ONE OR EIGHT kicked off their tour at The Roxy in Los Angeles, CA on April 8th, 2026. The concert started a little late but fans were ready to start when a VCR intro came on. We were then barreling into Tokyo Drift, Young & Reckless, and Power. The trio of openers set an immediate, electric tone and had the crowd hyped from the first beat.
Rap Team Takeover
After a brief intro and a staged split—half the group leaving the stage—the Rap Team took center. BIG DAWGS by MIZUKI was a strong rap opening. It was followed by RYOTA’s Oh Shhh… where he seemed to forget his shirt. Which moved to SOUMA’s Cash In Cash Out and into NEO’s 99 Problems. Each member got spotlight moments, delivering gritty, confident performances that contrasted nicely with the group’s more pop material.
Shift to Melodic Moments
Regrouping, the full unit moved into smoother territory with BET YOUR LIFE. They brought out the microphone stands for 365 before a band-arranged Don’t Tell Nobody. It wrapped up nicely with the upbeat Wanna be with. These numbers showcased tighter harmonies and stagecraft.
Vocal Team Highlights
The Vocal Team segment featured strong solo showcases: YUGA taking on Pink Sweat$ with Honesty and REIA channeling Lauv on Never Not. We then switched to TAKERU bringing Justin Bieber–style emotion to As I Am and TSUBASA leaning into 5SOS vibes on Youngblood before everyone was back out for 180 One Eighty. The band then rallied fans to hold up phone lights for Day Ones, creating an intimate, communal moment.
A focused dance break propelled the set into a kinetic stretch: Spellbound, KAWASAKI, My Lil’ Heart Attack, and DSTM kept energy high and choreography sharp.
Encore, New Song, and Fan Interaction
The encore opened with a danced version of 365. During the MC segment, the group thanked fans, introduced a new track—Live Laugh Loud (新曲)—and took a photo with the audience. They revealed an Instagram poll result and a member lottery pick: Tokyo Drift would be played again. They closed by praising the West Coast and promising to return.
Closing with gratitude—“west coast is the best coast”—and promises to return, ONE OR EIGHT left The Roxy buzzing. The set offered something for every fan: rap grit, vocal, choreography, and genuine crowd interaction, plus a couple surprises that made the Los Angeles stop feel both intimate and celebratory. This is just the start of the tour so we’re sure to see more of them.
Also, stay tuned for another special interview with the group coming soon!
Photos: Aaron Velarde
