ALL (H)OURS made Time Stop in ATLANTA

Under Eden Entertainment,  ALL (H)OURS debuted on January 10th, 2024, with their EP All Ours. The group consists of seven members: their leader Kunho, Youmin, Xayden, Minje, Masami, Hyunjin, and their maknae On:N. The group’s name is a word play on the phrase, “all ours,” meaning they are fully dedicated to giving everything and putting their utmost effort in every moment at all times. And this fancon, proved right.

The evening opened with “Wao Wao,” establishing the tone for the rest of the night. The performance was marked by high impact choreography, synchronized formations and impressive vocal stability despite the heavy routines. Min(ut)es, All (H)ours’ fandom name, did not disappoint either. Their response was immediate as the boys appeared on stage, matching the group with loud cheers and applause. One of the group’s memorable interactions with Min(ut)es was right after their introductions. They were getting ready to perform their next song, “Gotcha,” when fans noticed Masami’s untied shoe and quickly pointed it out. The members laughed at Masami who was quick to tie his shoes, sending hearts and thanked the fans in English, Korean and Japanese, earning giggles and cheers from Min(ut)es as well. 

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Halfway through the fancon, the boys transition into a game segment that showcased their personalities beyond the choreography. Each member had to draw a paper with a random challenge, those who failed were subject to a penalty making their competitive spirit ignite. Masami, who had failed the challenge at previous stops, finally won after successfully doing elephant spins and doing two of his signature jump spins without falling. Minje’s aegyo attempt was quickly declared a failure by both fans and members, making him the first of four having a punishment . Xayden had to make ten hearts and ten seconds, but stumbled after the fifth one,unsure of what to do next. Kunho got lucky, easily spelling his name in English with his hips, earning him a pass. However, Youmin’s cute version of their song got an immediate fail when he started scooting on the floor cutely. While On:N’s kiss or slap challenge got him four kisses from his hyungs getting him a pass, even if he didn’t really enjoy it. And finally, Hyunbin didn’t even get halfway through his English tongue twister, before he became the final member to have a penalty.The resulting punishment? Minje, Xayden, Youmin, and Hyunbin having to do a sexy dance to Mommae by Jay Park. Min(ut)es clearly enjoyed the dance much to their delight and excitement. The other members, however, tried to cover their eyes and hide from their “sexy” dancing.

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The fancon also consisted of a series of cover performances. Their performance of Blood Sweat & Tears by BTS stood out as one of their most memorable ones of the night. Their fluid movements and intensity left me completely starstruck. The members later split into units, covering Trendsetter by Connor Price and Haviah Mighty, as well as There’s Nothing Holding Me Back by Shawn Mendes. Both songs were covered really well, and the members were roaming side to side as they played and interacted with the fans.

Later on, they performed my favorite song of the night, “Gimme Gimme.” I was captivated from the initial dance break; I did not expect to see such intensity and acrobatic elements before the song even started. The fans as well, fueled with their contagious energy, loudly singing along and cheering for the group.

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By the end of the evening, even after the members left and the lights began to dim, the energy in the room lingered. ALL (H)OURS demonstrated not only their undeniable stage power and jaw-dropping performances, they also showcased their ability to connect with Min(ut)es. ALL (H)OURS delivered a fancon that balanced humor, charisma and an impressive performance ability. While my night started with full curiosity about the group, it ended with admiration and a new group to keep an eye out for.

Written by Erika Hernandez