Written by Bella Lee
P1Harmony makes one of their final stops in the P1ustage H: MOST WANTED tour in Los Angeles at the Intuit Dome. Their fans, lovingly known as “P1ece,” cheered as the lights dimmed and the show began. If you didn’t believe in P1Harmony’s global star power before this concert, you left convinced of it.
In Los Angeles, P1Harmony did not start in the Intuit Dome. They started in Universal City Walk on the 5 Towers Stage. A few days before their official concert at the Dome, P1Harmony appeared in Universal City Walk to an intimate group of 200 fans and bystanders. They announced their surprise mini-performance an hour before their stage and fans rushed to arrive. They performed a sample of their concert’s setlist to the audience and were able to greet P1eces in a more casual environment. All the members truly cared about every attendee and felt overwhelming gratitude towards them. To the non-fans in attendance, Keeho invited them to the concert at Intuit Dome that weekend, encouraging people to come and enjoy the concert.
In the Intuit Dome, the night began with AMPERS&ONE, FNC’s latest boy group. The seven members greeted the audience and opened the night with “That’s That,” “Broken Heart,” “Whip It,” and “Kick Start.” As P1ece filed into the Intuit Dome, they were greeted with the intensity of AMPERS&ONE’s performance. The members put their whole soul into their dance and vocals, creating new fans as they took over the stage. Their personalities and lovable charm won over the audience and prepared the Dome with the energy for the main act.
Next, P1Harmony entered from a black hole to their waiting fans. They started their set with “Black Hole,” “End It,” and “Look At Me Now” as the opening numbers. During their opening words, Jongseob said, “I want to see everyone up on your feet.” And the audience responded to that call. Every fan in Intuit Dome was on their feet, dancing and jumping along with P1Harmony. The set continued with fan favorites like “Emergency” and “DUH!” Each member leveled up P1ece’s energy with every song. With every song in the setlist, the cheers kept climbing in volume. Keeho said, “I feel so much love every time we come to L.A.”
P1Harmony then split from group performances to solo acts. Each member had prepared a different song to show their fans. Jiung danced and sang to “Uptown Funk” (originally by Mark Ronson), Keeho covered “Phresh Out The Runway” (originally by Rihanna), Soul danced a solo to an emotional orchestral and techno music track, Intak danced and rapped to “Good Kisser” (originally by Usher), Jongseob rapped a cover to “Sticky” (originally by Tyler, The Creator) with original Korean lyrics, and Theo played electric guitar and sang to “What’s Up?” (originally by 4 Non Blondes). Every solo showed a different side to P1Harmony. The members showed their excellence in singing, rapping, dance, and musicality. The solos showed how impressive each member is on their own, holding an entire audience captive with their skills and abilities.
The group took advantage of every benefit Intuit Dome had to offer. From the seat lights to the Halo Board, it provided an immersive experience unlike any other. The lights on the seat arm rests were incorporated with the lightstick patterns, making the stage feel connected to the audience. The Halo Board was equipped with incredible visuals that matched the LED backdrop, creating a floor-to-ceiling adventure. The visuals which accompanied “Phresh Out The Runway,” “What’s Up?,” and “Follow Me” showed a different concert than most K-Pop acts bring to the U.S. The mixed media style of text, camera work, and visual overlays brought the whole show together in a unique style.
The night did not end without P1Harmony performing their iconic “JUMP,” “Pretty Boy,” or “EX.” These songs were some of the highest points of the night, with every P1ece singing along to the chorus. During certain performances in the extended stage and runway, the members would turn to the side and perform for the crowd on the sides, giving a true 360º performance. Not a single fan was left out of their sights. Keeho made a point to thank the fans for their #9 placement on the Billboard charts. “We were so happy you loved it,” he said. Along with their fan favorites, P1Harmony incorporated the fans into their interludes. Instead of playing VCRs to entertain the audience, they activated the cameras to show fans dancing to snippets of P1Harmony songs. Between their final song and the encore, P1ece could dance the time away with each other and keep the energy up.
The whole night was a fantastic display of community, not just the P1ece in the room, but as music fans. The concert was a performance involving P1Harmony, the fans, and the Dome itself. The members’ personalities brought the room to both a casual tone and a club atmosphere at the same time. When the confetti settled and the last note of their encore faded, P1Harmony had transformed an L.A. stage into a celebration of ambition.