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On October 6, 2024, K-pop group 2NE1 wrapped up the Seoul leg of their highly anticipated 2024-25 'WELCOME BACK' world tour. The three-night concert series was held at the Olympic Hall in Seoul's Olympic Park.
This concert series solidified their legendary status, with the group, comprised of CL, Dara, Park Bom, and Minzy, delivering powerful live performances and fan interactions. Fans were thrilled to witness the quartet perform some of their biggest hits, including Fire, Clap Your Hands, Go Away, Ugly, and I Don't Care.
Social media was flooded with praise, as fans and netizens alike hailed the group for their energy, professionalism, and unwavering vocal talents. Many celebrated their stage presence and the effort they put into every performance. A user on X, @_you_like_TOP wrote:
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"2NE1 SHOWING HOW CONCERT SHOULD BE DONE: LEARN FROM THE OG QUEENS"
Several other fans echoed similar sentiments on the social media platform.
"THIS IS HOW YOU SAVE THE KPOP INDUSTRY FROM LIP-SYNCING," a fan commented.
"Why they're not anxiety? Not lazy ?? Stable vocals?? No backtrack?? Why so 100% energy?? Why so energetic ?? OH THIS's 2n1 QUEEN OF KPOP," another user mentioned.
"2ne1 is the only gg i respect and even until now, no gg can match them in live performances," another fan remarked.
The overwhelming fan response included praise for the group's live vocals, stunning stage design, and exceptional fan service. Blackjacks, 2NE1's dedicated fanbase, expressed their joy at finally seeing the group back in action after years of waiting.
"crowd singing every single line of the song. blackjacks waited for this moment," a fan mentioned.
"That must have been an incredible experience for the fans! The energy of a crowd singing along to every line really shows the love and anticipation for 2NE1’s comeback," an X user wrote.
"Aww Blackjacks singing their hearts out," another fan commented.
More about 2NE1's 'WELCOME BACK' world tour series
As 2NE1's tour continues into 2025, with the final performance scheduled for February 8 in Taipei, Taiwan, the group's return to the stage has left a lasting impact on fans and newcomers alike. The quartet will travel worldwide, including to China, Japan, and more.
The highly anticipated 'WELCOME BACK' Asia tour, consisting of fifteen performances in nine major cities in Asia, has generated anticipation among fans.
The upcoming list of dates and venues for the 'WELCOME BACK’ world tour 2024-2025 is given below:
- November 16, 2024 – Manila, Philippines (Venue: TBA)
- November 23, 2024 – Jakarta, Indonesia (Venue: TBA)
- November 29, 2024 – Kobe, Japan at Kobe World Hall
- November 30, 2024 – Kobe, Japan at Kobe World Hall
- December 1, 2024 – Kobe, Japan at Kobe World Hall
- December 8, 2024 – Hong Kong, China (Venue: TBA)
- December 13, 2024 – Tokyo, Japan at Tokyo Ariake Arena
- December 14, 2024 – Tokyo, Japan at Tokyo Ariake Arena
- December 15, 2024 – Tokyo, Japan at Tokyo Ariake Arena
- December 21, 2024 – Singapore (Venue: TBA)
- January 25, 2025 – Bangkok, Thailand (Venue: TBA)
- February 8, 2025 – Taipei, Taiwan (Venue: TBA)
2NE1 reunited after their disbandment in 2016 and departure from YG Entertainment. Their surprise reunion at Coachella in 2022 had already reignited fan excitement, marking their first live show in years.
