Highlight reunited with fans at their three-day 'RIDE OR DIE' concert held from July 11 to 13 at KSPO DOME in Seoul. The group revisited their past and embraced the present by performing a powerful setlist that included iconic tracks from their BEAST era, following a successful trademark agreement with former agency Cube Entertainment last year.
The show kicked off with their latest track 'Chains', followed by crowd-pleasers such as 'Switch on', 'Shadow', 'Sad Movie (Kor)', 'We Up', 'Dance With U', 'CELEBRATE', and 'Endless Ending'. Emotional highlights included beloved ballads like 'Rainy Days', '12:30', and 'DAYDREAM', along with the long-awaited return of 'Fiction' and 'Shock' — this time in their full versions, complete with rap parts previously performed by former member Yong Jun Hyung.
Yoon Doo Joon and Lee Gi Kwang divided the rap sections, bringing fans to their feet. “We finally added back the rap parts,” said Yoon Doo Joon. “It took a lot of discussion and thought, but now that we’ve done it, it feels incredibly cathartic.”
Son Dong Woon shared the behind-the-scenes moment that led to the decision: “We were in a hotel room in Japan during a fan event, just hanging out and sharing playlists when our manager casually suggested adding the rap back. At first we hesitated, but by the time the sun came up, the decision was made.”
Yang Yo Seob added with a laugh, “I went to sleep early and woke up to find everything had already been decided.”
When Highlight performed 'Fiction' and 'Shock', the venue erupted in fan chants. “I think you came here today ready to scream,” said Yoon Doo Joon. “Did you get it out of your system?” Yang Yo Seob added, “It was so good to hear those cheers again. I felt truly happy.”
The setlist also featured rare performances of songs like 'Dream Girl' and 'Blow Me Away' — the latter sung live for the first time. “Seeing how much you love these older songs makes me want to bring back even more,” said Son Dong Woon. “I’ll be talking with our manager to push for more like this.”
Every track — from dance anthems to ballads — was performed with handheld microphones, demonstrating the group’s unwavering live vocal strength. With witty remarks and heartfelt reflections, Highlight proved why they’re still a powerhouse on stage.
As the concert came to a close, Yang Yo Seob emphasized the care put into the show: “The four of us debated a single cue sheet for nearly a month. Every decision was made with the fans in mind.”
Following the success of their Seoul shows, Highlight will take 'RIDE OR DIE' on the road with stops in Taipei (August 2–3), Macau (August 9), Manila (August 23), Tokyo (August 30–31), Bangkok (September 20), and Kuala Lumpur (September 27).
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