On Saturday evening, Bucharest welcomed XLOV for a sold-out concert at Sala Palatului, one of the capital’s most renowned venues for large-scale live performances. Organized by K-pop by Kompas Events, the show quickly became one of the most anticipated K-pop events of the season, drawing fans from across the country.
Initially announced at a smaller venue, the concert was relocated to Sala Palatului shortly after tickets sold out. With a capacity of over 4.000 seats, the venue provided the scale required for a production that matched both the audience’s expectations and the group’s artistic vision.
As thousands of lightsticks illuminated the historic hall, anticipation turned into collective excitement. From the opening moments, the atmosphere felt charged and intensely shared, setting the tone for an evening built on connection and energy.
The concert opened with a performance by Midnight Pearls, Romania’s most well-known K-pop cover dance crew. Their confident stage presence and precise choreography were met with enthusiastic applause, immediately engaging the audience and preparing the ground for the main act.
When XLOV took the stage, the atmosphere shifted instantly. Known for their dynamic, elegant, and expressive performances, the group delivered a show defined by precision, emotional intensity, and strong visual storytelling. Each segment felt deliberately constructed: intricate choreography blended seamlessly with immersive lighting and carefully paced transitions, creating a fluid narrative that kept the audience fully engaged.
The setlist combined the group’s signature tracks, including Rizz, Scent, and Drip Drip, with several highly anticipated covers. The audience responded with particular enthusiasm to performances of Gashina by Sunmi, Lovesick Girls by BLACKPINK, and Angel Baby by Troye Sivan, adding an extra layer to the show and highlighting the group’s artistic versatility.
The group’s musical identity — centered on themes of transformation, self-discovery, and human connection — resonated strongly with fans, who sang along and joined in coordinated chants throughout the night. Between songs, the members addressed the audience directly, expressing their gratitude for the warm reception in Bucharest. These moments of interaction reinforced the sense of closeness that shaped the entire concert.
Having attended concerts across different genres, the impact of this performance stood out through its sustained energy and emotional engagement. The audience remained fully present from beginning to end, responding instinctively to every cue, chorus, and pause.
“I’ve been to several K-pop concerts, but the atmosphere here felt incredibly intense,” said one fan who traveled from the other side of the country to attend the show. “Everyone felt connected — the group, the fans, the venue. It was unforgettable.”
The concert experience extended beyond the stage. Fans had access to official merchandise, including photocards, tote bags, T-shirts, posters, and badges, many of which sold out quickly. Following the show, a Meet & Greet session offered fans the chance to interact directly with the members through selfies and group photos. Fans were also able to leave gifts, adding a personal and emotional layer to the evening and further strengthening the bond between XLOV and their audience.
Formed under Korea’s 257 Entertainment, XLOV is a four-member K-pop boy group that officially debuted on January 7, 2025, with their first single album I’mma Be. The group consists of Wumuti (leader and producer), Rui (main dancer), Hyun (main vocalist), and Haru (maknae). The members have quickly drawn attention for their strong stage presence, striking visuals, and a concept that plays with identity and emotional expression.
XLOV’s music combines polished pop production with powerful choreography and memorable hooks. Releases such as I’mma Be, 1 & Only, and tracks from their mini-album UXLXVE have helped build a dedicated international fanbase known as EVOL.
The Bucharest concert was part of XLOV’s European Tour 2026, which includes stops in cities across the continent, among them Poland, Spain, Greece, and Finland. Designed as a complete live experience, each show on the tour brings together music, choreography, and visuals in a way that encourages closeness and active participation from the audience.
Within this broader European journey, the sold-out show in Bucharest stood out through its strong audience response and sustained energy. As the fans slowly left Sala Palatului, one thing was clear: XLOV’s Bucharest concert will remain a memorable highlight of the tour, an evening defined by connection, intensity, and a powerful live presence.
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