24.07.2023 : KPOP LUX MADRID
KPOP LUX PROMOTIONNAL STATEMENT
ENHYPEN, ATEEZ and IVE are the first three bands confirmed for this festival which will be held on July 22, 2023 at the Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano in Madrid and which will have a capacity of 45,000 people. There will be more than three hours of live music and shows with these international superstars who have revolutionized the music market in recent years. The festival will have a minimum of 6 bands and more than 40 artists on stage. It will be a unique night because in addition to having a fantastic line up, the bands will delight us with mixed performances among them. ENHYPEN entered the world Top10 lists in 2022 and this year they have done it again. Made up of 7 members, they have won more than 30 awards since the date of their debut in 2020. With more than 12 million followers on Instagram, the fans of the self-named Eugenes band will run to Madrid to see their favorite band. ATEEZ are well known by Spanish fans, they visited Madrid at the beginning of this year and also in 2020. Their Spanish fans are very numerous, making it an unmissable performance. The components of IVE, debuted in 2021 and arrived like a storm loaded with rhythms and choreographies. They won the award for best song of the year with their hit Love Dive in 2022. This will be their first performance in Spain. As you may already know, K-Pop is a musical genre of Korean origin that includes styles such as Pop, Rap, Hip-Hop, Rock and electronic music. It started in the 90s and is currently in its fourth generation of groups, with a fifth on the way for 2024/2025. K-pop groups have a unique fashion and dance style. K-Pop stars are gaining popularity all over the world, appearing on magazine covers and collaborating with superstars from other music genres. K-Pop has more than 200 million followers worldwide and its European fan base is growing rapidly with festivals, concerts and tours.
Let's the show begin !
First "giga concert" in Spain, and it's in Madrid that SBS and the KPOP LUX organization have set up their event on Saturday, July 23rd, at the Civitas Metropolitano Stadium, usually known for hosting matches of its team, Atletico de Madrid. A massive stadium, 7 top K-Pop groups, a "hot" atmosphere, everything was brought together for a memorable evening! So, what happened? Check out our photo report!
INTRO
A pre-show dedicated to a local cover-dance group (getshine) got the crowd pumped up while everyone found their spot in the stands or the pit. With the heat soaring, everyone tried to stay hydrated or sought shelter from the scorching sun. Then, at 8:00 PM, the first part began! It turned out to be a sequence of 7 music videos, each showcasing the latest from the respective groups, repeated several times, with a standard announcement message like "only 30 minutes left until the super show...". At 9:00 PM, it's showtime! The concert starts punctually, still in broad daylight, and each of the groups takes the stage one by one, creating a spectacular scene! With six groups on stage (excluding the xikers preparing backstage), they greet the audience for this historic Hispanic concert! The stadium hums with excitement; it's time to kick off the show! The groups finish their greetings to the public... and now it's the xikers' turn!
xikers
The first to perform are the rookie xikers from Label KQ Entertainment, the parent company of ATEEZ, who are also present tonight. The group handles the pressure remarkably well! The "young ones" of the evening are smiling, enthusiastic, and flawless in their performance.
Their setlist for tonight includes:
ROCKSTAR
TRICKY HOUSE
XIKEY
Followed by a cover of BLACKPINK's hit "KILL THIS LOVE," which brought a whole new dimension to the song with their powerful rendition!
STAYC
STAYC girls, it's going down! The first European stage for STAYC! The young group from High Up Entertainment had beaming smiles on stage! And what a delight to hear the entire stadium singing "Poppy" in unison, it was a truly special moment!
Their setlist for tonight includes:
Teddy Bear
RUN2U
ASAP
POPPY
Followed by a classy cover of EXO's "LOVE SHOT"! They owned the stage in their stylish costumes!
CRAVITY
CRAVITY from STARSHIP, whose world tour started last May, made a quick stop in Europe tonight to sing four songs for us! The group, dressed in "jean" outfits, also performed SEVENTEEN's "SUPER" with intense acrobatic moments!
