[Edaily Starin YUN GI BACK Reporter] As the engines roared, the KSPO DOME was instantly bathed in neon light. Amid red lights and lasers sweeping across the venue, the five members of NCT 127 appeared, suspended from a complex web of wires. It was extraordinary from the very start. Flames shot up, massive structures shifted, and at one point, even a car raced across the audience seats. It was a performance that left the audience wondering what would pop out next.

On the 20th, NCT 127 held the final Seoul performance of their fifth tour, “NEO CITY: SEOUL – THE REDLINE,” at the K-Sport Dome in Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul. The three-day concert series, which ran from the 18th, was completely sold out—including seats with limited visibility—and drew an audience of approximately 31,500.
◇Despite the Absence of Doyoung and Jungwoo… The Five Filled the Stage
There was no letup from the very first song, “Legacy.” As the members descended from wires onto the stage, raps and vocals poured out one after another over a heavy beat. During “Step Up,” dynamic choreography that showcased their long limbs captured the audience’s attention, and the crowd’s cheers soared every time fireworks erupted.

The atmosphere shifted dramatically during “Pigdeok.” As the five members moved effortlessly across the center stage, fans sang along in unison and flawlessly mimicked the choreography. While there were inevitably gaps where members weren’t present, there was never a moment when the stage felt empty. The fans’ voices became another layer of sound, filling the venue.
The excitement grew even more as they performed their hit songs. The crowd erupted into a sing-along from the very first verse of “Cherry Bomb.” The cheers grew even louder as the performance progressed through the relay rap and dance break, culminating in their signature wide formation. New visual highlights were woven throughout the performance, such as the rap bridge newly written by Taeyong and the performance where Yuta and Haechan pressed their heads together.

“Punch” fully capitalized on the visual appeal of the music. A giant square ring was projected onto the stage with lasers, and the members performed inside it. When flames shot up, the tension rose as if the audience were watching an actual boxing match. During “2 Baddies,” a large group of dancers joined the stage, and as confetti exploded, the venue transformed into a massive festival grounds.
But it wasn’t all high-octane energy. For “Not Alone” and “Day After Day,” the flashy set pieces were temporarily set aside. On the slowly rotating center stage, the five members’ voices rang out clearly. This was a segment where the audience could truly appreciate NCT 127’s vocals, which are often overshadowed by their powerful performances.

As “0 Mile” and “Summer 127” began, the atmosphere in the venue shifted once again. The members playfully interacted with the audience, and fans sang along effortlessly. During “Getaway,” Yuta was so relaxed that he even lay down on the stage while singing. It felt less like watching a well-choreographed performance and more like a gathering where NCT 127 and their fans were having fun together.
◇They arrived in a car, turned off the lights, and went wild… a nonstop ride
The second half was even more electrifying. As “Pinata” began, NCT 127 drove a Hummer decorated with a poison dart frog pattern right into the audience. After getting out of the car and stepping onto the stage, they literally turned the place into a madhouse. As they ran wildly, shouted, and poured out their energy, the fans responded with a massive sing-along.

“Fire Truck” was the performance that epitomized the fun of the night. A burning city unfolded on the LED screen in the background, and real flames shot up. The members raced across the stage wielding fire extinguishers, and at the end, a water cannon even sprayed the audience. A giant foot-shaped balloon and characters based on Do-young and Jung-woo even made appearances, adding to the laughter. With the staging making it seem as though they were setting fires only to put them out themselves, it was hard to know where to look.
But it didn’t end there. During “Fact Check,” a massive arm-shaped structure covered the stage, and the members performed beneath it with such intensity that it seemed they were about to shatter the stage. Just when you thought the show had already reached its peak, “Hero” (Kick It) followed. As Taeyong’s solo dance, the five members’ precise choreography, and the dragon visuals came together, the venue erupted once again. The energy of the members, dancing as if their bodies would shatter, collided head-on with that of the fans singing at the top of their lungs.

What was most impressive was that all these elements went beyond mere “showcasing of scale.” Although over 100 lasers, flames, water cannons, Kinesis structures, and lifts appeared nonstop, they never overshadowed the music. For example, a boxing ring was featured in “Punch,” a song themed around boxing, while flames and water were incorporated into “Fire Truck,” a song about firefighting, maximizing the character of each track. Combined with the overarching narrative of the performance—escaping a system malfunction to race forward again—each stage segment flowed naturally into the next.

NCT 127’s composure, honed over a decade, was most evident in their on-stage banter. Haechan laughed as he described the opening wire stunt, saying, “It was scary, but it turned out to be safer than I expected. I came down comfortably today.” Jaehyun added, “This moment will never come back. Please enjoy this time to the fullest.” A sense of ease could be felt between the members and fans—a connection that now flows naturally without any forced effort.
It was also a special moment when Do-young and Jung-woo, who are currently serving in the military, appeared in the audience. Do-young, in particular, brought rice cakes to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut, and the members even staged an impromptu “rice cake eating broadcast” right on stage. In a concert filled with massive set pieces, it was these small moments that truly brought home the reality of NCT 127’s past 10 years.

Not only did they showcase their rapping, vocals, and performance skills, but they also demonstrated creative staging that made the show even more entertaining, along with the ease and rapport they shared with the audience. It was a performance that could just as well be called “Hexagon” as NCT 127. The stage was so packed that it made you forget this was a performance by just five members, and even after more than two hours, the audience was still clamoring for “just one more song.”
Having kicked things off in style in Seoul, NCT 127 is now heading out into the world. Starting in Jakarta on October 3, the tour will continue through Hong Kong, Singapore, Saitama, Bangkok, and Manila, before wrapping up in Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, and Macau next January. The momentum of “Neo,” which set Seoul ablaze, is now spreading to stages around the globe.