Hallyu Adventures

Everglow comes to the United States for the first time for their  EVERGLOW: Everlasting Tour in USA. On March 11th, the year old girl group performs at The Vic Theatre in Chicago, IL. The show kicks off with their debut title track "Bon Bon Chocolat." The upbeat song pulls fans (Forevers) to their feet to dance along with the six women on stage. During the chorus multiple hands are raised up, mimicking the choreography by touching their thumbs and middle fingers together. Sihyeon, Onda, E:U, Yiren, Mia and Aisha greet everyone as Everglow before each member takes turns introducing themselves. All of them admit that they are both nervous and excited to perform in Chicago. "We've prepared something extraordinary for you tonight" Onda says hinting at what to expect. Before moving on with the concert, the group requests for those in the audience to sit down in their seats. As fans comply, Everglow explains that it is to insure everyone stays safe so they can

Korean-American soloist Eric Nam returns to the Windy City on Feb. 28 during his  Before We Begin World Tour 2020.  Instead of touring alone, he is joined by the LA based duo Frenship who met Eric during one of their concerts in the past. The Vic Theatre is packed with Eric's fans (Nam Nation) on both the main level and the balcony. Frenship kicks off the show a little later than expected but fans didn't seem to mind. James Sunderland and Brett Hite walk onto the stage, each with a guitar in their hands. They warmed up the crowd who nearly froze while waiting in line with a variety of songs including: "Remind You," "Knives," "Goodmorning, Goodbye" and "Capsize." Before ending their stage both singers thank the audience and throw guitar picks to them. After a short intermission Eric makes his appearance. The first songs of the night are "Come Through" off of his latest album Before We Begin  and the Korean version of &quo