Yuta from NCT impresses at Japanese rock festivals, showcasing his solo debut and upcoming album, receiving enthusiastic fan reactions.
September/22/2025 12:23
NCT's Yuta swept the large Japanese rock festival. Yuta performed at the 'ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2025' held on the 20th at Chiba's Soga Sports Park and at the 'Inazuma Rock Festival 2025' held on the 21st at Karasuma Peninsula Grass Square in Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture, proving his overwhelming presence as a rock artist. During this performance, he showcased various attractive songs live, including his intense Japanese solo debut track 'Off The Mask', the upbeat and cheerful 'When I'm Not Around', and 'Save You', drawing enthusiastic reactions from fans. Yuta also previewed songs from his 1st full album 'PERSONA', set to release on October 26, including 'New World', 'Two Of Us', and 'Possiboo-hoo'. He concluded with the refreshing 'BAD EUPHORIA', elevating the outdoor festival atmosphere to its peak. After the performance, he remarked, 'It was a fun time meeting fans on various stages. Seeing many audience members enjoying my music together gave me a lot of energy to take home. Encouraged by the support I received, I want to prepare hard for my tour starting in October and create meaningful moments.' On the 22nd, Yuta posted stage photos and commemorative shots from the event on his Instagram, including group shots with IMP. and ISSUE, and a two-shot with Takamasa Nishikawa, who participated in his stage with guitar, attracting attention. He is set to kick off his Japan tour 'YUTA LIVE TOUR 2025 -PERSONA-' starting with a performance in Tokyo on October 2, and will release his 1st full album 'PERSONA' on October 26.
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