all words I can say.”
Yong Junhyung’s tears were not the end. All six members of BEAST showed their tears on that day.
The most emotional moment was when the video that captured their debut times was airing on the big screen. BEAST, who was called the ‘recycled’ group early in debut, was able to remember the times of sadness and painful times.
On the video the different phrases including, “Let’s show them not to make them look. We clenched our jaws. We put more and more effort until the time we were able to show ourselves confidently. The sweat we spilled then was tears.”
And along with the comment from BEAST, “Now the world refers to us as the rediscovered group instead of the recycled group,” there were video clips of them making their place as the best male rookie group of the year.
The members also spilled tears looking at the video each of their parents recorded. It was the warm tears that contained the worries for their parents and the thankfulness towards the fans.
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B2ST’s concert had to be paused temporarily due to a fan stampede
It was reported that B2ST had to pause their concert about 20 minutes into their show due to a stampede of spectators in the standing section of the venue.
B2ST opened their first independent ‘Welcome to B2ST Airlines‘ concert on December 12th, and over 8000 enthusiastic fans were in attendance, but some of them may have been a bit too excited.
Before the concert even began, the 2000 fans in the standing section were not abiding to the ordering system and were creating a dangerous situation for surrounding fans. The situation became more severe once the members actually came out, as the fans began to stampede to the front, worrying the members.
After their beginning performances of ‘Special‘ and ‘Soom‘, the members asked the fans to “be careful,” and urged the fans to be more safe. However, as soon as they saw the members walking out onto the projected stage, the 1000 fans in the standing C section moved further towards the front.
As a result, B2ST had to pause the concert after performing ‘Bad Girl’ and ‘Mystery‘ due to fears of possibly creating a great accident in the standing section.
So after 20 minutes of performing their first four tracks, the members went backstage for 10 minutes to allow for the reorganization of the seating sections of the concert.
When the members returned back on stage, leader Yoon Doojoon said, “There was an accident during our performance. We’d like to apologize first and foremost.” Son Dongwoon also expressed, “Since we will be getting closer, we’ll be thankful if everyone refrains from moving closer and abides by the ordering system.” From then onwards, the crowd stayed calm and let B2ST continue on with their ‘Mystery’ performance.
Source: My Daily,Allkpop
B2ST holds press conference before their first concert
Building up anticipation with their six individual concert teasers as well as various promotional images, the day has finally arrived for B2ST’s first-ever solo concert,”Welcome to Beast Airlines“. Held on December 12th at 5PM, the boys took a moment to sit down for a press conference before rushing off to their concert preparations.
B2ST started off by stating, “We prepared stages under the concept of going on vacation with our fans. The six of us rehearsed a lot for this, and although it was a hard and stressful project, it was impossible for us to not do our best whenever we thought of our fans’ support.”
Leader Doojoon continued, “It’s been a bit over a year since we debuted. Honestly, everything that has happened since our debut feels like a dream. I was worried whether we would ever be loved when we debuted, but we are now receiving so much love from our fans. Ever since our debut, our two biggest goals were to win #1 on a music program and to hold a concert. We’re moments away from achieving those goals now.”
Lead vocalist Yoseob added, “I’m glad that we’re able to hold our own concert along with our four released albums. Out of everything, I’m especially proud of having released so many albums and achieving 100,000 in album sales. Our concert today is a meaningful one, as it is our first ever with our own name. The six of us will combine to have our fans enjoy it.”
Kikwang continued with a smile, “I’m happy about our 100,000 in album sales, our first concert, and our rookie awards.”
Junhyung and Hyunseung stated, “The fact that we passed 100,000 in album sales and earned three rookie awards is amazing, but we’re anticipating just as much for this concert. We prepared for our concert with fluttering hearts. There was a lot of pressure, but we rehearsed for over six hours every day.”
Dongwoon concluded, “We’re excited to be able to show off everything we have prepared for our fans. This is a dream we’ve had since our trainee days, so this is definitely one of the happiest days for us.”
When asked about their personal goals for the coming new year, Yoseob answered, “I’d like study composing and become a radio DJ.” Dongwoon answered, “I’d like to receive my driver’s license.” Kikwang answered, “I received the opportunity to star in another drama. I’ll show off different charms and sides to myself,” while Doojoon responded, “I’d like to try different genres.”
As previously reported, the group will be performing three duet songs personally composed and produced by them. The concert also sold out moments after tickets were put on sale, demonstrating the high level of interest.
When asked about what they believed were the secrets to their success, B2ST replied, “All six of us have different and unique charms, and they combine well together on stage. We believe our teamwork to be the key unit to our popularity. Thank you so much to our fans for always loving us. We will work even harder in order to open concerts overseas. Please anticipate us.”
Source + Photos: Star News via Nate, Sports Today via Nate, No Cut News via Naver, ALLKPOP
B2ST to reveal new song at their first concert
B2ST will be holding their first ever concert since their debut, “WELCOME TO BEAST AIRLINE,” on December 12th and will also be revealing a surprise gift for their fans.
Cube Entertainment stated, “Despite B2ST’s busy schedules, they prepared a new song especially for their fans as a surprise gift. As it is their first ever concert under their own name, they wanted to fill it with an impressive line-up including new performances.”
The song was said to have been produced by the members in utter secrecy in preparation for this special event. B2ST will also be performing all of their hit tracks, including “Beautiful,” which is currently ranking in first on various charts, “Mystery,” “Shock,” “Soom,” and others.
The group previously caught the attention of many for having sold out all the seats of their concert moments after tickets were up for sale.
Source + Photos: Sports Today via Nate
Sever goes down from BEAST’s concert sales, “Big Bang – Dong Bang Shin Ki level”
BEAST first solo concert opening on the 12th of December, ‘WELCOME TO BEAST AIRLINE’, is currently gaining explosive popularity.
Their management Cube Entertainment stated, “Along with the ticket sales opening on the 26th, due to the influx of 70,000 users coming on to the site at once, the sever eventually ended up crashing.”
The site selling the tickets commented, “This is one of the biggest numbers we have received. The situation is almost similar to the concert ticket sales from the top Korea’s groups like Dong Bang Skin Ki and Big Bang.”
Meanwhile, the concert teaser that was released prior to the ticket sales, have been a first trial in order to show the characters of the different members. After the Yoon Doojoon version that had been released first, the fans have their attention towards the different version from the other members as well.
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The first solo BEAST concert ‘WELCOME TO BEAST AIRLINE’ information
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BEAST to hold first solo concert in December
Leaving fans with no breath, boy band B2ST returned with their exciting third mini album ‘Mastermind’, and have started promotions with title track ‘SOOM(숨)/Breath’.
With their popularity overflowing, the group can now be called one of Korea’s representing idols. But how can you call them that when they didn’t even have their own concert yet?
That’s right. It has just been revealed that the boys will be holding their very own solo concert this year!
A representative from their company told OSEN, “It will be held on a very large scale. The concert will be so entertaining that you won’t keep track of time. We already have many ideas flowing through our heads. The members are waiting very much.”
The concert will be he held on December 12th at the Jamsil Stadium.
Source + Photo: Newsen
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Starring Beast 