Le Sserafim performed to a raucous crowd Saturday night, Sept. 20, at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas. In any other context, a three-year old group might still feel like a relatively new group. But in the sphere of K-Pop, where groups often debut fully formed, Le Sserafim took the stage with the confidence and polish of seasoned veterans. Long past the chatter and doubts stirred after their Coachella performance—criticisms that felt more like overblown netizen noise than fair assessment—this concert was a tour de force that showed just how strong they have become.
The show opened with “Ash,” not only one of the standouts of this year but a defining track of 4th gen K-Pop and beyond. From there, the setlist flowed seamlessly into high energy performances of “Hot” and “Come Over.” Interludes throughout the night allowed for outfit changes and playful fan engagement, giving the audience breathing room without ever breaking the energy. Each track was greeted with louder cheers than the last, and it was not just the hits—b-sides were showered with as much love as title tracks. By the time “Smart,” “Fire in the belly,” and “Eve, Psyche & the Bluebeard’s wife” hit, the arena felt like it was reaching peak energy.
One of the highlights came when fans danced along with the group, including a particularly delightful fan dance that segued perfectly into “Fearless.” Starting with “Fearless”, the group then powered into a final run of trakcs including “Unforgiven” and “Antifragile,” which together is already a trio of hits that alone cements their status. For this reviewer, it was also a reminder of why Le Sserafim feels like the rightful successor to f(x), another groundbreaking group whose bold music and style paved the way for what Le Sserafim is doing today.
The encore kept the energy alive with tracks including “FEARNOT (Between You, Me, and the Lamppost),” “Different (English Ver.),” and “Perfect Night.” Since this was the last stop on their U.S. leg and the penultimate show of their North American tour, the group took time between songs to reflect on what the journey meant to them. Sakura and Yunjin recalled earlier visits to Las Vegas in their youth, making their return now as performers especially meaningful, while the other members shared heartfelt thanks for the memories made with American FEARNOTs.
As the night closed, the members bid farewell, promising to return with their next comeback. The energy remained electric even as fans spilled out onto the Vegas Strip, still buzzing, still singing, and still cherishing a night that was both Le Sserafim’s first show in Las Vegas and, hopefully, the first of many.
