The day EPEX thrilled Zepp DiverCity with smiles and emotion – An official live report from EPEX 3rd FANCON IN JAPAN
Mnet Press release: August 29, 2025 The day EPEX thrilled Zepp DiverCity with smiles and emotion – Here’s the official live report from EPEX 3rd FANCON IN JAPAN – EPEX’s Japanese fan concert, “EPEX 3rd FANCON
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3711/1587/3711-1587-ffb555bc18dcfa785926339081cd2a37-1000×667.jpg (C) C9 Entertainment / CJ ENM Japan Inc. In their opening comments, WISH, MU, A-MIN, BAEKSEUNG, AYDEN, YEWANG, and JEFF introduced themselves in fluent Japanese. The members interacted with ZENITH in the venue through an endless stream of questions, such as, “What did you think of our new song?”, “Did you see our comeback?”, and “Of course, you’ve listened to the entire new album, right?” Then, following “KILLSHOT,” the stage continued with the hard-hitting vocals of “Hit The Wall” and their flawless dancing, bringing the excitement in the venue to a fever pitch.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3711/1587/3711-1587-443003403f744af838458bfe5a5f62a5-1000×667.jpg (C) C9 Entertainment / CJ ENM Japan Inc. ■ “How to Beat the Summer” Presented in a News Program Style: Including a Parody of a Popular Drama…? Instead, a comical video began playing in the venue. The news program “YOUTH DESK” began, with WISH appearing as the news anchor. How will they weather this hot summer? The program progressed with interviews. YEWANG was the first to be interviewed. He’s been working out vigorously. When asked, “How do you beat the summer?” he replied, “Exercise, sweat, and get protein. Muscle is youth.” Next, AYDEN appeared dressed like a skincare influencer. AYDEN’s skincare routine was revealed, introducing a nose mask after toner and serum. It seems that “ASMR with the sound of pores filling” is a way to hydrate skin damaged by UV rays and overcome the summer. Then, A-MIN, relaxing in her pajamas, watches a romance drama. Laughing and crying over love seems like the perfect way to get through the summer. The drama A-MIN is hooked on is, surprisingly, “Run with EPEX on Your Back.” BAEKSEUNG and A-MIN acted out this familiar drama. The venue was filled with roaring laughter and cheers of delight, creating a sense of unity. ■A cover medley covering everything from oldies to the latest hits, from SHINee to Saja Boys
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3711/1587/3711-1587-4111783279067775d0fe91ccb3a34238-1000×667.jpg (C) C9 Entertainment / CJ ENM Japan Inc. EPEX reappeared in a gorgeous costume reminiscent of a medieval prince and performed the well-known SHINee hit “Sherlock.” With the cheers barely dying down, the band continued their enthusiastic performance with a spectacular medley of new and old K-pop hits, including INFINITE’s “Man in Love,” EXO’s “LOVE ME RIGHT,” and NCT 127’s “Kick It.” They even performed a cover of Saja Boys’ “Soda Pop” from the globally popular “KPop Demon Hunters.” It was a powerful performance that allowed fans to savor the history of K-pop in an instant. ■ If you can’t do the same pose, you’ll get a penalty! “IPEX Match Game” EPEX entered the mini-game corner and noticed something. MU said, “We have to match the colors of our penlights!” Once again, the tradition of the members deciding on the color of their penlights that day continued. For the first part, they decided on red, even though they commented, “That’s a little scary, isn’t it?” For the second part, the members encouraged everyone to “be free!”, but gradually the colors gradually changed to blue. In the mini-game, the members all pose together to represent a given theme. If everyone matches the pose, they pass; if they fail to match enough times, they all have to take a penalty. Throughout the first and second parts, there were some seemingly easy themes like “blowing a kiss” and “rabbit,” but there were also themes that required a variety of poses, such as “ninja,” “meerkat,” and “cola,” which EPEX found difficult.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3711/1587/3711-1587-f167566eedc3ea77ed8c635463167830-1000×667.jpg (C) C9 Entertainment / CJ ENM Japan Inc. The members often struggled with their performances in each episode, and embarrassedly performed punishment games like “three consecutive cute moves” and dramatic love confessions. Despite the disastrous results, EPEX was able to remain positive and say, “This shows that they’re a great group, each with their own unique charms.” After that, they performed “Youth2Youth,” and the stage reached a climax as the audience clapped along. After enjoying the melancholic melody brimming with youthful energy, they returned to the comical “YOUTH DESK.” JEFF and BAEKSEUNG, a couple, visited a waffle shop and started eating all kinds of sweets. BAEKSEUNG, who is presumed to be his girlfriend, is conscious of looking good in photos, leaving JEFF confused. Even so, they seem to share the same goal of “surviving the summer with sweet treats.” MU seems to still be enjoying the “Squid Game.” He’s obsessed with games using Lego, Pokémon cards, and electric RC cars. He seems determined to surpass summer by returning to his childhood and enjoying games. ■Performing new youthful songs one after another in a youthful casual look
