Live From Seoul With Luv

Live From Seoul With Luv (Korean라이브 프롬 서울 위드 러브), is the first online live concert by South Korean boy group Monsta X. It was live-streamed through LiveXLive on August 9, 2020. Originally, the group planned to conduct their fourth world tour, but the offline performance was canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic, and an online paid concert was held.

Live From Seoul With Luv
Online concert by Monsta X
Associated albumAll About Luv
Start dateAugust 9, 2020
Duration2 hours & 30 minutes
WebsiteLivexLive.com/MonstaX
Monsta X concert chronology

Background

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On June 22, Starship Entertainment announced that Monsta X is ready to take the stage, for their one and only live-streamed concert, later this summer. Presented by LiveXLive (now LiveOne), it will take place on July 25 and feature the group performing a combination of English-language tracks from their studio album All About Luv and Korean-language hits for a one-of-a-kind show. The virtual event also promises to include exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the sextet, as well as VIP experiences like exclusive Monsta X merch and online meet and greets with fans.[1][2]

On July 13, the agency announced that the online concert will be delayed and to be live-streamed two weeks later on August 9 due to Shownu's left eye retinal detachment surgery recovery.[3]

On August 6, Monsta X surprise reveals the practice site ahead of their online concert performance.[4]

On September 24, the exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of Monsta X's rehearsals and performances were released through Naver V Live's channel, from episodes 191 to 194, a total of four episodes.[5]

Viewership

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On August 11, Starship Entertainment announced that the concert, with the price that ranges from $19.99 to $149.99, was viewed from 126 countries around the world.[6]

Impact

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According to LiveXLive, this recent PPV event with Monsta X sold out the VIP tickets in under two minutes, and regular ticket sales for the live-stream added up to the equivalent of a sold out show at Staples Center.[7]

The company also announced that the international PPV event with the group sold out all of $149.99 VIP packages in just two minutes and breaks one day sales record.[8]

Monsta X's online concert also topped that week's overall virtual concerts.[9]

Setlist

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Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Rowley, Glenn (June 22, 2020). "Monsta X Announce 'Live From Seoul With Luv' Virtual Concert". Billboard. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
  2. ^ Lee, Jun-hyun (June 26, 2020). 몬스타엑스, 온라인 콘서트 '몬스타엑스 라이브 프롬 서울 위드 러브' 개최 [MONSTA X to hold online concert 'Monsta X Live From Seoul With Love']. Korea Economy (in Korean). Retrieved June 26, 2020 – via Naver.
  3. ^ Dong, Sun-hwa (July 13, 2020). "Monsta X comeback concert delayed while leader Shownu recovers from eye operation". SCMP. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
  4. ^ Jeong, Hee-yeon (August 6, 2020). 몬스타엑스, '라이브 프롬 서울 위드 러브' 연습현장 기습공개 [MONSTA X, surprise release of 'Live From Seoul With Love' practice site]. Sports Dong-A (in Korean). Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  5. ^ Shin, Ji-won (September 24, 2020). 몬스타엑스, 언택트 비하인드 통해 근황 공개 …"보고 싶다 몬베베" [MONSTA X reveals the latest status through untact behind the scenes… "I miss you Monbebe"]. Hankyung (in Korean). Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  6. ^ Choi, Eun-young (August 11, 2020). 몬스타엑스, 126개국 팬 참여 '라이브 프롬 서울 위드 러브 온라인 콘서트' 성료 [MONSTA X successfully completed 'Live From Seoul With Love Online Concert' with fans from 126 countries]. News Inside (in Korean). Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  7. ^ Chan, Tim (September 9, 2020). "K-pop Star Wonho Announces Date for Debut Solo Concert". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  8. ^ Ghumatkar, Pranav (June 29, 2020). "LiveXLive paid subscribers reaches record of 873K". Seeking Alpha. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  9. ^ Graff, Gary (August 6, 2020). "K-pop group Monsta X tops this week's virtual concerts". Cleveland.com. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
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