A Night of Mixed Emotions and Unwavering Love at INFINITE 15th Anniversary Tour in KL
Monday, February 24, 2025
On February 22, 2025, INFINITE made their long-awaited return to Malaysia for their 15th-anniversary concert, "Limited Edition," held at Mega Star Arena. It was an emotional night for INSPIRITs, as the group performed in Malaysia for the first time in 12 years. However, the evening was also marked by a bittersweet moment, as leader Kim Sungkyu was unable to join the members due to the passing of his older sister earlier that day.
Despite Sungkyu’s absence, the members continuously expressed their love and support for their leader throughout the night. Woohyun addressed Sungkyu’s absence and led the crowd in a moment of silence to mourn and send their prayers in honor of Sungkyu's late sister. He assured fans that Sungkyu would have wanted everyone to enjoy the concert to the fullest. As a gesture of love and support, both the members and fans gave a collective shoutout, chanting “I Love You” in hopes that their voices would reach Sungkyu all the way in Korea.
The venue was packed with a sea of yellow, as fans donned the signature color to show their unwavering love for INFINITE. The night kicked off with powerful performances of "Last Romeo," "Paradise," and "The Eye," bringing a wave of nostalgia. Though Sungkyu was not present, fans passionately sang along to his parts, filling the arena with their voices and ensuring his presence was felt.
Setting aside the sadness, the members delivered energetic and powerful performances, radiating joy on stage and encouraging fans to sing and dance along. Following the opening set, the group performed "Inception," "New Emotions," and "Destiny," keeping the excitement levels high.
In addition to group performances, each member had their time to shine during their solo stages. Sungjong wowed the crowd with "Monster Time," drenching himself in water, prompting the members to joke, “You’re turning the stage into Waterbomb!” (a nod to the famous music festival). L captivated the audience with "Shot," followed by Sungyeol’s performance of "What’s Not To Love." Woohyun took on the heartfelt task of covering Sungkyu’s song "Kontrol", while Dongwoo captivated the audience with a piano rendition of “True Love.” After their solo performances, the members regrouped to perform "Pray" and "The Chaser."
The nostalgia continued as the group performed classics like "Can U Smile," "Still I Miss You," "AIR," and the ever-popular "Be Mine." The energy only grew as they delivered fan favorites such as "Man in Love," "She’s Back," "Nothing’s Over," and "Find Me."
One of the most memorable highlights of the night was the ‘INSPIRIT TIME’ during the encore, where fans turned the venue into a massive karaoke session. The playlist featured hits like "The Chaser," "Paradise," "Bad," "Be Mine," "BTD," and "Come Back Again." Fans also got a special treat as the members enthusiastically showed off their Malay language skills, bringing laughter and warmth to the arena. Woohyun playfully said, “Jangan suka orang lain” (“Don’t like other people”), Dongwoo affectionately called out, “Inspirit kesayangan Infinite” (“Inspirit is Infinite’s favorite”), L charmed fans with, “Hati I berdebar bila tengok korang” (“My heart beats when I see you guys”), and Sungjong sweetly added, “Kamu semua cantik” (“You guys are pretty”). Their attempts at speaking Malay brought laughter and warmth, strengthening the bond between the group and their fans.
As the night neared its end, INFINITE returned to perform "Beautiful," "Entrust," and "Cover Girl." Before closing with their final song, "Lately," the members took a group photo with fans, capturing the unforgettable night.
Before bidding farewell, the members promised to return to Malaysia as a full group with Sungkyu next time. They expressed their gratitude for INSPIRITs’ unwavering support over the past 12 years and for waiting so patiently. Despite Sungkyu’s absence, the love and energy shared between the members and fans made the night truly special. As the concert wrapped up, fans left with hearts full of emotion and anticipation for INFINITE’s upcoming 8th mini album, "Like Infinite," featuring the title track "Dangerous," set for release in early March.
The concert showcased the deep bond between the members, proving their unity and strength even in difficult times.
Thank you Star Planet for the invitation!
Photo credit: Star Planet