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3711/1587/3711-1587-45789747f481b73c1dafef709984e01a-1000×667.jpg (C) C9 Entertainment / CJ ENM Japan Inc. EPEX reappeared in casual attire, exuding youthful charm. Following their popular song “UNIVERSE,” they released “Grateful to…,” the title track of their new album, “Youth Chapter 3: ROMANTIC YOUTH.” They performed light, graceful dance steps to “Tears,” followed by “Morning to Midnight,” which WISH and A-MIN helped choreograph, followed by “Pluto” and “Dances with Wolves.” During the MC session that followed, WISH explained the choreography for “Morning to Midnight.” He explained that the hand movements represent “walking together,” “the sun setting,” and “catching the stars.” Next, they sang their new song “Whale Fall” in unison, with their silhouettes standing out. “Wonderful” started off mellow, but the members intertwined with each other as they sang in a relaxed manner, building up excitement during the chorus.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3711/1587/3711-1587-f20bfa4e73080420b3d85fe65bdc0709-1000×667.jpg (C) C9 Entertainment / CJ ENM Japan Inc. After calls for an encore rang out throughout the venue, EPEX reappeared in a T-shirt and jeans, descending into the audience while singing “First Love’s Law.” He and ZENITH made heart shapes and exchanged high-fives to deepen their connection.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3711/1587/3711-1587-4675ce660d419e20abb062c8f71f2b52-1000×750.jpg (C) C9 Entertainment / CJ ENM Japan Inc. In the closing comments, each member shared their passionate feelings. MU:It was such a happy day spending time with you all today! Thank you so much. It’s been a while since I last came to Japan for a fan concert. And I was really surprised. I’m so happy that everyone enjoyed themselves so much, it surprised me. Thank you for taking the time to come and see us! WISH: I’ll come see ZENITH again! I love you, ZENITH! When we actually took the stage for the first time today, ZENITH seemed nervous seeing us for the first time in a while. But I was happy to see their satisfied smiles change as the show progressed. They seemed to enjoy our cover performance, too. I want to continue to perform performances that will make you want to scream when you see our performance. Please wait for us! JEFF:Today was so much fun! I hope ZENITH has a great day too. The first thing I noticed when I arrived in Japan was… it’s so hot! Thank you all for coming to the concert, even in such heat! I usually have the impression that you won’t be coming to Japan for a while after a concert, but… you have a release event next week! See you again! AYDEN:Thank you for always letting me come to Japan. I will take the memories I’ve made with ZENITH back to Korea. ZENITH will be the driving force that helps me grow even more. I will continue to be everyone’s hedgehog! A-MIN:The 3rd FANCON concert has come to an end… To be honest, I was a bit worried before coming to Japan. Since we didn’t get to come to Japan much this year, I thought Zenith might have forgotten about us. But seeing your beautiful eyes made me so happy. Let’s continue walking together! YEWANG: I was truly 100% happy today. I’ll come and see you all again on a wonderful stage. Please look forward to seeing us again soon. Until then, ZENITH… please wait for me! BAEKSEUNG: Were you happy today? We’re happy too. Thank you for always supporting us! Thank you for coming! The next time you come will be… next week, right? Oh… the person before me said everything I wanted to say! LOL After taking photos with the audience, they performed “Do 4 Me” in the first part, “Hymn to Love” in the second part, and “Sunshower” in the second part, bringing the Zepp DiverCity venue to a thriving conclusion. Please keep an eye on EPEX’s future activities!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3711/1587/3711-1587-f20bf63c295450260f9745c4d0afd34c-2448×1836.jpg (C) C9 Entertainment / CJ ENM Japan Inc. ＜EPEX Profile＞ EPEX is a boy group that debuted under C9 Entertainment in 2021. While all members were born in the 2000s, they have an average height of over 180cm and model-like figure, attracting attention with their performances that express a cool and wild worldview. In 2024, they embarked on their first Zepp Japan tour, with a total of 10 shows in five cities across Japan: Tokyo, Fukuoka, Osaka, Aichi, and Yokohama. They also became official ambassadors for “D.LEAGUE 23-24” alongside FANTASTICS. Their collaborative EP, featuring the theme song “Peppermint Yum,” reached number one on the Oricon Daily Album Chart and the Billboard JAPAN Weekly Album Sales Chart. On July 28th of this year, they released their album “EPEX 3rd Album Youth Chapter 3: ROMANTIC YOUTH,” which includes the title track “Grateful to Tears.” This marks the final chapter of their “Youth” series. Be sure to keep an eye out for their future activities! ◆Scheduled to appear at Tokyo Girls Collection on September 6th!
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