The virtual idol group Playb successfully completed their concert in Seoul, marking the beginning of their first Asia tour.
From the 15th to the 17th, Playb held their first Asia tour '2025 Playb Asia Tour - DASH: Quantum Leap in Seoul' at the Olympic Park KSPO DOME (Gymnastics Stadium) for a total of three days, meeting with fans.
This concert is Playb's first Asia tour held two years after their debut, starting in Seoul and continuing to six other Asian cities to meet global fans. Notably, the Seoul concert made history as the first virtual idol to enter the KSPO Dome, known as the 'dream stage' for domestic artists, garnering significant attention. The fan club pre-sale saw all tickets for three shows sell out, proving the high interest even before the event.
As the opening VCR played, the concept of 'gravity' led the audience to the stage, officially kicking off the performance. Playb then appeared, dazzling the audience with a grand opening performance of the mini album track 'Watch Me Woo!'. Greeting the packed audience, Playb expressed their excitement, saying, "We have entered the KSPO Dome two years after our debut," and bowed deeply to convey their gratitude.
Displaying their vibrant charm with the mini album track 'Virtual Idol', Playb continued with a diverse range of genres including 'RIZZ', 'Island', and '12:32(A to T)'. In particular, during 'Island', member Hamin conveyed a romantic thrill with his sweet piano performance, and the choreography for 'RIZZ' was revealed for the first time, drawing cheers from the audience with its unique and distinctive moves.
Regarding the title of the concert, Playb explained, "'Quantum Leap' signifies a significant development or leap," adding, "It embodies our intention to leap into a new dimension as artists beyond just being virtual idols."
A vertical protruding stage appeared in the middle of the audience, and Playb returned to the stage to sing a ballad version of 'Sixth Summer', a song that fits well with the hot season.
Following this, heartfelt performances of 'FROM' and the affectionate message to fans in 'Dear.PLLI' continued, touching the emotions of the audience. The lighting and tent effects created realistic scenes like deep underwater or heavy rain, enhancing immersion.
After the performance of the mini album title track 'WAY 4 LUV', the acrobatic performance by the dance team captivated the audience. Amidst intense melodies and red lighting, Playb sang 'Dash', unfolding a dramatic storytelling of protecting the audience from 'Caligo'. Notably, they showcased a bold image transformation, including a hairstyle change for the first time since their debut, facial injury makeup, and styling with a skajan jacket, emphasizing their masculine charm.
Subsequently, the mini album track 'Chroma Drift', featuring impressive car effects, and a cover stage of BLACKPINK's 'Pink Venom' followed in succession. Particularly, 'Pink Venom' was newly arranged in a band version for this performance, adding a fresh appeal.
In the latter part of the concert, the 'NO DEVELOP, NO PLAYB' corner was held. Members paired up to showcase 'Unit Challenges', 'Camera Challenges', and more, displaying their individuality through various performances across genres and themes, including Bambi and Eunho's 'Pookie', Noah and Hamin's 'Eve', and Yejoon and Eunho's 'Is It Love?' (vocal challenge).
As the atmosphere peaked with 'I Just Love Ya' and 'Pump Up The Volume!', Playb concluded the main performance with their debut song 'I'll Wait' and 'Pixel World'.
Even after the lights went out, the audience requested an encore with a sing-along while waiting for the members. In response, Playb returned to the stage singing 'Why, Why, Why?' and continued the excitement, capturing memories of their first regular concert with a commemorative photo.
Playb bid farewell to the audience with the message, "We will have a great Asia tour. We will be back soon," and presented the final encore songs 'Merry PLLIstmas' and 'Our Movie'.
After exiting, 'CURTAIN CALL' played, and handwritten letters from the members were projected on the screen, filling the venue with overwhelming emotion until the very end.
Notably, during the final performance on the 17th, the surprise announcement of an encore concert in Seoul at Gocheok Sky Dome on November 21 and 22 drew enthusiastic cheers from fans.
Meanwhile, Playb's first Asia tour 'DASH: Quantum Leap' will continue in Taipei on August 23 and 24, Hong Kong on October 1, Jakarta on October 18, Bangkok on October 25, and Tokyo on November 1 and 2.
[Ji Seung-hoon, Star Today Reporter]
