NCT 127, the ‘god of performance’ that captivated Bangkok as well
NCT 127 successfully completed the Bangkok Stadium concert amidst the cheers of 50,000 spectators.
'NCT 127 3RD TOUR 'NEO CITY : BANGKOK – THE UNITY' was held at Thammasat Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand for two days from January 27th to 28th, and was the first local event. As it was a stadium performance, competition for tickets was fiercer than ever before, and all seats, including those with limited visibility, were sold out, attracting a total of 50,000 spectators over the two days.
NCT 127, the ‘god of performance’ that captivated Bangkok as well
In particular, NCT 127 held its first solo concert in Thailand at the Thunderdome (6,000 seats per concert) in 2019, then entered the Impact Arena (11,600 seats per concert) in 2022 and Thammasat Stadium (25,000 seats per concert) in 2024. Not only did they expand the size of the venue for each tour, but they also achieved the feat of selling out all concerts held in Thailand.
NCT 127, who opened the performance with 'Punch', increased immersion with a parade of hit songs such as 'Ay-Yo', 'Favorite', 'Simon Says', 'Fire Truck', 'Cherry Bomb', and 'Superhuman'. The highlights of the performance, 'Hero', 'Running', and 'Fact Check', filled the large stadium with powerful live performances and performances and the audience singing along.
NCT 127, the ‘god of performance’ that captivated Bangkok as well
In addition, 'Crash Landing' and 'Time Lapse', in which colorful lasers decorated the night sky, and 'Yunseul', 'Mirage', 'White Lie', and 'Star Poetry', which stand out for their fantastic harmony and mysterious mood, are only available at outdoor performances. The emotional atmosphere that could be felt added to the specialness, and they performed a variety of 28 songs for about 3 hours, including an encore such as 'Angel Eyes' and 'Nap', which they performed with fans by moving around the audience in a moving car.
NCT 127, the ‘god of performance’ that captivated Bangkok as well
In addition, the audience not only enthusiastically cheered, but also chanted '💚Woori Chil!💚 HAPPY 127 DAY!', '⭐Today's performance⭐ LET'S GET IT!', 'Woori Chil will always be our pride', '❤Thailand Chillzni❤ The heartfelt event was impressive, with large banners with phrases such as 'ALWAYS GOT YOUR BACK' and light boxes that created letters such as '127 DAY' and 'We will always be here'. Hundreds of people were unable to get tickets outside the concert hall. A truly unique scene unfolded where fans gathered to listen to music and enjoy the performance together.
Meanwhile, NCT 127, who successfully completed their Bangkok performance, will continue their third world tour at Macau Galaxy Arena on February 3-4.
Kim Se-ah, Ten Asia reporter haesmik@tenasia.co.kr
