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February 15th was insane! Jay B, our beloved GOT7 leader, and the incredibly talented JUNNY graced Milan with their SECRET SHOW at the Fabrique, brought to us by the amazing Kpop Italia. And guess what? I was there! Let me tell you, it was a night I won’t soon forget.

GOT7 has been my jam since “Just Right” back in 2015, and “If You Do” (from the MAD EP, also 2015 – a total banger!) is still on my K-pop playlist. I’ve already reviewed shows for Jackson, BamBam, and Yugyeom (almost had Mark Tuan too, but sob his European tour got cancelled last year). Four out of seven members down – almost there! Just three more to complete the GOT7 solo concert bingo card! (Fingers crossed I get to see them all together someday too!) Seriously though, I’m so grateful for these opportunities, and I hope my reviews bring you all some vicarious joy!

Okay, enough about me, let’s talk about the show! JUNNY and Jay B totally killed it!

JUNNY kicked things off, and it was my third time seeing him live. I’m not kidding when I say he gets better every single time. He started with “RUSH” (from his latest dopamine EP), followed by “AURA” and “TASTE.” If you’re not already obsessed with JUNNY, let me remind you: this guy is a ridiculously talented R&B singer and songwriter with a voice that could melt glaciers. Plus, he’s written songs for artists like SHINee! I had a pleasure to interviewed him back in 2023.

After that quick intro, JUNNY blessed us with “By My Side” (one of my faves!), “MOVIE,” and “optimist!” Then, he dropped a bomb – he’s working on new music that’s coming super soon! Keep your eyes peeled for that!

Next up was “INVITATION,” which I loved seeing live again (it was even better than Barcelona at Bubble Pop!). Then came “Not About You,” and… well, we all knew what was coming next, right? “nostalgia,” with Jay B sliding in so smoothly, MJ would be jealous! Their duet was everything. It felt like two friends just vibing on stage, the chemistry was off the charts!

After “nostalgia,” they performed “FAME” together, and then it was time for JUNNY to take a bow and leave the stage to Jay B.

This was my first time seeing Jay B solo, and wow. Even on stage, he has this adorable shyness that just makes you love him even more. He launched into his solo set with “B.T.W,” “Livin’,” and “The Way We Are,” followed by “Take It Easy,” “swich it up,” and “Count on me.” The dude is an insane live singer, and his dance moves? Chef’s kiss. And that shyness just makes it all the more endearing!

He took a breather to thank the fans and talked about how much it meant to him to be there solo and feel so much love. Milan definitely showed him (and JUNNY!) some serious love! The fans even serenaded them with a few lines from the Italian song “Sei Bellissimo” (“You’re very handsome”). I hope someone backstage explained the meaning to them, because it was so sweet! (They sang it for JUNNY earlier too!).

Back to the show! Jay B continued with “in to you,” “AM PM,” and “right back!” Then, he performed “Crash,” which I had been waiting for all night! Finally! It was amazing. He closed the set with “Inside” and “Cloud Nine.”

Just when we thought it was over, Jay B surprised us by performing “Take It Easy” again! He really didn’t want the night to end. After a quick group photo, it was time to say goodbye.

Overall, the show was incredible. JUNNY proved yet again that he’s a force to be reckoned with, and I can’t wait for his new music! And Jay B? A total gem. A talented singer and dancer with the warmest smile that makes every fan feel seen and appreciated. He’s a rare find in this industry, and I hope he never changes. That’s what I love about GOT7 – each member has their own unique vibe, and together they’re unstoppable.

So, four GOT7 members down, three to go! Will I ever see them all solo and together? Only time will tell!
In the meantime, make sure you follow JUNNY and Jay B on all their socials! And a huge shoutout to K-pop Italia, Marianna Baroli, and MAUVE Company for making this happen and having me! It was an absolute pleasure!