Group ATEEZ begins its 2024 North American tour.
ATEEZ announces the start of the North American performance of its 2024 world tour ‘TOWARDS THE LIGHT: WILL TO POWER’ at the ‘Tacoma Dome’ in Tacoma, USA on the 14th (local time).
This North American tour, which is an extension of the 2024 world tour 'Two Wars the Right: Will to Power', which started in Seoul in January, starts in Tacoma on the 14th, Auckland on the 17th, Los Angeles on the 20th and 21st, Phoenix on the 25th, and the 28th. They will perform 13 times in 10 cities, including Arlington on the 30th and 31st, Duluth on the 30th and 31st, New York on August 3rd, Washington D.C. on the 6th, Toronto on the 8th, and Rosemont on the 10th and 11th.
Previously, ATEEZ received an explosive response less than a day after starting pre-sale tickets for North American concerts, adding Duluth and Rosemont concerts, and even announced the addition of Los Angeles concerts, repaying the enthusiastic support of global fans for their world tour. did.
ATEEZ boasts the status of a ‘stadium artist’ through this North American tour. While 'BMO Stadium', where the two concerts will be held in Los Angeles, is attracting attention, 'Citi Field', where their New York concert will be held, will be attended by Paul McCartney, Beyonce, and Lady. It is famous as a place where world-renowned musicians such as Lady GaGa have performed. In addition, ‘Globe Life Field’, the performance venue in Arlington, is a large stadium boasting a capacity of over 40,000 people, and ATEEZ will be the first K-pop boy group to enter, adding to its significance.
Recently, ATEEZ's 10th mini album 'GOLDEN HOUR: Part.1' ranked on the US Billboard's main album chart, 'Billboard 200' (as of July 13), for 5 consecutive weeks and recorded an increase compared to the previous week. It attracted attention by climbing 18 stairs and running backwards.
In addition, regarding the album, which was selected as 'The 20 Best K-Pop Albums of 2024 (So Far)' published by the U.S. Billboard, Billboard said, "'WORK'" "is one of the most eye-catching singles," he said. He also praised the rest of the songs, saying, "It takes you on a musical journey around the world through a variety of emotions."
Last April, ATEEZ became the first K-pop boy group to perform on stage at the 'Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival', and in June, they became the first K-pop artist to perform at the 'MAWAZINE' festival. They appeared as headliners and showed their true value as 'performance craftsmen' with a rich set list and sensuous stage direction.
After kicking off their North American tour in Tacoma, ATEEZ will continue their performance at Oakland Arena on the 17th.