ARTMS Shines in London Debut Concert
ARTMS made a triumphant UK debut on October 23, 2024, at London's indigo at The O2, as part of their 'Moonshot' World Tour.
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Formed in May this year (2024) following the disbandment of LOONA, ARTMS comprises five former LOONA members: HeeJin, HaSeul, Kim Lip, JinSoul, and Choerry. Their debut album, 'DALL', released on May 31, 2024, has been lauded for its unique sound and high musicality.
ARTMS is a particularly special unit, as within this group there is a trio and 2 members who also put together solo performances all coming together to form a 5 member group. This led to an interesting structure of the concert, with separate sections for each of these to perform their own songs.
ARTMS opened with dynamic performances of their original tracks, including 'Birth', 'The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy', and 'Flower Rhythm'. The performances were paired with stunning visual effects on the screens behind them creating a sensory experience that really matched the vibes of the songs perfectly.
They also threw in some special treats for the fans that have been with them since LOONA and included a few LOONA songs! Throughout the tour they have had a different surprise LOONA song at each stop. For London, ARTMS decided to performed ‘Hi High’, which is the very famous debut song of LOONA. This was met with an overwhelming roar from the adoring London fans.
For the solo performances, HeeJin took the stage with a red guitar, delivering her solo track 'Algorithm' and a cover of Jungkook's 'Still With You', impressing the audience with her guitar skills. HaSeul followed in a flowing white dress, performing LOONA's 'Let Me In', Jimin's 'Who', and an operatic snippet of Handel's 'Lascia ch'io pianga', highlighting her vocal prowess.
The trio Odd Eye Circle—JinSoul, Kim Lip, and Choerry—then performed their unit songs, expressing gratitude for returning to London, where they had previously held a concert. Then a quick VCR played before welcoming all 5 members back to the stage.
Throughout the show the group mentioned how they'd filmed a music video for their song The Carol when still in LOONA in London in spots like the Seven Dials and Oxford Street. They also sang a small snippet of the song which was replied to with the loudest roar from the audience! They commented how they'd like to go back to these spots where they filmed in their time exploring London.
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During this show fans also got the chance to show them a special fan project! During the photo opportunity the room went black and the members were startled until the screen came back on and their fans' lovely pre-recorded messages played on the big screen! This was followed by a lovely sing along that really surprised the girls. This gesture moved the members, especially Choerry, to tears, hearing fans beautiful voices and realising just how much love there is for them in the UK.
ARTMS's UK debut was a testament to their dedication and talent, leaving a lasting impression on all attendees. Their ability to blend group dynamics with individual artistry made for a memorable performance, affirming their place in the K-pop scene. For fans and newcomers alike, experiencing ARTMS live is an opportunity not to be missed.
