JUSTB returned to perform in Los Angeles’ Catch One for the final stop of their North American tour, Snow Angel. The show had an early start time at 4:30pm on a Friday afternoon, and fans filed in to fill up the quaint venue to the brim. Bodies were packed into the space like sardines, but that didn’t stop attendees from singing, dancing, and jumping along with the group throughout the night.
With a simple stage production, all the focus was on the members. JUSTB put on a show that had one obvious goal: to create a space for everyone to be themselves and have fun together. They didn’t aim to put on a perfectly polished show, but one where they could express and enjoy themselves on the stage.
The concert began with “TRUE HEART,” “DOOM x3,” “SNOW ANGEL,” and “CHEST,” focusing heavily on songs from their latest album of the same name as the tour. JUSTB paused briefly to greet the audience with self introductions, and also to wipe their sweat. The show featured many high energy performances, but the energy clearly kicked up a notch for 2023 track, “MEDUSA.” This track was where the group truly came together for a big performance, showing off their sharp dance moves and smooth vocals and garnering extra attention from the crowd. From there, it only continued to climb in energy.
After “MEDUSA,” the full group exited the stage and began to reappear for their solo performances. Siwoo kicked things off with a slower, RnB vibe, performing keshi’s “Soft Spot.” The song highlighted his vocals, and Siwoo walked across the stage, serenading the fans. Next was DY. Continuing with Siwoo’s vibe, he began slower, but as his stage progressed, the music increased in tempo, allowing him to show multiple sides to his stage persona and presence. Transitioning smoothly in part because of DY’s stage, Geonu was next with a more rap-focused performance. The beats were heavy, the lights were flashing, and the crowd was jumping, and as he exited the stage to make way for Sangwoo, the crowd remained the same. Sangwoo kept the energy up, and at the end, the two came back up together for a joint performance. The duo ran across the stage, danced in sync, and built up the energy as the strong EDM beats pulsed in the back. This was the perfect segue to what may have been the most iconic part to the show—BAIN’s solo.
Each member had their moment, and each one certainly shone in their own way. However, just a year after coming out as gay during their last show in LA, BAIN certainly had to go big this year as well. While JUSTB’s music has a wide range of styles, BAIN showed off his theatrical, fierce side during his solo. He kicked things off with “ABRACADABRA” by Lady Gaga before moving into “JUDAS” and several other songs from Mother Monster. With a wide smile and sparkling eyes, he seemed so full of joy being himself on stage, dressed in a corset, a fluttering white top, heeled boots, and a dashing coat he’d remove by the third track. He incorporated stage props into his choreography, utilizing a cane and even a red feather duster to accentuate his sultry movements. During “Poker Face,” BAIN even pulled Lindsey and Joy from Buzzfeed’s Phone A Fangirl onstage to dance with him, and for his finale performance of “Telephone,” he jumped into the crowd to make his way to the bar in the back, climbed on top, and performed there until the end. Notably, his set lasted four times as long as his other members’ solo performances, but in a way, it felt like his members gave him that time to fully express himself.
When the entire group returned together on stage, each member was smiling brightly at the audience. They each had fun with their solos on stage and looked proudly on at BAIN as he beamed in pure happiness. Following the solo stages, the group took a brief break backstage as EDM song remixes blasted over the speakers. When Zedd’s “Clarity” came on, Geonu and Sangwoo ran back on stage, not to perform, but to simply jump and dance around with the crowd. For fans, it felt like a simple, yet unforgettable moment. Rather than feeling like spectators at a JUSTB show, moments like this made it feel like they were with their friends, Geonu and Sangwoo, at a rave, enjoying the music together.
The night came to a close shortly after, with members continuing to greet fans as closely as possible. They grabbed phones from fans, jumped into the crowd, and made sure to engage with as many audience members as possible. While the Snow Angel tour lacked extravagant stage production or effects, the show focused on emphasizing each member, their individual talents and interests, and their strong bond with their fans. Attendees were treated to something much more intimate, and rather than just seeing a performance, it felt as if everyone lived an experience, spending a few hours as a friend of JUSTB.
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