MUSIC
WOODZ Completes Successful 'Archive. 1' World Tour in Japan
On August 28th, WOODZ performed at the Dojima River Forum in Osaka, followed by a show at Toyosu PIT in Tokyo on the 29th, and concluded at Zepp Nagoya in Nagoya on the 31st as part of his '2026 WOODZ WORLD TOUR 'Archive. 1'.
The concert kicked off with 'Bloodline', where WOODZ showcased his guitar skills. He continued to captivate the audience with band-driven tracks like 'Downtown' and 'Dirt on my leather'. The setlist included songs from his first full album, such as the title track 'Human Extinction', along with hits like 'NA NA NA', 'Love Me Harder', and '00:30'.
In a special segment for his Japanese fans, WOODZ performed 'Pretender' by Official HIGE DANDism. He also sang snippets from his past group activities, engaging the audience with his charm. WOODZ communicated in Japanese, sharing the news of the Japanese version of the 'Journey' video.
The latter part of the concert featured ballads like 'Drowning' and 'CINEMA'. Responding to encore requests, WOODZ returned to the stage for a commemorative photo session with fans, ending the show with the final song 'Stray'.
Expressing his gratitude, WOODZ said, "I was so happy today. Through this album and tour, I wanted to show my true self." He added, "I will work harder on my music to repay the love you have given me."
Following his successful performances in Japan, WOODZ is set to continue his world tour in Singapore.
Reported by Min-Kyung Lee, TenAsia 2min_ror@tenasia.co.kr
