Utopia Awaits
By. Alicia Zamora
P1Harmony is a South Korean group under FNC Entertainment with six members; leader Keeho, Theo, Jiung, Intak, Soul, and Jongseob. They debuted on October 28, 2020, with their first mini-album, “Disharmony: Stand Out." Before debuting, they released a short film titled “PH1: The Beginning of a New World” to let everyone know they were coming and weren't here to play.
Starting their first-ever tour with [P1ustage H: PEACE], then going on their second tour with P1ONEER, and now embarking on their journey on their third tour with UTOP1A. For a group that debuted only four years ago, their journey has been filled with many hardships and accomplishments.
Being able to attend the Oakland and Los Angeles stops. P1harmony is a group that is truly meant to shine and perform on stage. From the beginning of the show until the end of the show, their stage presence and energy were insane. With these last two stops member Jiung came back after recovering from his injury and he was the missing piece for a while. As Keeho mentioned during the Oakland mnet, P1harmony is six and they can’t be P1harmony without Jiung.
Diving into the Oakland show. Everything that can be said is amazing. Both the Oakland and Los Angeles performances were crowded with the group's captivating presence and music, as fans sang along to all of their hits, including Street Star, Emergency, Everybody Clap, Heartbeat Drum, I Am You, and so much more. Nonetheless, VIP attendees had the chance to snap a group photo after the concert was done, and those with goodbye sessions had the chance to interact with the artist, get their stuff signed, and take selfies with each member. There were smiles all around, genuine appreciation, and admiration between P1harmony and P1eces.
You can see how much they enjoy performing and how genuine they are towards their fans. They showed so much gratitude and appreciation for everyone in the crowd. Although they couldn’t greet everyone in the crowd, they made sure that everyone was shown appreciation, whether they were in the floor section or on the second and third floors. Everyone was thanked for attending.
As mentioned in the Oakland show, P1harmony has a deep connection with the Bay Area, and it’s noticeable. Those who were in the crowd were visibly in awe. You could see the crowd, full of smiles, and how proud they were. As someone who has supported them since their debut, this moment was so surreal. Seeing them go from their first-ever tour to now selling out the Oakland Arena and the Kia Forum, everyone is incredibly proud, and P1Harmony will continue to thrive.
For the Los Angeles show, which was the final stop of the North America part of the tour, they performed at the Kia Forum, and it was a sold-out show. From performing in theaters to now performing in arenas, P1harmomy has gotten so big and has made such a huge impact on others. Seeing them at the Kia Forum felt so surreal. This was definitely an “I made it” moment for the group.
For all of the fans who waited for this moment, these concerts were unforgettable. I was lucky enough to go to both the Oakland and Los Angeles stops. This was such a great experience, and I cannot wait to see where this journey takes them and what more they have coming.