LE SSERAFIM Conquers North America: Tour Success, Billboard Records, and What's Next
From sold-out shows to re-charting on Billboard, here's a recap of LE SSERAFIM's explosive first North American tour and their upcoming Tokyo Dome encore.
A Tour That Shook North America
LE SSERAFIM has officially wrapped up their first-ever North American tour, ‘2025 LE SSERAFIM TOUR ‘EASY CRAZY HOT’ IN NORTH AMERICA’, and the results are in: it was a massive success. The group blazed through eight cities, selling out an incredible seven of them, including Newark, Chicago, and Seattle. This tour wasn’t just a series of concerts; it was a statement, proving their rising status as global superstars.
The Seattle Times captured the energy perfectly, reporting that “the five members dominated the stage, radiating a powerful aura as countless audience members sang along at the top of their lungs.” This phenomenon, known as tte-chang (떼창) or group singalongs, is a hallmark of passionate K-pop fandoms, and FEARNOTs (the official fandom name) showed up in full force.
More Than Just Music: Billboard Records and Cultural Moments
The tour’s impact was felt far beyond the concert venues. Here are some of the standout moments:
- Historic TV Appearance: LE SSERAFIM became the first K-pop girl group to perform on NBC’s ‘America’s Got Talent’, bringing their powerful choreography to a massive new audience.
- Billboard Chart Resurgence: The tour’s buzz directly translated to chart success. Their 2024 mini-album, ‘CRAZY’, made a stunning re-entry onto the Billboard ‘World Albums’ chart. This “reverse run” (yeokjuhaeng 역주행) is a clear sign of sustained and growing interest.
- Unprecedented Success: Their 5th mini-album, ‘HOT’, secured the #9 spot on the ‘U.S. Top 10 CD Albums’ chart for the first half of 2025, according to Luminate. They are the only 4th generation K-pop girl group to have four consecutive albums in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200.
- Connecting with Fans: The group held special pop-up events with Amazon Music and even performed a touching cover of Selena’s “Amor Prohibido” in Mexico City, showing their deep appreciation for their international fans.
The members themselves were deeply moved by the fan response. They shared a story about a FEARNOT who wrote that they overcame their anxiety and made friends at the concert. “It was truly touching and made us think deeply about our influence,” the group said.
What’s Next for LE SSERAFIM?
The momentum isn’t stopping. LE SSERAFIM is set to release a new single next month, keeping the excitement at an all-time high.
Furthermore, they will be holding an encore concert at the Tokyo Dome in Japan on November 18-19, a massive venue that marks another major milestone in their incredible journey.
Korean Words for Your K-Pop Vocabulary
- 르세라핌 (Le-sse-ra-pim): How to pronounce the group’s name, LE SSERAFIM.
- 피어나 (FEARNOT): The official name for LE SSERAFIM’s fandom. It’s a clever pun, as “piena” (피어나) means “to bloom” in Korean.
- 매진 (Mae-jin): Means “sold out.” You’ll see this a lot with popular groups!
- 역주행 (Yeok-ju-haeng): A “reverse run” on the charts. This is when an older song climbs back up the charts long after its initial release, often due to a viral moment or renewed interest.
- 떼창 (Tte-chang): A group singalong at a concert. It’s that powerful moment when the entire crowd sings in unison.