Stay brought a noticeable shift in tone after the string of high beats performances. Contrary to the group’s usual fierce image, the song’s gentle melody and the members’ stripped-down, unshowy vocals transported the crowd back to 2016 – the year the quartet first debuted.
Even the rainy, windy weather chipped in, as light breeze lifted their hair, adding to the nostalgic mood.
With no elaborate choreography and no heavy percussive beats, it was simply a quiet moment that reminded fans just how far they’ve come.
The concert continued with Jennie’s solo turn. The crowd erupted as she slowly rose from beneath the stage in a bright red jacket and classy sunglasses.
Hear Like Jennie live, the solo track that racked up over 206 million views on YouTube in just eight months, was a moment some fans had been waiting for.
“I would cry just by listening to it,” said Chriscella, another Blink from Malaysia.
At points, the backing track for Jennie’s songs was a little too loud, occasionally overpowering her live vocals, but it was easy to overlook, thanks to her exceptional stage presence and explosive performance energy.
She also performed ExtraL and Starlight. A wave of excitement sparked across the crowd, especially when Jennie took off her jacket mid-performance, a slick move that added just the right amount of drama to an already charged moment.