Words & Photos: Ryan Coleman
Rising stars EVNNE made their UK debut in London at EartH with their "SET N GO" World Tour, arguably one of the most appropriate names for their show.
From the moment the lights dimmed, there was a sense that the group were ready to prove themselves to a market they had never stepped into before. The second the seven members – KEITA, PARK HANBIN, LEE JEONGHYEON, YOO SEUNGEON, JI YUNSEO, MUN JUNGHYUN, and PARK JIHOO – took to the stage, they were relentless. What followed was a run of non-stop, high-energy performances delivered with incredibly stable vocals. Those qualities are expected within K-Pop, but even with that context, it remains remarkable when a group actually pulls it off live, in real time, with no dips in stamina.
Their choreography relies on a high level of interaction between the various members, even more so than many of their peers; this dynamic gives their show a distinctive texture, making it immediately clear what sets them apart.
Their speeches in between songs were heartfelt, functioning both as genuine moments of connection and as a much-needed breather before they unleashed another sequence of bangers onto the crowd. The members made sure to acknowledge the fans’ strong requests for “Birthday” – taken from this year’s HOT MESS mini album – noting how heavily it had been demanded for the setlist and asking whether it was worth the wait. The reaction, loud and immediate, confirmed that it was. That moment led smoothly into them serenading a fan with “Happy Birthday,” a small but effective display of how naturally the group keep their audience engaged and how comfortable they are handling spontaneous interactions.
Their fans, known as ENNVE, were rivaling their idols with the same energy via songs like "CROWN," "KO (Keep On)" and "Role Model." The atmosphere was electric, with fan chants almost louder than the seven piece group’s vocals, paired with the crowd jumping along to their electro-heavy catalogue. That joy and passion would continue and somehow increase when it came to the repeat of "CROWN" for their encore stages.
Following a standout performance of this year’s title track “How Can I Do,” YOO SEUNGEON thanked everyone for helping the song achieve a music show win, explaining that it “was a song to capture all their fans’ hearts.” Judging by the volume that followed, it had clearly succeeded. MUN JUNGHYUN compared the crowd’s fever-pitch noise to sirens and even dinosaurs during their fifth ment, which drew more cheers. SEUNGEON also mentioned that they hadn’t expected such a strong UK fanbase and that, while the group came to London with high expectations, the crowd’s reaction had totally blown them away.
Typically, towards the end of a K-Pop set, audiences anticipate a ballad section – a chance for groups to step back from the intense choreography and focus purely on vocals. EVNNE didn’t take that route. The breakbeat-esque production of “Youth” kept the night’s momentum intact, proving they could hold the room even without heavy choreo. Their vocal ability had already been demonstrated repeatedly, but this segment served as bonus evidence that they don’t need additional flair to keep an audience locked in, especially as the main setlist closed with “Even More.”
In a showcase full of strong moments, “Badder Love” emerged as a particular highlight. If anyone arrived unsure about the former Boys Planet collective, this tour offers more than enough proof that EVNNE are a group worth investing in.