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UP10TION is no stranger to the stage - the ten-member boy group debuted under TOP Media in 2015, and over the course of the past four years, they've dominated stages, showed off their endless charms, and released nothing but absolute bops.
As part of their 2019 Laberinto in North America Tour presented by Studio PAV, UP10TION took the White Eagle Hall stage in Jersey City on June 2nd, not as 10, but as 8 members. They entered the stage with a bang, performing their recent comeback Blue Rose. The night was filled with equal parts cute and charismatic moments as they answered fan-given Q&A post-its and jumped and danced around to see who could score the most in a pedometer game.
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Hwanhee and Xiao performed a powerful dance cover of Taemin's Goodbye, as requested by a fan. Jinhoo, the group's leader, was asked if UP10TION makes him laugh, and he sentimentally responded, "UP10TION members are so funny and kind, so every day I am enjoying my life" - contrasted by him showing off his cool handshakes with Kuhn and Hwanhee. Aside from showing off their many charms, the group also performed many fan-favorites, like Oasis and Tonight, both off of their 2016 Summer Go! album, perfect for the sunny weather to come.
The other two members of UP10TION, Wooshin, or Kim Wooseok, and Wei, or Lee Jinhyuk, are currently participating in the idol survival show Produce X 101 - and they're making waves as visual and variety kings. Wooseok's individual fancam of EXO's Love Shot performance has gained over a million views on Naver, and Jinhyuk is gaining similar attention for his youthful sense of humor and leadership skills.
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Though the members are separated, UP10TION manages to take charge of the hearts of their fans on all fronts - whether it be showing off their charms on their North American tour, or showcasing their leadership skills and stage presence as trainees on Produce X 101.
Let's continue to support UP10TION's group activities and Wooseok and Jinhyuk's performances on Produce X 101! Fighting!
EDITOR: Edward Leary
REPORTER: Caitlin Cunanan