Their setlist for tonight includes:
Groovy
Baddie
Get Lifted
FLY
Cover: SUPER - SEVENTEEN
ENHYPEN
The second appearance of ENHYPEN in Europe this year, following the KBS MUSIC BANK event in April in Paris, and we can confidently say that ENHYPEN are excellent "guests"! They were smiling, charming, and expressive, giving their all in their performance!
Their setlist for tonight includes:
Future Perfect (Pass the MIC)
Tamed-Dashed
Sacrifice (Eat Me Up)
Bite Me
Karma
IVE
IVE, like ENHYPEN, made a comeback in Europe, and they were also present at the MUSIC BANK in Paris! Efficient, professional, and focused, the 6 girls from STARSHIP, with numerous victories this year, delivered no less than 5 catchy songs that got stuck in our heads!
Their setlist for tonight includes:
Kitsch
After LIKE
ELEVEN
LOVE DIVE
I AM
ATEEZ
ATEEZ were welcomed like kings tonight, and they truly honored the audience! They performed 5 tracks, with a memorable entrance for "HALAZIA," where they arrived hidden under a black cape!
Their setlist for tonight includes:
HALAZIA
BOUNCY (K‐HOT CHILLI PEPPERS)
Wave
THANXX
Guerrilla
SHINee
What an emotional experience to see SHINee on stage tonight! The joy on Mino, Key, and Taemin's faces was infectious, and they delivered a stunning performance of "VIEW"!!! The lyrics "SHINee are 5" touched our hearts profoundly!
Their setlist for tonight includes:
Don't Call Me
View
Juice
HARD
CONCLUSION
It sounds like SBS and the KPOP LUX organization treated us to a typical but effective "SUPER CONCERT." Given the experiences from previous events like MUSIC BANK and KFLEX, the format of this concert was not surprising: each group performed 3 to 5 songs depending on their status. The performance segment was sometimes interspersed with fun interactions and games with the audience. MCs presented various segments, and there were covers of songs by other groups. The concert concluded with an ending stage, and all the groups came together to bid farewell to the audience amid a shower of confetti.
The classic format took place in a massive stadium in the heart of Madrid, in the middle of summer. It was an audacious endeavor that proved to be partially or even entirely successful. The undeniable popularity of K-Pop was showcased once again. The organizers managed to strike a balance, ensuring a good 25-30 minutes of performance time for each group while prioritizing quality over quantity.
The question remains: will we see another SUPER CONCERT in Europe soon? Let's hope for more fantastic events like this in the future!
SETLIST
xikers
xikers - ROCKSTAR
xikers - TRICKY HOUSE
xikers - XIKEY
STAYC
STAYC - Teddy Bear
STAYC - RUN2U
STAYC - ASAP
STAYC - POPPY
CRAVITY
CRAVITY - Groovy
CRAVITY - Baddie
CRAVITY - Get Lifted
CRAVITY - FLY
ENHYPEN
ENHYPEN - Future Perfect (Pass the MIC)
ENHYPEN - Tamed-Dashed
ENHYPEN - Sacrifice (Eat Me Up)
ENHYPEN - Bite Me
ENHYPEN - Karma
IVE
IVE - Kitsch
IVE - After LIKE
IVE - ELEVEN
IVE - LOVE DIVE
IVE - I AM
COVER SEGMENT
xikers - Kill This Love (BLACKPINK cover)
STAYC - LOVE SHOT (EXO cover)
CRAVITY - Super (SEVENTEEN cover)
ATEEZ
ATEEZ - HALAZIA
ATEEZ - BOUNCY (K‐HOT CHILLI PEPPERS)
ATEEZ - Wave
ATEEZ - THANXX
ATEEZ - Guerrilla
SHINee
SHINee - Don't Call Me
SHINee - View
SHINee - Juice
SHINee - HARD
ENDING STAGE
Merci à l'organisation du KPOP LUX de Madrid pour l'accréditation et leur confiance.
Poster Credit : KPOP LUX organisation
Video Crédit : KPOP LUX organisation
Concert Photos : K-Pop Concert Media Team