CNBLUE Wraps Up Successful Japan Tour, Proving Global Popularity

The band CNBLUE, consisting of Jung Yong-hwa, Kang Min-hyuk, and Lee Jung-shin, has successfully concluded their Japan tour, further cementing their global popularity.

Starting in Osaka on the 8th and 9th, CNBLUE held their '2024 CNBLUE AUTUMN TOUR - LIFE ANTHEM' across three cities, including Nagoya on the 16th and 17th, and Tokyo on the 20th and 21st, delivering a total of six performances. The shows in Osaka and Nagoya sold out quickly after tickets went on sale, showcasing the band's immense popularity in the region.

During the performances, CNBLUE kicked off the tour with the title track 'Life Anthem' from their 14th Japanese single, released in October. The hopeful lyrics and sophisticated band sound had the audience cheering from the first song. The band continued to captivate the crowd with popular tracks like 'SHAKE,' 'This is,' and 'Puzzle,' which have been well-loved in Japan.

Notably, CNBLUE debuted live performances of tracks from the 'Life Anthem' album, such as 'Countdown' and 'Magic Hour.' They also performed 'A Sleepless Night' and 'RACER' from their 10th Korean mini-album 'X,' released in October, further energizing the audience. During the photo time, the band charmed fans with poses inspired by famous local foods and surprised them with an announcement of another Japan tour next year. Responding to enthusiastic encore requests, CNBLUE delivered extended encore performances, successfully wrapping up their six-show tour.

Demonstrating unwavering popularity both domestically and internationally, CNBLUE continues to showcase their irreplaceable presence through various platforms, including music shows, concerts, festivals, and university events. Having completed their Japan tour, CNBLUE is now embarking on their Asian tour, '2024 CNBLUE LIVE – VOYAGE into X IN ASIA,' with upcoming performances in Macau, Taipei, Bangkok, Malaysia, and other locations.

By Min-Kyung Lee, TenAsia Reporter 2min_ror@tenasia.co.kr