Hallyu Adventures

Chicago's long awaited return of the popular K-Pop group, Seventeen came true in January. The thirteen member boy band previously performed at the Rosemont Theatre back in 2017 before upgrading to the United Center for their growing fan base. Known as the self-producing idol group, Seventeen takes part in writing, composing and choreographing majority of their work. The genuine feelings that they put into their music continuously draws in people from around the world. Gold and silver ticket holders were granted access to part of the soundcheck. While waiting just outside of the area fans (Carats) could hear other songs being rehearsed. During the first practice of the song "Clap" all the VIPs sang, clapped and did the fan chant as loud as possible. Everyone wondered if Seventeen could hear them and joked about being too over the top. The official soundcheck only lasted for three songs but it was packed with enjoyment. Not long after picking spots for the concert the ...

Five member Korean group A.C.E travels ten cities in the United Sates for their Under Cover: Area U.S. Tour. Chicago kicks off the tour on the first of December at Park West. The groups fans (Choice) wait in line for hours, even when the rain soaks their clothes, for the doors to open. Choices began chanting for the staff to let them inside after the delay of almost thirty minutes past the initial entry time. Because of the late door opening, the concert also got pushed back almost as long. Jun, Wow, Chan, Donghun and Byeongkwan step onto the stage wearing vibrant red uniforms. After a short intro dance the group goes straight into their songs "Under Cover" and "Do it Like Me." With the upbeat notes, the concert starts strong. "Long time, no see" Jun comments following their opening songs. They introduce themselves as a group before speaking one by one. Byeongkwan yells "Let's get this bread!" during his personal introduction which ca...