Sanook: Stray Kids concert review, the best K-POP show in Thailand of 2023
The STRAY KIDS 2ND WORLD TOUR “MANIAC” Live in Bangkok concert has set an exemplary benchmark for K-POP concerts in many ways. Stray Kids has set a very high bar for K-POP concerts in Thailand since the beginning of the year. Why are we so confident?
STRAY KIDS 2ND WORLD TOUR “MANIAC” Live in Bangkok , organized by Live Nation Tero, is the second major concert of the Stray Kids Dek Long who have been away for 3 years. Both being die-hard fans from the beginning and fans who have recently followed, including K-POP fans who want to see a Stray Kids concert with their own eyes once. They were expecting a lot of concert tours this time. Not only being a concert tour packed with new songs released in 2022 like “MANIAC” and “CASE 143”, but also including spectacular productions that fans The real one you've seen in online concerts and fancams from abroad must see it with your own eyes once in your life.
STRAY KIDS 2ND WORLD TOUR “MANIAC” Live in Bangkok held 2 rounds, 2nd and 3rd February at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani. The round that the author went to was the first day. After breaking through the traffic jam on Chaengwattana Road on Thursday After running out of breath to sit in the hall, the Stray Kids boys began their debut at 7:00 p.m. with "MANIAC" , the song on the album ODDINARY , which is the main theme of this concert tour. Powerful head-knocking dance It's unique and easy to remember. and the hook from a low voice of the young Felix still impresses always, followed by "VE NO M"A spectacular production made of giant movable spider legs appeared on stage, with two overlapping circular LED screens in the center positioned to resemble the head and body of a spider. A giant spider appears on stage, not only in 2D graphics, but in 3D. With this spider, it is one of the highlights of the concert that draws the attention of the fans. The whole hall from the start of the show
The spider legs are still in no hurry to continue with the "Red Lights" version, a complete team of 8 people who continue the spider theme with elastic cords released from the back to pull each person's neck during the dance. Like a spider's web released The light and color are red, matching the title of the song. Just opening the show makes the author's mouth gape already.
The songs at Stray Kids' concerts are filled with fast, heavy music that makes artists and fans. non stop dancing But all the members seem to have good energy, not tired as much as you can see from “ALL IN”, “District 9”, “Back Door” dancing next to each other and then taking a break to stand and sing to show their strength in “ Lonely St.” Still singing live at full volume without panting And then returned to dancing until the head flickered again with "Side Effect" (author's favorite song), "Thunderous", "DOMI NO ", "God's Menu" , which began to add live bands. It's the heaviness of the music, making the musicc more fun and powerful by 200%.
The live band continued to add energy and freshness to the songs, reaching "CHEESE", "YA YA YA" and "ROCK" before giving fans a chance to play. I took a breather with a split-unit performance. Starting with the vocal line with Bang Chan, Lee Know, Seungmin and I.N's "Waiting For Us" and unit "Muddy Water" with Changbin, Hyunjin, Felix and Han.
Suddenly (I feel like it's really just a moment), it's the end of the concert. Comes with hot songs as always, including "CASE 143", "Hellavator", "TOP" and "Victory Song" , which is the MAMA version before the boys will disappear into the back waiting for the Angkor moment
Stray Kids creates a new dimension in waiting for the encore not to be boring with fun games for STAY fans to play together to kill time. Who is the camera caught? That person must complete a mission, such as dancing and posing at the end to match the member's photo on the screen. and screaming loudly until reaching the set point (Of course, it's not actually measuring the sound, it's more about warming up the fans before the boys appear. Stray Kids returned with "FAM" , introducing the members one by one through the song, complete with Thai translations on screen, followed by cool "MIROH" , "Star Lost" . and ends with " Haven" before waving goodbye with a promise to return to the fans Thai people for sure
Stray Kids performed so energetic and fun that the writer himself could not sit on his chair. Hua He's wooden hand waved at the rhythm of it. of music all the time You don't need to know a single Stray Kids song, you can enjoy every song at this concert. What I really like is the full stage production. Both legs and spider webs hydraulic floor elevation Smoke machine, round fire above, including a live band that plays well. Fierce and indifferent to Stray Kids who danced so hard on stage and VCRs that invested a lot in production. and is told as a story Even though it's long, it's not boring. It's called almost no moment that makes you feel bored until you have to pick up your mobile phone to play.
Each member has equal power. No one danced or sung louder than the other. Impressed by Lee Know's cuteness with NewJeans' song "Ditto" singing to the fans. Listen to the moment the other team goes to change clothes. Ndu Bang Chan, who performed both dancing and singing perfectly throughout the show. But fell to death while singing a solo song during Talk, Hyun Jin's flirtatious flirtation, rapping furiously in the song "Mirror Mirror" from Changbin (Changbin's song with F.HERO and MILLI and F. HERO was also there to watch the concert that day) Cuteness like a cat. but comes with a cool low voice of Felix I.N and Seungmin's heavenly voice and Han's powerful rap that shook the hall Each member clearly shows their talent through each song. And let's respect and give a standing ovation. with live singing Throughout the entire 3-hour concert, although there was a backing track to help with the fast songs. But we could still hear the vocals live on every song performed. repeat that every song No matter how hard they dance, they still find a moment to sing it live. His spirit and physical strength were excellent.
Another thing I would like to see is the arrangement of the performance, which combines hot songs and hard dances together. This is when the hype of the fans is in control, but they alternate dancing with singing-only entertainment on stage, but the song is still rocking. Make the mood of the song continuity and the fans I didn't notice that the boys weren't dancing, but rather walking and running to sing. It helps to maintain your own energy and hot energy during the concert at the same time very well.
Although there are some moments where Stray Kids show their full power. from standing and singing live But from my personal opinion, in terms of vocals, maybe I haven't given a 100% rating yet. But if talking about the overwhelming power that we experience and receive from the boys Including the fun that remains in our hearts across the day and night. For this part, we would like to give 200 points because the concert is performance. must watch and have fun If there is a mistake or not perfect in any part It's not really important If it's fun to watch Well done, not noticeable. It is considered a successful performance.
In addition, doubt and uncertainty is the light stick in the concert that does not change color If you can change the color according to the song like other concerts will make this concert even more perfect Including the absence of a concert sign above the front door of the arena like other events and the number of spectators in the halls, both above and below, that are empty in many places due to the higher ticket prices than concerts of the same scale and similar level of artists But this concert has seats on the 3rd floor) and concerts on weekdays and choose to arrange at 7:00 p.m., which is quite early. causing many people to skip school Take a leave of absence to attend a concert. Anyone who can't do that has to be a screen team instead.
But no matter what, Stray Kids has set a new standard for K-POP concert performances with good lighting, sound, production, creative props. killing time with activities That doesn't make the wait boring. VCR that always catches the attention of the audience. Performances including singing, dancing, playing, rapping without vest the freedom to choose to sing on stage and a natural talent that doesn't force itself All resulted in us choosing Stray Kids' concert as the best concert of 2023 since the beginning of the year without worrying about who's concert will be in the remaining 10 months because Stray Kids set the bar very high.
Next time, Stray Kids should perform in a big stadium. Has sent energy to the whole stadium with lights, colors, sounds, fireworks and large props, and that day we will sit in it again. (but ask for a more reasonable ticket price and held on Saturdays and Sundays)
We make our Stray Kids STAY.
