While the industry certainly doesn’t need validation to solidify its years-in-the-making global mainstreaming, the post underscores ATEEZ’s rise to the top of listening recommendations for the newly K-pop curious. All in time to catch them live on the North American leg of their 2025 World Tour [In Your Fantasy].
The tour winds its way to Globe Life Field in Arlington on Aug. 16 and it will be a triumphant return to the stadium after a summer stop last year, marking the first time a K-pop boy band has ever held a standalone concert there. This time, they come hot off the heels of two Billboard Hot 100 charting songs off of their latest EP, Golden Hour: Part.3 ‘In Your Fantasy Edition’: “Lemon Drop” and “In Your Fantasy,” which became their highest entry on the chart at #68.
It was a milestone-rich year for the nearly seven-year-old group, as the summer jam “Lemon Drop” marked their very first Hot 100 entry. Pronounced like “a-tease” with a passionate fandom called Atiny (pronounced ay-teeny), ATEEZ has over the years risen to the top of globally popular Korean acts for their hard-hitting at times almost metal-like sounds, and equally hard-hitting choreography, consistent yet evolving theming, and in recent years, quirky bops.
You can get into their complex storyline or simply enjoy a group that offers the very best of pop: over-the-top, complex yet catchy earworm melodies. Many people also love that the band comes from a smaller company and is semi-self-producing, with leader Hongjoong, rapper Mingi, and, at times, other members participating in songwriting alongside their in-house producer, Eden.
What’s more, lead singer Jongho is arguably one of the best vocalists in the business. When you hear a high note piercing the climax of an ATEEZ song, it’s him. The rest of the members are as follows: Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San and Wooyoung. Their slogan is eight makes one team.
In an official statement, REV Entertainment, which handles non-sporting events at the venue, says, “Globe Life Field is excited to host ATEEZ for a second straight year on Aug. 16. K-pop fans bring incredible amounts of passion to our venue, and we look forward to hosting another successful show."
When reached by phone and email, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications Matt Mallian broke down everything concertgoers will want to know ahead of the show:
“We encourage all fans to visit GlobeLifeField.com/ATEEZ to review the details and guidelines in place for the concert to make sure they are prepared for their visit to the stadium. A detailed Know Before You Go communication will be sent via email to all ticket buyers this week prior to the show, and similar information will be posted to @GlobeLifeField social media channels, so we encourage fans to follow for the latest information. If fans have purchased a VIP package, detailed information will be sent to them by the tour.”
Parking lots at Globe Life open as early as 4:30 p.m., with general admission doors opening at 6 p.m.. The show itself starts at 8 p.m.. It is recommended to purchase parking in advance at the above link, but parking can also be purchased day of with credit card. Globe Life’s official bag policy applies, and while signs, banners and flags aren’t allowed, official lightsticks are approved with pairing stations throughout the venue.
Don’t bother trying to camp overnight or line up before the sunlight, as early queuing is not permitted. The earliest you can be on the property is 8 a.m. on the day of the show. The venue emphasizes the heat of Texas summers and the need to come prepared with appropriate clothing, sunblock, and water when outside the venue.
“Heat mitigation efforts will be in place on show day,” the venue states, and “If any fan is having heat-related distress, they should contact a member of the Globe Life Field guest services team immediately. The roof [of the venue] will be closed, so fans will not be subjected to the summer heat during the show.”
Once inside the venue, guests should be prepared for a completely cashless experience.
REV Entertainment will be providing the members of ATEEZ with special gifts, so stay tuned to @GlobeLifeField on social media but they dropped a hint as to what to expect here.
As for fan-led events, Kung Fu Tea in Arlington has an ongoing pop-up exhibition and store through Aug. 31 in celebration of the concert, and a fan broke down host of other local events here.
And while ATEEZ is known as a heavy touring group, don’t take the opportunity to see them live for granted. With BTS slated to launch a massive world tour next year and other top groups continuing at a heavy pace, it’s not a guarantee that a Dallas-area venue will be available if they tour next year.
ATEEZ will perform on Saturday, Aug. 16 at 8 p.m. at Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Dr, Arlington. Tickets are available starting at $47.55 on ticketmaster.com.
