ATEEZ Raise the Bar in Arlington With ‘IN YOUR FANTASY’ Tour
by Britney McVey | August 19, 2025
All images are from ATEEZ - 2025 WORLD TOUR [IN YOUR FANTASY] in Arlington, TX on 8/16/25.
All photos by Britney McVey | @britsdigitals
There are concerts that are fun, and then there are concerts that completely take over your whole being — ATEEZ in Arlington was the latter. From the second the lights dropped, the energy in the arena was unreal. Before they came out, their labelmate xikers opened the show and set the bar high. Their energy was contagious, and you could tell the crowd was feeding off it — it felt like the perfect way to kick off the night before ATEEZ even hit the stage.
Walking into the arena, you could already feel how much this meant to ATINY. Fans showed up in full force — dressed in outfits inspired by eras, lyrics, and even specific members. Everywhere you looked there were cowboy hats, pirate-themed outfits and glittering makeup that felt like its own performance. Lightsticks weren’t just waved; they were decorated, wrapped in ribbons, charms, and even tiny chains, making the sea of light in the crowd feel personal and alive.
OPENERS: xikers
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OPENERS: xikers 〰️
And then, when ATEEZ finally took the stage, it was like the whole arena snapped into another dimension. Each member had their own moment to shine, but what stood out the most was how different their energy felt in person. Hongjoong commanded the stage with the confidence of a true captain— his charisma hit every corner of the arena. Seonghwa’s presence was sharp and polished, yet there was this softness when he smiled at the crowd. Yunho radiated pure joy, his dancing so powerful but with an energy that made you want to dance with him.
Yeosang had this quiet magnetism, the kind that made people cheer even louder when the spotlight landed on him. San, as always, was a force — every move and every note felt like he was giving away pieces of himself to the audience. Mingi brought that raw, unmatched intensity, his voice shaking the floor (or making fans bark) every time he rapped. Wooyoung balanced playful mischief with jaw-dropping stage power, keeping the crowd screaming with every smirk and move. And Jongho — his vocals soared higher than you think is even possible live, leaving moments where the whole arena just stood in awe.
The concert launched into high gear from the very first note. Opening with BOUNCY (K-HOT CHILLI PEPPERS), ATEEZ immediately had the audience on its feet, the arena erupting into synchronized cheers with phones recording every moment. The energy only grew with Fireworks (I’m The One) (my personal favorite of the night), its explosive chorus and sharp choreography amplifying the atmosphere.
One of the most powerful moments of the night came with Guerrilla. The track has always been an anthem of defiance and freedom, but experiencing it live brought the meaning into focus. From the very first beat, the energy in the arena surged. Fans screamed every lyric with precision, but when the song hit its iconic “BREAK THE WALL!” refrain, the sound was deafening. Thousands of voices roared the words back at ATEEZ, shaking the venue with force. What set the IN YOUR FANTASY tour apart, however, were the solo stages. Each member took time to command the spotlight individually, offering fans the chance to experience their artistry on a more personal level. These performances highlighted their versatility — from vocals that stunned fans into silence to dance-driven numbers that reignited the crowd’s energy and rap sequences that had barks echoing through the stadium.
This was my second time seeing ATEEZ live, and somehow this tour managed to raise the bar even higher. Everything about IN YOUR FANTASY felt sharper — the setlist, the staging, the energy — like the group knew exactly how to outdo themselves.
