I think I'm going to feel great when I get to the U.S.
I'd say the trip makes me quite nervous.
I want more people to hear about us.
That's the reason we're going.
Wow, it's hot...
Good morning.
What's first on your schedule today?
I think we're filming a TikTok video before our street performance.
Another day starts for GHOST9 in the United States.
They start the day early to promote the upcoming concert.
After spending time on the set for photos and social media,
they'll get outside for the first street performance of their lives.
I got a lot of sleep last night.
I don't get it.
I still fell asleep in the car.
I even fell asleep here.
Perhaps from the jetlag, perhaps from the pressure,
JUNHYUNG looks more tired than usual, even to his own surprise.
I have to get up, but I just can't.
You're going to enter through the studio
saying, "Today, we're going to to take pictures of normal people on the street."
The seven of you will just hang out here, posing.
Trying to look super cool.
Posing like this? Right here?
Then a staff member will walk up and ask, "Who are you?"
Then you can say, "We're GHOST9, a K-pop group."
Everything is harder in an unfamiliar setting.
The tightly packed schedule is both physically and mentally demanding.
But the members of GHOST9 keep pressing on,
hoping to bring the team's name into the world's limelight.
I can smell the sea.
Is this the beach?
The team makes a stop by Venice Beach.
It's a small gift for the fans before their concert tomorrow.
With the fans visible in the distance,
the nervousness is visible in their eyes.
Gather round for a minute, guys.
Despite being a small street performance,
this is still their first time performing in front of the fans.
To make this the best performance possible,
the team huddles for a quick meeting.
Remember what the director said.
It's exciting to have fans out there, but don't get carried away.
Think about your next moves while you're dancing.
Hi guys!
-How are you today? -Good.
So we are going to show you guys
So we are going to show you guys four songs.
So we are going to start with "Reborn."
Do you guys like it?
It's an inspiring moment for the GHOST9 members
to see the fans who came here for them.
It was our literally first busking.
Did you guys like it?
This is actually our first time visiting Venice Beach.
It's a really beautiful beach.
And the weather is also nice.
Thank you for coming today.
Thank you so much for coming today.
Please look forward to us.
Thank you.
The first event with an audience was a great success.
The team gets a confidence boost
for the main show that starts tomorrow.
Their steps are brisker on the way back.
We're finally headed for the main objective of this trip.
Tonight is actually our first concert.
The opening show is always the most important.
So we should work hard to put on our best show tonight.
But for some reason
we don't seem to be nervous.
Not at all.
We spent the morning watching our practice videos
going over our songs while drinking coffee.
We should make sure everything's perfect during the rehearsal
so we can deliver our best on stage.
If we do well tonight,
we'll be in good shape for the rest of the tour.
It's the long awaited opening night.
Each member is trying to calm their nerves in their own way.
The bus ride to the concert venue
is full of anxiousness and excitement.
Is it just me?
So
I can see the Ghosties outside,
but they can't see me.
I'm just checking out what it's like out there.
Perhaps because of yesterday's high,
KANGSUNG keeps peering through the door to look for the fans.
Excited to join them soon,
he keeps roaming about the entrance to the stage.
The stage floor is very important.
Some of the wooden ones are very slippery,
which makes it very hard for us to dance.
The traction is very good on this one, though.
Very stable.
I don't think we'll be slipping.
No slipping or tripping on this one.
Alright, guys.
Let's just do a quick run through of "Vision" and "Trigger."
For the rest, just go by your marks on stage.
This will be GHOST9's first international concert
as well as their first time working with a different stage crew.
The show has to be successful.
There cannot be any mistakes tonight.
The members remain sharply focused throughout the rehearsal.
Careful attention is paid to detail and safety
as they practice every move and comment.
The idea was to let them know this ball is from me.
But my handwriting is so bad I don't know if they'll be able to read it.
I feel bad for whoever's going to get this.
There will be fans who travel the distance to show up for the concert.
GHOST9 wants to do whatever they can
to make the evening special for them.
The signed balls are just a small token
by which to recall a great memory.
Everything is ready now.
We love you. Keep it up. You guys are doing great.
We are excited to see you soon.
We are all here to support you. Thank you so so much.
I'm worried about the concert overall.
Mostly about the dance and choreography, but
also about the performance itself
and about singing live.
This is our first time performing live
in front of a large audience.
This is what we've been dreaming about all our lives.
This moment.
Right here, right now.
In front of our very eyes.
So I'm a bit nervous.
I'm at the point where I feel ready but at the same time I don't.
In any case, we're going to do our best so we have no regrets.
We'll show them everything we've prepped so far,
and show them what GHOST9 is all about,
show them what I'm all about.
I thought, so this is why you get up on stage.
This is our real beginning.
My mindset was
I just wanted to be the best performer tonight.
Yeah. Finally
It is the day
GHOST9's first MEET & LIVE TOUR INTO THE NOW U.S in LA'
now officially started.
It was so exciting and I had a lot of fun.
I was so happy to be up there.
I think we really went up there
united as one.
The highlight for me was
when I made eye contact with the fans.
They sang along with us.
That was really so exciting.
The team feels firsthand why so many choose to get on stage.
Driven by the energy of the audience,
the team puts on their greatest show.
It is already time for us to say goodbye.
I don't know how to express how I feel right now because
I've waited for this moment for a very long time.
So I am very emotional right now.
By the way, one thing I'm sure about is that
I'm really grateful and thankful for all of you guys who came here today.
Thank you guys.
To be honest, right before our tour I was little bit worried
but seeing you guys right now. Wow, thank you so much.
My worries are all gone.
I am so happy and this will be
an unforgettable memory for all of us. Thank you so much.
Stay safe.
The fans really showed up for us.
There was a lot more than I ever expected.
I was really grateful for them.
It was awesome they sang along with us
even though the words to the songs were in a different language.
I loved every moment of the concert, but the most memorable part,
I would say, was the sound of them cheering for us.
I can still hear it in my ears.
We're done!
How do you feel?
I'm so glad we pulled it off.
It was fun.
It's fun doing a concert.
All the work paid off.
The prep was really hard, but it was worth it.
We got to show the fans everything we prepared,
and they seemed to enjoy it. It's great.
You know,
when I got on stage,
I thought the show would never be over.
But here I am.
I'm so glad we pulled it off.
The audience was great. The crew was great.
We have all of them to thank for tonight's success.
It was my first concert ever.
It was an awesome way to end the concert.
I might have made a few mistakes, but I have no regrets.
Thank you everyone.
Speechless.
I was speechless.
I can not think of any words right now.
The show was amazing
-and they are super talented. -Yeah, they are amazing.
Everybody in America is going to love them.
You guys have been doing really good.
Keep doing really good so we can keep seeing you again.
Come on, guys... This was the one thing I asked you to get it right.
- Your hands are supposed to be to the right, correct? - Correct.
So two of you messed up.
WOOJIN and JUNSEONG.
Weren't you supposed to come all the way up here?
- I think so. - It should be the same for verse 2.
JINWOO, I think we were supposed to link up right there.
Sort it out, guys.