On July 28, 2025, from20 and HELLO GLOOM brought their “ALL EYES ON ME” 2nd European Tour to London, and seriously, what a treat it was!
Even though this was their second time touring Europe, it was their first-ever stop in London. They sadly had to cancel their previous London show during their first European tour, so I’m beyond stoked that from20 and HELLO GLOOM finally made it to the UK!
For those of you new to these talented artists, from20 and HELLO GLOOM are independent artists under WAY BETTER. from20, who founded WAY BETTER, debuted as solo artist in 2021. You might even remember him from the iconic 2nd-gen group Big Star. HELLO GLOOM debuted as solo artist a bit later, in 2022, with his first EP, “Because I Was Young Boy.” And if you’re thinking he looks familiar, you might remember him from his previous group, IMFACT.
I actually had the absolute pleasure of talking to both of them last year! With from20, we touched base on his single “Demon,” while with HELLO GLOOM, we chatted about “MAMACITA.” Definitely check out both interviews if you want to get to know them even better!
Let’s dive into the actual concert! from20 and HELLO GLOOM performed at The Garage. The show kicked off a few minutes after 7 PM with from20’s latest viral track, “Eye Candy.” It’s kinda wild how many people I know (who aren’t even into K-pop!) sent me this song or music video, asking if I knew the artist. That was the moment I realised this song seriously pushed boundaries, even outside of K-pop fan circles.
The show started with a massive bang – everyone was vibing and singing along! Right from the first song, both artists sang together, which I thought was super cool. It really showed how much they love and respect each other. The guys often describe themselves as “one big family.” While I don’t personally love using that phrase to describe a strong relationship (because not everyone has a good relationship with their own family), I totally get what they mean. It’s that deep love and respect for each other that makes them special, besides their insane talent, of course! We’ll get into that in a minute.
After “Eye Candy,” they performed “WEOL” and then took a moment to introduce themselves and thank the fans for coming. They also apologised for not being able to come last year, but honestly, stuff happens, and sometimes things are just out of anyone’s control.
After this first chat, they performed “James Dean,” “Dancing in The Dark,” and “Eyes On Me.”
Then it was time for the solo stages! First up was from20, who slayed with the iconic “Demon” and the OG “Bad Revenge.”
As soon as from20 wrapped his set, it was HELLO GLOOM’s turn for his solo performance, which included his latest single “Somebody” and the iconic “Satellite.”
The guys then took another moment to catch their breath and chat with the fans.
They then performed “Blue,” “Your Love,” followed by “Heaven On Earth.”
Sadly, the show was coming to an end. They performed “TV Star Remix,” “Beat It,” and “내사네빠” (because it’ll be faster for you to forget me than me loving you).
from20 and HELLO GLOOM officially closed the main show with the dance-heavy “MAMACITA.”
It wouldn’t be a K-pop show without the classic encore! After a quick outfit change into their merch, the guys were back on stage with “Drama Remix” and “Chemical,” which officially closed the show.
Speaking of merch, during the concert, they announced that after the show, they’d be holding a hug event for anyone who bought merch. That was such a sweet gesture and seriously made the fans so happy.
from20 and HELLO GLOOM’s London show was even better than I could have imagined. It was amazing seeing them live for the first time after years of supporting them. What stood out the most for me was their live vocals – they can seriously sing, and they definitely let us know their mics were ON. And can we even talk about their energy on stage?! They made everyone feel welcome and ensured everyone was having a good time.
The show in London felt intimate and was absolutely brimming with good energy. If you walked in feeling down, their charisma and energy would have instantly made you feel better. That’s the overall vibe I got from it.
Can’t wait to see what these guys bring next, especially since LIM SEJUN of VICTON, A.C.E’s KANG YUCHAN, and DJ/producer YYJ are the new additions to the WAY BETTER gang! Make sure to keep an eye out for all of them!
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