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| Photo Cr. Thomas Ma // KpopWise |
The Palladium Times Square hosted part of K-pop excellence on September 5 as tripleS Alphie took the stage for their '@% Alpha Percent' tour. The eight-member unit delivered a commanding 90-minute performance that demonstrated why they've become one of the most exciting acts in the current K-pop landscape. The members Yooyeon, Kotone, Nien, Lynn, Hayeon, Shion, Chaewon, and Jiyeon. maintained an impressive level of energy that kept the fans WAV engaged throughout the evening.
The setlist had great pacing and variety, seamlessly blending high-energy dance tracks with moments of atmospheric introspection. Early highlights like "Bionic Power" and "Black Soul Dress" established the group's commanding stage presence, while mid-show performances of "Atmosphere" and "Inner Dance" showcased their ability to shift gears and create more nuanced, emotive moments.
The strategic placement of four ment segments allowed the members to connect with their New York audience and break for water of course while giving everyone—performers and fans alike—brief respites from the relentless choreography. The members practiced English statements to express their happiness to be in New York for either the first or second time, but got so excited that they forgot words endearing WAV.
What distinguished this concert from typical K-pop showcases was tripleS Alphie's cohesive group chemistry and synchronized precision no matter the lineup of members. Songs like "Girls' Capitalism" and "Hit the Floor" demonstrated razor-sharp choreography executed with remarkable unity, while tracks such as "Cherry Talk" and "Love2Love" revealed the group's playful, charismatic side. The dedicated dance performance segment particularly highlighted their technical prowess, drawing enthusiastic reactions from the audience.
The concert's final parts built to a powerful crescendo with "Rising" and "Are You Alive" serving as anthemic rallying cries before while the members performed the lively Too Hot" and "Midnight Flower" with their own set of lightsticks. This thoughtful sequencing prevented audience fatigue and instead amplified anticipation for each subsequent song. The closing number "37.5 Celsius" left fans wanting more—always the mark of a well-constructed show.
The Palladium Times Square proved an ideal venue for this performance, with its intimate capacity allowing for genuine connection between the group and their fans while making it seem like a family event.
tripleS Alphie's stop in New York firmly established them as a unit to watch in the ever-evolving K-pop scene. Their ability to deliver consistently strong vocals while executing demanding choreography, combined with genuine warmth during their ment segments, created a concert experience that felt both professionally polished and personally engaging. For fans who attended, this September evening at the Palladium will likely stand as a highlight of their concert-going year.
Photography by Thomas Ma @thomasma__
Thanks to Modhaus for the opportunity.