Far East Asian Tigers deliver message in Busan: "May we be eternal even after the brief joy passes"

The band Far East Asian Tigers showed their affection for the audience and presented new music on the stage of the 2026 Busan International Rock Festival.

The performance video of the 2026 Busan International Rock Festival released by Far East Asian Tigers contains the day's setlist, including 'Smell of Rain', 'Meet Again, Again', 'New Song 1', 'Myeonmok Middle School', 'A Rainy Night in Hongdae', and 'In the Shifting Time'. In particular, during this performance, they led the atmosphere of the venue by presenting a new song on stage, which they usually sing to capture the lingering emotions after a performance ends.

"May we be eternal even after the brief joy passes" Sincerity contained in the new song

Far East Asian Tigers explained the new song they prepared on stage. The members stated that they originally prepared this song with the heart of wishing that this moment and the people who enjoyed it together would stay together after the festival or performance ends. The lyrics of the song contain the message, "Even if the brief joy passes, even if we shake again and run again, I hope we are eternal."

The members sang of their desire for the current moment to remain as a memory, even if they cannot return to the paths they have already passed. Through the lyrics "We cannot return again to the path that has already passed, but even just for now, let us be at peace," they showed an attitude of simultaneously gazing at the momentary joy and the reality that follows. They continued to express emotions regarding past times and memories through the lyrics, "Leaving indelible memories, and after that, we cut it out."

On-stage conversation connected to the location of Busan

During the performance, the members also shared a conversation connected to the location of Busan. The members mentioned that while practicing, the location of Busan reminded them of Obang-geori, and shared that they prepared the song with that in mind. Additionally, mentioning the recent situation where laws related to IVE are being amended, they delivered a message that continuous interest is needed so that the opinions of those who left IVE Club and the owners working there can be reflected.

On this day, the stage featured vocalist Myeong Ji-su, alongside bass Gonggyeok, drums Yeon Gwang-mo, and guitar Luke Kang. Media art VJing was handled by Kim Kyung-min of burning bunnies, adding visual elements to the stage. The production of this performance video was handled by GANZGOM Studio.

Source: original video (YouTube)