Le Sserafim members Sakura and Kazuha have opened up concerning the overwhelming feelings they skilled after acting at Tokyo Dome, one in every of Japan’s most symbolic venues. The group held encore concert events for the “Straightforward Loopy Scorching” tour on the Dome on Nov. 18 and 19, simply three years after their debut.
Tokyo Dome is broadly regarded in Japan because the benchmark of mainstream success and a stage most artists by no means attain. For Sakura and Kazuha, who have been each born and raised in Japan, the achievement carried particular private that means.
Le Sserafim’s Sakura / Courtesy of Supply Music
Sakura, who beforehand carried out at Tokyo Dome as a member of a Japanese lady group, stated the second felt surreal.
“The final time I stood on this stage was 11 years in the past,” she stated. “Again then, I didn’t actually perceive what this venue meant. I bear in mind simply taking a look at my seniors’ backs. Now that I’m standing right here once more 11 years later, so many feelings are coming again. I really feel like I can lastly perceive how my seniors felt that day.”
Reflecting on her 14-year profession as an idol, Sakura stated she typically questioned what her life may need regarded like had she chosen a special path.
“I achieved many goals over 14 years, however I additionally gave up so much,” she stated. “Nonetheless, if this surroundings is ready after overcoming all of the hardships, I might select the idol path once more, even when I have been born once more.”
With tears in her eyes, she thanked followers for supporting her lengthy journey. “Thanks for turning somebody like me into an idol I might be pleased with. I hope Le Sserafim might be even a small supply of happiness in your lives. These tears are comfortable tears.”
Le Sserafim’s Kazuha / Courtesy of Supply Music
Kazuha recalled assembly a father who attended a latest fan signal occasion. The second stayed together with her as a result of it echoed her personal childhood.
“He advised me, ‘I’m coming to the live performance with my daughter, who’s practising ballet very exhausting. We’re each excited,’” she stated. “I first watched a live performance after I was additionally centered on ballet, and I went with my father. Perhaps that’s why it felt so particular.”
For Kazuha, acting at Tokyo Dome felt like coming full circle. “It’s wonderful that somebody in a state of affairs just like the second after I first dreamed of performing is now coming to see our live performance at a spot as huge as Tokyo Dome.”
She added that she is conscious of her personal areas for enchancment however stays dedicated to rising. “I used to be lucky to achieve such an enormous stage so shortly due to my 4 wonderful bandmates,” she stated. “I nonetheless have many issues to enhance, so I’ll hold working exhausting. I hope seeing me develop can provide the braveness to take a step ahead in your individual life.”
Le Sserafim’s Tokyo Dome exhibits served because the finale of the group’s first world tour, which started in Incheon in April and drew followers throughout Japan, Asia, and North America via September. Their fast ascent — going from debut to Tokyo Dome in simply three years — has sparked important dialogue amongst followers, with many on social media calling it the “final full-circle second” for the group’s Japanese members.
Le Sserafim proceed to achieve international traction, particularly amongst MZ listeners, for his or her performances and powerful fan tradition.
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