"Busan is paradise": How CHOIJE fired up the crowd at the Busan One Asia Festival

The intense energy of Busan united the artists on stage with the audience. Taking the stage at the 2026 Busan One Asia Festival (BOF), CHOIJE connected with the fans in Busan, driving the festival atmosphere to its peak.

"Feels like it's been 10 years" — A special affection for Busan

Taking the stage, CHOIJE shared the excitement felt while preparing for this performance. They expressed great joy at being able to showcase songs from their latest album on such a massive stage in Busan, while also expressing gratitude for the warm welcome from the Busan fans who filled the venue. In particular, lighthearted banter among the members regarding their visit to Busan helped ease the atmosphere on site.

Member Luto expressed anticipation, noting that it felt like a very long time since their last visit to Busan. In response, another member joked that since they had visited last year, it only "felt" like it had been 10 years, drawing laughter from the crowd. They further emphasized that this marks their third time participating in BOF since 2023, sharing their sincere sentiment that their affection for Busan grows with each annual festival appearance.

"Busan is paradise" — Witty banter to engage the crowd

To heighten the heat of the performance, CHOIJE utilized the background of a member from Busan to engage the audience. Asking the member, who seemed slightly cautious about the local reaction after being away from Busan for nearly 11 years, to "give us some tips as a Busan native," they naturally drew cheers from the crowd. Having confirmed Busan's intense energy, the members praised the city's charm—where the sea, mountains, and islands harmonize—stating, "Busan is truly paradise."

The stage composition changed dynamically according to the flow of the songs. After warming up the atmosphere with rhythmic sounds and choreography in the early stages, they unleashed explosive energy in the latter half to encourage the crowd to "jump." In particular, the segment where they repeatedly called for the audience to "jump up" marked the climax of the festival, as the energy of the artists on stage and the audience in the seats synchronized perfectly. Through this performance, CHOIJE successfully concluded the show, forming a deep bond with their Busan fans.