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Korea Herald
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Le Sserafim begins first world tour with powerful statement of growth
From controversy to confidence, group opens a new chapter with 'Easy Crazy Hot' After a difficult year marred by criticism of its live singing, girl group Le Sserafim kicked off its first world tour with an all-out, two-day show. On Saturday and Sunday, Le Sserafim held its first world tour, 'Easy Crazy Hot,' at Inspire Arena in Yeongjongdo, Incheon, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the group. Opening the show with 'Ash,' Le Sserafim quickly amped up the energy with performances of its latest main track 'Hot' and the B-side 'Come Over.' The tour title, 'Easy Crazy Hot,' is a combination of the names of the mini albums the group released sequentially from February 2024 to March 2025: 'Easy,' 'Crazy' and 'Hot.' The group reflected on its journey by weaving together songs from all three albums. When they delivered a rock version of 'Easy' and a 'Crazy' stage with an added dance break, fans responded with even louder cheers. Throughout the show, all five members showcased noticeably improved and stable vocals, a clear step up from their controversial Coachella performance last year. Whenever they hit clean high notes while executing intense dance moves, the crowd erupted in even louder cheers. The members also delivered visually striking performances. All five climbed jungle gym-shaped stage structures, performing powerfully amid fire, laser and smoke effects that matched the mood of each song. Toward the end of the concert, Le Sserafim performed band versions of its best-known tracks 'Fearless,' 'Unforgiven' and 'Antifragile,' drawing awe and applause from fans. During the encore, the members expressed their gratitude to fans and indirectly addressed the criticism surrounding the group's performance skills over the past year. Huh Yun-jin shared, 'Around this time last year, I was in my hotel room crying on the phone with someone from the company, saying, 'What are we going to do? Is there even a future for us? I don't know what's real and what's fake anymore.'' She opened up about the emotional toll of that period. That time coincides with Le Sserafim's performance at the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, which drew harsh criticisms for a perceived lack of live vocal skills. However, Huh said she used those experiences as fuel for personal growth. 'Do you know how pearls are made? An irritant enters a shell, and after enduring immense pain, it produces a pearl. I believed that if this pain was that intense, then a pearl would come out of it. I made a vow — to never lose my love through hard times and hate — and to protect our fans no matter what,' she said, drawing applause. Youngest member Hong Eun-chae added, 'The road we walk together won't always be lined with flowers. Just like in our lyrics, there will be thorny paths too — and that's what makes the flower-filled ones even more beautiful.' Le Sserafim is now set to embark on its first world tour since its 2022 debut, beginning with the Incheon concerts. The group will visit four cities in Japan, including Nagoya and Osaka, as well as Taipei, Hong Kong and Manila, with performances in North America scheduled for September.
Forbes
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Le Sserafim Beats Its Own Record With A New Single
Le Sserafim scores a new peak in the U.K. with 'Hot" as it debuts at No. 14 on two charts, while ... More 'Smart' continues to find space on the physical singles list. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: Huh Yun-jin, Kim Chae-Won, Kazuha, Sakura Miyawaki and Hong Eun-Chae of the group Le Sserafim attend the MTV EMAs 2024 held at Co-op Live on November 10, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo byfor Paramount) Le Sserafim is quickly leaving its mark on the charts in the United Kingdom with hit after hit after hit in rapid succession. The five-member K-pop act, which has built a passionate following around the world, is back with a new single, and it's already become another quick success. This time, the girl group's latest isn't just a charting win, it brings the musicians to a never-before-enjoyed peak. 'Hot,' the latest single from Le Sserafim, kicks off its time on a pair of tallies in the U.K. this frame. The upbeat track launches at No. 14 on both the Official Singles Sales and the Official Singles Downloads charts at the same time. Now that 'Hot' has launched, Le Sserafim has collected a total of four appearances on the Official Singles Downloads chart. Over on the Official Singles Sales ranking, the group has performed even better, snagging five wins throughout its career. While 'Hot' is the group's newest win, it also stands as its highest-rising release yet on the Official Singles Sales chart. That record used to be held by the group's previous success, 'Smart,' which peaked at No. 15 back in September 2024. 'Hot' narrowly edges it out by one position, grabbing the title of Le Sserafim's top seller in the U.K. On the downloads-focused tally, 'Hot' ties Le Sserafim's personal best. 'Smart' also spent one frame at No. 14 on the Official Singles Downloads chart during its heyday last fall. While 'Hot' dominates the downloads and sales charts this week, Le Sserafim's earlier hit 'Smart' hasn't disappeared completely. That months-old track still finds a home on the Official Physical Singles ranking, where it slips slightly from No. 20 to No. 28. This frame marks its sixth stay on the physical-only roster. 'Hot' serves as the title track from Le Sserafim's new EP of the same name. The short project features just five songs, with the title cut front and center. So far, the set hasn't charted in the U.K., as the focus seems to be on the single.
