Sarah Starbell

6 years ago today, ATEEZ made their debut. Despite coming from a small and relatively unknown company, ATEEZ has cemented themselves as next-generation leaders in the industry. Known as ‘Global Performance Idols,’ ATEEZ has risen above and earned love for their amazing performances, synchronization on stage, live vocals, and stage presence. In February, ATEEZ was named Record Store Day’s first-ever K-Pop artist of the year. THE WORLD EP.FIN: WILL (X Ver.) was one of the most wanted releases at Record Store Day, Variety reports. In April, ATEEZ made history as the first K-pop boy group to perform at Coachella. According to LA Times, ATEEZ brought more precision and physical commitment than just about any act who performed that weekend. ATEEZ’s Coachella premiere raised the bar for K-Pop performances globally. Their performance was nothing short of electrifying, captivating audiences, and earning praise from international media outlets. Journalists that attended ATEEZ’s concerts said ATEEZ has set a new standard for K-pop concerts with a theatrical and thrilling show, together with a performance rivalling the best of Broadway. ATEEZ not only brings out amazing music with intense choreography to the stage, but a one-night theatre performance rarely seen recently in the K-pop industry. ATEEZ, and its millions of fans, ATINYs, packed stadiums and arenas across Asia, Europe, and North and South America. In 2023, ATEEZ’s World Tour ‘The Fellowship: Break The Wall’ won ‘Best Concert Award’ at the 10th Edaily Culture Awards. In May, ATEEZ was awarded the inaugural New Gold Honor as part of the Annual Gold House A100 List, which recognizes rising leaders who will redefine canon for the Asian Pacific community. In June, ATEEZ made history as the first K-pop act to headline Mawazine Festival. The evening of June 23 went down in the annals of the current edition of Mawazine as the one that saw the biggest crowds and, above all, the greatest excitement, L'Opinion Maroc reports. In July, ATEEZ made history as the first K-Pop boy group to ever hold a standalone concert at Arlington’s Globe Life Field. ATEEZ made UK Chart history as the first K-pop group ever to earn three Official Top 10 albums in one year. It was reported that when ATEEZ performs at music shows, everyone gathers together to watch them on the monitor, which shows how even among idols, the quality of their performance is very highly regarded. Music critic Kim Yoonha named ATEEZ as the best boy group of 2023. Many idols praised and mentioned ATEEZ as their role model and artist they look up to. P1Harmony’s SOUL said ATEEZ has been his biggest inspiration in K-pop. Trot singer Lim Young Woong said ATEEZ is his favourite idol. After KCON, THE BOYZ Sunwoo said it was his first time seeing someone singing live really well while doing a difficult choreography. When asked if there was anyone that caught his eye, KARD’s BM said ATEEZ are killing it. He’s been a fan since they came out first because they are super talented. Super Junior’s Eunhyuk said ATEEZ is the next rising stars. Dreamcatcher’s Siyeon said ATEEZ is her favourite boy group, while SuA said all DC members went to see ATEEZ’s concert. PSY: ‘All my junior artists do their best, but ATEEZ’s speciality is that they work hard and do well. They’re the next-generation K-pop leaders’ RAIN: ‘I think that ATEEZ are the superstars of the next generation superstars’ CHUNGHA: ‘I have followed ATEEZ since the beginning of their career. Their performance is so mind-blowing, they have that special energy that only they can give, so I was always inspired by them.’ ATEEZ has a light that won’t soon be dimmed. They are bound to go higher and higher. #6GoldenYearsWithATEEZ #ATEEZ #편도행_해적선_6년째_순항중 #에이티즈