Written and Photographed by Amanda M.
The sweltering sticky heat in New York City served as the perfect backdrop for the tropical concert theme, featuring AB6IX’s Woong, Donghyun, Woojin, and Daehwi with their beige safari outfits as they playfully searched for their fans, affectionately known as ABNEW.
The concept behind Find YOU emphasizes the South Korean group’s connection to their fanbase and their endless dedication to those they perform for. K Fuse sat down with the quartet prior to their New York City performance, where they shared a behind the scenes look at preparations for this year’s tour.
“We plan everything with excitement, and we are looking forward to meeting all of our fans. It’s been a year or so, so we are looking forward to meeting our fans in North America,” Donghyun said, smiling.
Last time AB6IX visited the United States, they took in all of the delicious delights American cities had to offer, and for Daehwi this left him craving for another bite of Los Angeles’ eateries. “In LA there is a place called Ahgassi Gopchang where they sell pig intestines, I want to try that [again]. I went last year, and it was so good. So, I want to try it this year as well,” Daehwi said, excitedly.
Woong, however, says being in New York City affords him the opportunity to visit 2024 TripAdvisor’s number 1 attraction: The Empire State Building. From King Kong climbing to the iconic skyscrapers’ spire to an inflatable Vhagar from HBO’s House of the Dragon being wrapped around it during the series’ promotion, Woong was hopeful to reach the 86th floor observatory where he could get a glimpse of the famous New York City skyline.
“Last year my friends were able to visit the Empire State building; however, I wasn’t able to go. But hopefully this year I will be able to look at the Empire State building and look at the scenery on top of the building,” Woong said. “I am looking forward to visiting the Empire State Building.”
After sitting down with KFUSE, the boyband got ready to meet their fans, sign autographs and play a few songs for their soundcheck. AB6IX appeared to enjoy these interactions immensely, laughing with ABNEW as they gushed about music, life, and their favorite foods.
This playful demeanor followed through on stage but, when the lights dimmed, they brought a whole new intensity, showcasing their skills as singers, dancers, and rappers. Each member exemplified a level of talent and professionalism that has earned them the love and admiration of their fanbase. ABNEW waved their light sticks enthusiastically, ecstatic to watch AB6IX perform songs from their five-track EP THE FUTURE IS OURS : FOUND, which was released earlier this year. In addition, hits such as “SAVIOR,” “Complicated,” and “CHANCE” were also performed.
During intermission segments, AB6IX hosted comedic games such as charades and even held a contest in which Woong and Donghyun had about 12 Post-It notes stuck on them and shared the goal shaking them off their bodies. The concert, coordinated by TheKStage, also included an opportunity for fans to enter a raffle for a chance to win Apple Air Pods and Air Pods Pro. Daehwi was so invested in this raffle that he frolicked around the stage, hyping the crowd as he read aloud each winning number. For AB6IX, seeing their fans having fun brought them an indescribable amount of joy.
Their dedication to ABNEW was on full display at the culmination of the show when a projector played video clips from fans around the world describing how much they love AB6IX. Bronx native Alexa Eullgio, 21, told KFUSE that AB6IX has been a light at the end of the tunnel for them during dark times.
“The reason I like AB6IX is their diverse sound in music and I’ve also been a fan of them since before they became AB6IX,” Eullgio said, adding that Daehwi’s personal journey resonated with her the most.
“I followed his story and it just really resonated with me. I’ve always been a music kid as well, so seeing how music can really touch people’s lives—they touched my life—and I don’t regret it for the world. This is my third concert with them. Every single time, I’m coming back,” Eullgio added.
It was a special night for Tiffany Romero, 25, who traveled from Newark, New Jersey to see her favorite band perform for the third time. In addition to seeing her favorite singer, Daehwi, in person, she also was the lucky attendee to win a pair of Air Pod Pros.
“They bring me so much joy, and I like the excitement and how happy they are when they’re performing. It’s like they are always having fun with us, and they are just very themselves on stage. I am glad that they get to share a part of their life with us. It was exciting, it was all that I expected it to be. The best concert ever. From all of the concerts that I have seen with AB6IX, this was definitely number one for me,” Romero said.
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