I-DLE packed their debut Japan arena run ― the 2025 I-DLE First Japan Tour [逢い-dle] ― with emotion. With a tightly produced show and impressively fluent Japanese, the group left Neverland (fandom name) in Japan happily stunned.
On Oct. 18-19 at GLION ARENA KOBE, the quintet closed out the trek and had the crowd in full voice. Backed by a roaring live band, razor-sharp choreography and a loaded setlist, the energy never dipped. One standout moment: MIYEON’s surprise pop-up at center stage that sent the arena into a frenzy.
The 2025 I-DLE First Japan Tour [逢い-dle] ― themed as “a quest to meet Neverland” ― kicked off Oct. 4-5 at Saitama Super Arena and wrapped with a flourish in Kobe. The Oct. 19 show streamed live, bringing global fans into the finale.
They opened with "どうしよっかな (Where Do We Go)," the title track of their new Japanese EP, "i-dle." The project debuted at No. 1 on the Oricon Daily Chart and returned to the top on Oct. 18 during tour week, underscoring the group’s momentum in Japan.
The night pulled from i-dle cuts like "愛せなかった世界へ永遠にじゃあね (Farewell to the World)" and "Invincible," plus Japanese-language versions of fan favorites including "Queencard" and "Fate." They kept the hits coming with "Klaxon," "Wife," "Girlfriend," "Allergy," "MY BAG," "TOMBOY" and "Good Thing."
Legacy smashes "LATATA," "HANN (Alone)," "Senorita," "Uh-Oh" and "DUMDi DUMDi" also got Japanese versions, giving the home crowd a special treat. YUQI even slipped in a taste of her solo track "M.O.," released last month, while MIYEON teased her solo album due next month.
As the encore wound down, the members thanked the crowd: “Meeting so many fans wherever we go gives us strength. We’ll keep working so every Neverland we met on this tour can keep smiling. Please keep believing in us and stay with us.”
SOYEON added, “Neverland, thanks for coming today. Did you have fun? Thank you for streaming the new EP, too ― your love keeps us motivated.”
YUQI beamed, “Thanks for listening so loudly tonight! Is my Japanese getting better?” SHUHUA shared, “Your cheers were so loud they startled me ― in the best way. I’m leaving happy. I love you.”
Backstage, the group thanked fans for the wave of energy. “This was our first album and tour in Japan,” SOYEON said. “We didn’t expect to see this many Neverland, and it feels like our family grew even more on this run. We’re so grateful ― we’ve wanted to come to Japan more.”
MIYEON looked back on the cover stages they prepared for the tour: “It’s been a while since we did covers. Prepping them was so fun and brought back memories, and seeing everyone enjoy them made us proud.”
With MIYEON’s solo comeback next month, I-DLE is already gearing up for another takeoff. “I’m so excited for MIYEON’s album next month,” SOYEON teased. “We’re busy, but we’re carving out time to work on the group’s next album, too. We want to spend the rest of the year happily and meet even more Neverland on a world tour next year.”
Photo= Cube Entertainment
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)