K-pop girl group PURPLE KISS (Na Goeun, Dosie, Ireh, Yuki, Chaein, Swan) has officially kicked off their 2025 North American world tour, titled “PURPLE KISS 2025 TOUR: A Violet to Remember”, leaving fans across the continent mesmerized with their dynamic performances and signature violet-themed visuals.
Tour Kickoff in Charlotte
The tour began on October 5 (local time) in Charlotte, North Carolina, marking the first stop of a sweeping journey through major cities in North America.
The tour name, A Violet to Remember, takes inspiration from the group’s debut album INTO VIOLET, reflecting themes of self-identity, artistry, and emotional resonance—concepts that have come to define PURPLE KISS as one of K-pop’s most versatile acts.
During the Charlotte show, the members captured the audience’s attention with performances that ranged from bold and edgy to playful and emotionally charged.
Their stage production incorporated a variety of concepts, including witches, zombies, and quirky rebels, showcasing the group’s ability to blend theatricality with musical excellence.
Fans were particularly impressed with PURPLE KISS’s ability to deliver flawless live vocals while executing intricate choreography, highlighting the group’s reputation for strong performance skills.
Each member contributed to making the show visually and musically engaging, creating a memorable first impression for attendees of the tour.
Showcasing OUR NOW
A key highlight of the Charlotte concert was the full performance of tracks from their first full English album, ‘OUR NOW’, released in August 2025.
This allowed international fans to experience the group’s global appeal firsthand. Songs from the album, performed live with precision and energy, emphasized PURPLE KISS’s ability to cross language barriers while maintaining the intensity and emotion of their music.
The concert also featured special solo and unit stages, allowing individual members to shine:
- Swan amazed the audience with a powerful rendition of Jessie J’s “Masterpiece”, displaying her vocal strength and stage presence.
- Dosie, Ireh, and Yuki brought high energy with covers of XG’s “IYKYK” and Jennie’s “ExtraL (feat. Doechii)”, delivering sharp and charismatic performances.
- Na Goeun and Chaein impressed fans with an emotional cover of Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello’s “I Know What You Did Last Summer”, highlighting their ability to convey vulnerability and connect deeply with the audience.
These stages not only showcased individual talent but also emphasized the versatility and cohesiveness of the group as a whole.
Connecting with Fans
At the end of the night, PURPLE KISS took a moment to express their gratitude to fans, known as PLORY, reflecting the close bond they share with their supporters:
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“Just as your support gives us strength, we hope tonight’s show brought you a little strength too. This will forever be a special memory in our lives. We’ll keep moving forward, thinking of your love.”
Such heartfelt messages reinforce PURPLE KISS’s commitment to connecting with fans beyond music, creating a sense of shared experience that resonates deeply with their audience.
Tour Schedule and Global Reach
Following the Charlotte concert, PURPLE KISS will continue their tour across North America with stops in:
- Washington D.C. (Oct 7)
- Philadelphia (Oct 8)
- New York (Oct 10)
- Boston (Oct 11)
- Columbus (Oct 13)
- Detroit (Oct 14)
- Chicago (Oct 16)
- Minneapolis (Oct 18)
- Kansas City (Oct 20)
- Dallas (Oct 22)
- Los Angeles (Oct 25)
- San Jose (Oct 28)
The tour will conclude in Taipei on November 9, demonstrating the group’s growing international reach and dedication to performing for a global audience.
Each stop promises to offer a combination of high-energy group performances, intricate choreography, and intimate fan interactions.
The North American tour allows the group to solidify their reputation as one of K-pop’s most versatile and visionary girl groups, leaving lasting impressions in every city they visit.
PURPLE KISS: A Violet Legacy
With every performance on A Violet to Remember, PURPLE KISS continues to cement their identity as a group that blends artistic creativity with technical mastery.
From bold stage concepts to flawless vocal execution, the members consistently demonstrate why they are regarded as trailblazers within the K-pop industry.
The North American tour not only highlights their musical achievements but also reinforces the global nature of K-pop, where groups like PURPLE KISS can amaze audiences far beyond South Korea.
Their ability to merge diverse concepts, strong performance skills, and emotional resonance ensures that fans leave each show with memories that will last a lifetime—truly a violet to remember.
BAE173’s latest music video, a remake of T-ara’s hit song “What’s Wrong”, has sparked significant criticism from fans and viewers alike.
The backlash focuses on the visible errors throughout the MV, including noticeable choreography mistakes and members showing shocked or unintentional expressions that appeared in the final cut, which many fans felt should have been edited out before release.
Members Address the Controversy
The group members themselves addressed the issue via Bubble messages and livestreams, expressing their surprise and disappointment.
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They revealed that the company had used what they described as B-cuts and “marking videos” — preliminary footage typically meant for internal review — in the MV’s official release.
They also mentioned that they had flagged these mistakes earlier and requested corrections, only to find the draft version with all errors had been published.
This has left both the group and fans questioning the professionalism of the production team.
Reupload and Hasty Edits
The MV was initially uploaded on October 3 at 6 PM, then taken down and reuploaded. However, the re-edited version appeared to make only minimal corrections, such as a simple zoom-in to crop out visible mistakes, rather than a thorough fix.
Fans have criticized this as a sloppy attempt to address the errors, which did little to improve the overall production quality.
Fan Reactions and Debate
The controversy has ignited discussions among fans about the management of the group’s content and the importance of professional standards in music video production.
Many expressed frustration, emphasizing that proper editing and attention to detail are crucial, especially for high-profile releases like this.
Fans are still debating how the company handled the situation and what steps should be taken to ensure quality control in future releases.
Looking Ahead
Despite the criticism, BAE173 continues to actively engage with their fans, and the group’s upcoming projects, including their 1st full album “New Chapter: Desear”, remain highly anticipated.
Fans hope that the company will take lessons from this incident to improve future production standards and better showcase the group’s talents.
