Irene and Seulgi successfully wrap up their first Asia tour in Tokyo, showcasing their synergy and captivating performances for fans.
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Irene and Seulgi of Red Velvet successfully finished their first Asia tour with the Tokyo performance as the last. From June, Irene and Seulgi held the '2025 IRENE & SEULGI Concert Tour [BALANCE]' in seven regions including Seoul, Singapore, Macau, Bangkok, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, and Tokyo. As it was their first solo concert as a unit, each performance elicited explosive reactions from local fans. The finale in Tokyo was held on September 24 and 25 at the Tokyo Garden Theater. They showcased hit songs like 'Monster', 'Naughty', and 'TILT', as well as 'Feel Good', 'Diamond', 'Trampoline', 'Irresistible', 'What's Your Problem?', 'Heaven', and 'Girl Next Door', demonstrating their synergy. They also performed 'Be Natural', which marks the beginning of the unit, along with solo stages featuring Irene's 'Like A Flower' and 'Ka-Ching', and Seulgi's 'Baby, Not Baby' and 'Dead Man Runnin'', captivating the audience. They sang 'Swimming Pool', which Red Velvet released in Japan, enhancing the atmosphere. At the end of the performance, they expressed their feelings about concluding the tour, thanking the audience for filling the seats and enjoying their stage, stating that the reason they stand on stage is because of their fans. They shared that they prepared for the tour with many worries as it was their first, but felt that the love from fans made it more meaningful and helped them grow. They expressed happiness in concluding the tour with the great support from fans and hope to meet them more in the future.
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