ONE OR EIGHT Go "Tokyo Drifting" Into Atlanta With Their 'GATHER' Tour Stop

On April 28, ONE OR EIGHT brought their GATHER tour stop to Center Stage in Atlanta, marking a major milestone for fans as the group’s U.S. debut tour. Debuting on August 16, 2024 under Avex, the eight-member group — MIZUKI, NEO, REIA, RYOTA, TAKERU, TSUBASA, YUGA, and SOUMA— has quickly become known for their high-energy performances, flawless choreography, and razor-sharp precision. With this tour serving as their first official run for U.S. audiences, the Atlanta stop carried a sense of excitement that made the night feel especially meaningful from the start.

Entering Center Stage, fans were greeted by a familiar stage illuminated in purple, with the screen in the backdrop highlighting more than just the name of the tour, but the reason everyone had gathered in the same place: GATHER. The venue space was already alive with excitement, and a multitude of light sticks lit up the room as 1DERZ waved them to the rhythm of “Kawasaki” and “Tokyo Drifting,” creating an atmosphere that felt both electric and unified before the night had even fully begun.

“Tokyo Drifting” opened the night with fans filling the venue with deafening cheers as the group stepped onto a darkened stage. Each member earned their own wave of applause, and the entire venue was on its feet from the first note, setting the pace for a performance that never let the energy dip. Transitioning into purple and white lights that shone over 1DERZ, ONE OR EIGHT seamlessly moved into “Young & Reckless,” a stage that had the whole venue thumping and vibing along. With the crowd fully locked in, the momentum only kept building, and the group made it clear they were in complete control of the room. Keeping the energy going with a smooth transition into red lights, everyone knew what to expect next. ONE OR EIGHT brought a whole new "POWER" to Center Stage, delivering a stage that hit with intensity and confidence from start to finish. The shift in color and tone only amplified the anticipation, making each move and each verse feel bigger than the last.

The group then took a moment to introduce themselves, sparking another round of cheers that made it clear new fans were being drawn into the fold. Their presence on stage felt both polished and approachable, and that balance helped deepen the connection between the members and the audience.

From there, the rap line took center stage for a series of cover performances, beginning with MIZUKI, who was hyped up by the other members as he launched into Hanumankind’s “BIG DAWGS.” The crowd sang along to the all-too-familiar anthem, matching the performance’s force with enthusiasm of their own. Up next, RYOTA covered Ice Spice and Travis Scott’s “Oh Shh,” and the moment only escalated after he removed his shirt, sending the crowd into even louder cheers. Jumping up and down with fists pumping in the air, the members showed no interest in letting the momentum fade. Without a pause, SOUMA followed with a cover of “Cash In Cash Out,” during which fans kept their light sticks lifted high, cheered through every line, and stayed fully engaged with every beat. Closing out the segment, NEO delivered Jay-Z’s “99 Problems,” with the rest of the rap line continuing to hype up the crowd through dance, movement, and constant interaction with fans.

As NEO’s stage came to an end, the venue lights signaled that ONE OR EIGHT was far from finished bringing the energy. The remaining members made their way back to the stage and flawlessly transitioned into “Bet Your Life,” a performance that showcased just how well-rounded the group is. RYOTA especially stood out with a short feature that allowed him to highlight his dance skills, adding another layer to a set that was already packed with momentum. The stage was then illuminated in blue, while the crowd glowed in yellow, the color of happiness, as stand-up mics were set in place. When the members returned to the stage, the audience immediately joined in, singing along to “365” and belting out the chorus as if they had been waiting for this exact moment all night. The performance felt warm, communal, and electric all at once.

Taking the stage back to red, signaling yet another powerful moment, ONE OR EIGHT launched into “Don’t Tell Nobody.” With heavy rap verses and a party-like vibe shared between artist and fans, the group made sure the crowd’s energy never had a chance to settle. The intensity of the performance kept the room buzzing, with each beat landing like another reminder of how locked in the audience was. Dialing the energy back just slightly, the group followed with “Wanna Be With You,” a performance that still kept the venue feeling every bit as alive as the stages before it. Fans shouted “wanna be with you” back to the members each time, turning the song into a call-and-response moment that carried just as much heart as it did energy.

