SE SO NEON Wraps <NOW> in North America with Their Rock Energy in Los Angeles
- Rebecca R
- Oct 6
- 2 min read
Korean rock singer-songwriter SE SO NEON (새소년) hit the Los Angeles stage while on their <NOW> North American Tour. Originally a three member band, SE SO NEON is now a solo venture led by singer and guitarist SoYoon (황소윤). She was accompanied on tour by Gyun on drums and Spencer Zhan on bass, the three illuminating Los Angeles' The Wiltern with their alternative and indie rock sound.
Indie rock artist SASAMI opened the night with a stunning performance, her tracks layering synth, rock and alternative elements. SASAMI danced around the stage, her long hair whipping as she rocked out on the guitar. The audience cheered loudly as she brought out her french horn and enchanted everyone before diving into "Nothing But A Sad Face On."
The <NOW> setlist was packed with iconic guitar riffs and SoYoon's smooth and booming vocals. Fans cheered along through the performance, keeping the energy lifted from beginning to end. Blending older hits and newer releases, the night was filled with SE SO NEON's versatile catalogue. "E" opened the show, emphasizing the group's musicality from the very first moment on stage. Calling back to the start of SE SO NEON, they performed hit song "The Wave" and "Summer Plumage," both off 2017's EP 여름깃 (Summer Plumage).
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SoYoon took a moment to share her experiences traveling with her music, from staying in nice hotels to shitty ones and even on the streets. She realized, "Your home is you, it's not a place," to which the crowd erupted in supportive cheers. Sharing in the touching moment about her journey and art with fans, she headed into newer tracks "Remember!" and "NOW" from 2025 debut album <NOW> .
in 2017, debut EP 여름깃 (Summer Plumage) earned a nomination for Best Rock Album along with a win for "The Wave" as Best Rock Song at the Korean Music Awards. The group went on to earn Rookie of the Year, showing right out of the gate they were a strong force in the industry. Their versatility and powerful sound paired with emotional themes and lyrics continue to resonate with audiences worldwide. Their newest release <NOW> covers themes of self discovery and living in the present, taking SE SO NEON's music with on their journey of transformation.
SE SO NEON wrapped their North American tour in Los Angeles and will complete stops through Europe, Asia and Australia.
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