On July 14, ATEEZ kicked off the start of the North American leg of their ongoing world tour, Towards the Light : Will To Power, at the Tacoma Dome in Washington.
Prior to the concert, they teased that they would be performing two new songs at this first stop, giving fans hints about what they were through emojis.
[📢] 👀 Let’s See What We Have Prepared For
ATEEZ 2024 WORLD TOUR [TOWARDS THE LIGHT : WILL TO POWER] IN NORTH AMERICA
⠀ #ATEEZ #에이티즈#TowardsTheLight #Will_To_Power pic.twitter.com/hTpXWGGPcJ— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) July 13, 2024
Speculation over which songs the group would be adding to their setlist spread quickly across social media, with most fans assuming that the second clue was a hint for their highly-requested hit, “HALAZIA”.
There was more confusion and uncertainty over the first clue, with guesses ranging from their latest title track “Work” to popular B-sides such as “Outlaw” and “Precious”.
It turns out that “HALAZIA” and “Work” were indeed the two new songs! It was the first time that either had been performed in the United States, making the Tacoma stop of ATEEZ’s tour a historic one that fans won’t soon forget.
NO WAY WE GOT HALAZIA pic.twitter.com/Te5ZCewYOT
— Desire || Missing ATEEZ hours (@desirethest4rs) July 15, 2024
THE FIRST OFFICIAL WORK CONCERT PERFORMANCE !!!#에이티즈 #ATEEZ #ATEEZTACOMA #ATEEZINTACOMA #TOWARDSTHELIGHT pic.twitter.com/ZAkaH2LIrM
— lei !! honeyleis SAW ATEEZ IN TACOMA (@honeyleiss) July 15, 2024
On top of performing these two songs, ATEEZ’s members put on a three-hour-long show with over 25 songs from their discography, serving stunning vocals, energetic dances, and endearing interactions with fans the entire time.
Mingi was so hyped and charismatic 🔥🔥🔥#ATEEZ #ATEEZTOUR #ATEEZINTACOMA #TOWARDSTHELIGHT #WILL_TO_POWER #MINGI pic.twitter.com/BlGaC896tJ
— Megan/”Mikayla Berry” (ATINY Koreaboo Writer) (@DanceEmber) July 16, 2024
More of Bouncy from the extended stage!! pic.twitter.com/KtwbX5S5g1
— Desire || Missing ATEEZ hours (@desirethest4rs) July 15, 2024
Jongho was definitely a standout of the night for me ❤️#ATEEZ #ATEEZTOUR #ATEEZINTACOMA #TOWARDSTHELIGHT #WILL_TO_POWER #JONGHO pic.twitter.com/l0nwz9a4Pk
— Megan/”Mikayla Berry” (ATINY Koreaboo Writer) (@DanceEmber) July 16, 2024
Not to mention their soundcheck was also a blast!
I can’t believe this happened 😭😭😭#ATEEZ #ATEEZinTacoma #ATEEZTOUR #MINGI #TowardsTheLight #Will_To_Power pic.twitter.com/rIXaR7Hb9U
— Megan/”Mikayla Berry” (ATINY Koreaboo Writer) (@DanceEmber) July 15, 2024
MINGI AND SEONGHWA SOUNDCHECK#ATEEZ #ATEEZinTacoma #MINGI #SEONGHWA pic.twitter.com/uByufSCpnl
— dev (@devyht1215) July 15, 2024
WAVE HWA Soundcheck ✨@ATEEZofficial #ATEEZ #에이티즈 #エイティーズ #TOWARDS_THE_LIGHT #ATEEZinTacoma pic.twitter.com/FNvkhwYGys
— Coco 🏴☠️👑 | TOWARDS THE LIGHT | Semi-IA (@myateez8) July 16, 2024
During their breaks between songs, they were adorable with each other and flexed their English fluency on multiple occasions.
🏔: You are so sexy
🐿: This is not in the scriptLmao#ATEEZ #ATEEZTOUR #ATEEZINTACOMA #TOWARDSTHELIGHT #WILL_TO_POWER #SAN #CHOISAN #HONGJOONG pic.twitter.com/BbG43w1ghc
— Megan/”Mikayla Berry” (ATINY Koreaboo Writer) (@DanceEmber) July 16, 2024
That’s me screaming for San 😅 Intros!#ATEEZTOUR #ATEEZ #ATEEZinTacoma #TowardsTheLight #Will_To_Power pic.twitter.com/UHJ5kPGgFQ
— Megan/”Mikayla Berry” (ATINY Koreaboo Writer) (@DanceEmber) July 15, 2024
Their backup dancers, dance crew BBTRIPPIN, also gave their all with their impressive dancing abilities and entertaining interactions with the idols!
IT’S YOU pic.twitter.com/239WLW8cK2
— Desire || Missing ATEEZ hours (@desirethest4rs) July 15, 2024
MATZ
TOWARDS THE LIGHT : WILL TO POWER TACOMA#ATEEZ #에이티즈 @ATEEZofficial #ATEEZinTacoma pic.twitter.com/EyL15CkRWu
— Sector Ateez (@SectorAteez) July 15, 2024
Along with being incredible singers, rappers, and dancers, ATEEZ’s members are also known for their theatrical acting abilities, and this performance was no exception.
I wasn’t sure if Seonghwa losing his wings would still be part of the concert but I’m so glad it was, his acting breaks my heart in the best way 💔 #ATEEZ #ATEEZTOUR #ATEEZINTACOMA #TOWARDSTHELIGHT #WILL_TO_POWER #SEONGHWA pic.twitter.com/tQnsl8lB55
— Megan/”Mikayla Berry” (ATINY Koreaboo Writer) (@DanceEmber) July 16, 2024
SOMEOME GIVE YUNHO AN OSCAR!! pic.twitter.com/JmlQ1GVGkq
— Desire || Missing ATEEZ hours (@desirethest4rs) July 15, 2024
Overall, the K-Pop group’s first stop for their North American tour leg was nothing short of awe-inspiring, and we can’t wait to see what else they have to show us for the rest of their concerts!