Illuminated in blue once more, the members took turns hyping up the crowd so the momentum never dipped as they moved into their starting formation for an epic performance of “Wanna Be With You.” The moment the first notes hit, the venue erupted all over again, with countless cheers filling the room and echoing throughout the entire set as fans stayed locked in on every move and lyric. From there, the energy only continued to build as ONE OR EIGHT kept the audience fully engaged, making sure the night never lost its pulse. The seamless flow between the lighting, the performance, and the crowd’s response made this stage feel like yet another reminder of just how effortlessly the group knows how to command a room.

Now it was time for the vocalists and dancers to showcase their talents, and they shook the crowd to their cores. The stage darkened as a standalone mic and stool were brought to the corner, and before anyone knew it, YUGA, illuminated by a singular spotlight, began his cover of Pink Sweat$’ “Honesty.” With nothing flashy to distract from the moment, he left the crowd in awe with his unbelievably angelic voice and wide vocal range. The stage then shifted into a stunning red tint, with multiple lights drawing everyone’s attention to the middle as REIA stepped forward and left his heart on the stage with a cover of LAUV’s “NEVER NOT.” The performance carried even more weight knowing how deeply the song resonated with him at just 17, when he was leaving Japan to move to Korea, and that emotional connection came through in every note.

Next, TAKERU took center stage with a performance of Justin Bieber’s “As I Am,” giving him a moment to highlight his dance skills in a showcase that felt polished, smooth, and full of finesse. With pop-inspired movement, locking, and a Michael Jackson-like fluidity, he made the stage feel effortlessly magnetic. Then it was TSUBASA’s turn, and he began in an a cappella style with 5 Seconds of Summer’s “Youngblood,” instantly pulling the entire crowd in. Fans sang along from the very start, turning his performance into another one of those moments where the room felt completely united in the music. Before bringing the members back on stage, TSUBASA partook in a short, but fun call and response where he was say "ONE OR" and the crowd called back, "EIGHT." After getting the entire venue's participation, he was ready to move to the next stage.

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Up next was a beautiful rendition of “180,” as the darkened stage was greeted with four chairs and four silhouettes before the lights came up and the crowd’s attention was drawn to YUGA’s first note. The stage then intentionally transitioned into “DAY ONES,” which had a majority of the crowd cheering while the rest sang and vibed along, making the moment feel both powerful and deeply shared. From there, the night shifted into a dance intro illuminated in green, signaling that the evening was nearing its end, but not before highlighting all eight members’ undeniable sharp precision and killer choreography.

The group kept that momentum going with “SPELLBOUND,” once again showcasing choreography that was as intense as it was exact, keeping the crowd fully locked in from the first move to the last. Next came “KAWASAKI,” which had the crowd jumping alongside the members and singing every word back to them, filling the venue with chants of “Kawasaki, go faster” that echoed through the room. The members then turned the venue into a party as NEO launched into “My Lil’ Heart Attack,” and before long, everyone was pumping their fists in the air, dropping the choreography, and jumping up and down with the crowd.

Not ready to let the energy dip, ONE OR EIGHT immediately rolled into the viral “DSTM,” and once again the venue was filled with fans singing in unison with the group. The final stretch of the main set left the crowd wanting more as the members exited the stage, only for cheers of “ONE OR EIGHT,” “ENCORE,” and “ONE MORE SONG” to break out across the venue until they returned in jeans and tour tees for the encore.

Once back on stage, they delivered “Tokyo Drifting” and “365” with a whole new level of energy, matching the crowd’s excitement beat for beat before taking a moment to share their ending remarks for the night. Starting with TSUBASA and moving down the line, each member thanked 1DERZ for coming to the show, and NEO made sure to note that ONE OR EIGHT was looking forward to their stop in Atlanta. As a final special touch for the tour, the group also introduced a new song titled “Live, Laugh, Loud,” which had the crowd repeating the three words with the members and lifting Ls in the air together, closing the night on a high note that felt just as joyful as it was unforgettable.