Atlanta INSOMNIAs Rejoice: Dreamcatcher Ends Their U.S. Tour with a Bang

November 29, 2024

Atlanta INSOMNIAs Rejoice: Dreamcatcher Ends Their U.S. Tour with a Bang

Kimchi Chris

On November 24, 2024, Dreamcatcher landed in Atlanta, GA, at the Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre for the final night of their Luck Inside 7 Doors American tour. While K-pop shows are still a special treat in the States, Dreamcatcher has been hitting the U.S. touring circuit hard, and this was the fourth time I’ve seen them in just under three years. So, what keeps me coming back for more with these talented ladies?

Well, they’re my favorite current-generation K-pop group for starters. They stand out from the pack with their fusion of K-pop and rock sounds, paired with lyrics that carry real meaning—something that sets them apart from much of the genre right now. Don’t get me wrong, mindless pop songs are fun, but when a K-pop idol is screaming for someone to fight for them, it’s hard to deny the emotional impact that should stir in any music fan. On top of that, their live shows are truly special—full of energy and charisma from the seven-member group.

For this tour, the girls delivered a high-energy, nearly two-and-a-half-hour set packed with all the hits and charm I’ve come to expect from them. The setlist included hits and fan favorites, from Scream to BOCA and OOTD to REASON. Even with this lengthy set, they still left out some of my favorites, like Chase Me and MAISON. But that’s only because their discography has grown so extensive that it’s impossible for one set to feature everything! That’s a good problem to have at the end of the day.

On top of that, the girls delivered flawless performances of all these songs with pitch-perfect vocals, mesmerizing dance moves, and enough stage presence to rival most rock bands.

Of course, since this is a K-pop group, we have to talk about biases, right? Gahyun has traditionally been my bias, with Dami close behind, but Siyeon really stole the show with her blue hair and upbeat personality. It was impossible not to be entertained by everything she did on stage. She was on fire at this show, and now I just want to see her fronting a punk band.

Dreamcatcher delivered their usual high standard of live performance, but this show was particularly emotional for the band members. Being the last night of their U.S. tour, many tears were shed on stage. Luckily, with how often they’ve been touring, it likely won’t be long before we see them again.

Even if you’re just remotely interested in Dreamcatcher or K-pop, I can’t recommend attending one of their shows enough. You’ll leave the venue ready to dedicate your entire life to being an INSOMNIA—and that’s exactly how it should be. Long live Dreamcatcher!

– Kimchi Chris, Host of Kimchi no Video