[Recap + Interview] Lee Young Ji ALL OR NOTHING Tour Shines at The Novo

Lee Young Ji started her ALL OR NOTHING World Tour on September 1st, 2024 in Los Angeles at The Novo. Excited fans came together to enjoy the artist’s vibrant personality. Her engaging performances made for a memorable evening of laughter and connection. 

Lee Young Ji previously clinched victories in High School Rapper 3 and Show Me The Money 11. This is how the artist became well-known and now she has kicked off her World Tour.

Ready to See LA

Before the start of the concert, chatted with Young Ji regarding her anticipation of the US tour. She promptly expressed her excitement about hearing the voices, witnessing expressions, and receiving cheers from her fans. 

The show began with “16(Intro)” and “My Name is Lee Young Ji” setting the mood for the night right away. Lee Young Ji’s powerful presence on stage was accompanied by a live band. This captivated the audience as she delivered a mesmerizing performance. The crowd showed excitement by singing along and cheering as the concert unfolded. She noted that having a song to introduce herself has come in handy, the first joke of many throughout the night. 

Lee YoungJi’s bond with her fans was felt throughout the evening. She unexpectedly approached the barricade to perform “My Cat”. This created a moment that will be remembered by her fans for a long time. Her set-list for the show featured tracks such, as “Day & Night” and “ADHD”. Each delivered with her signature high energy that defines her performances. 

To everyone’s surprise, she brought some fans up on stage to dance with her during “That’s My Girl.” It was a fun and carefree moment that had Lee Young Ji joking later on that it was a good experience, but she likely wouldn’t do it again. Her talent, for mixing humor into her performance captivated and amused the audience. 

To further get the crowd involved, Lee Young Ji divided the audience for a call-and-response chant in the songs “DNA” and “Blue Check”. The crowd enthusiastically joined in fostering a feeling of togetherness and enthusiasm in the venue. This engaging method further strengthened the bond, between the performer and her supporters. 

Collaborations with Lee Young Ji

A memorable moment happened as a fan dressed up as Lee Young Ji from her well-known YouTube series “No Prepare” came on stage. They surprised everyone by rapping pH-1’s verse in the song “Not Sorry” live. The spontaneous act was well received by the audience. Highlighted the close connection between Lee Young Ji and her fans. In our conversation, she mentioned that post-tour, she plans to dedicate herself to her show, new music, and to collaborate with a popular figure. She told us to stay tuned for updates as the collaboration is with someone everyone likes.

The concert continued with “Witch” and “Deja Vu,” with the live band and smoke enhancing the excitement of the performance. To end the night was the song “Tell Me” but the excitement didn’t stop there. Lee Young Ji came back for an encore and sang “Englishman, in New York ” a popular cover that has been making waves recently. Then, she pretended to leave the stage once again. She promptly ran back out to perform “Fighting,” and “Smoke,” leaving the crowd on a high note.

End of a Night and Conversation

Lee Young Ji’s performance at The Novo was a testament to her talent, energy, and ability to connect with her fans. The combination of a live band, her humor, and her engaging stage presence made for a night that was as entertaining as it was memorable.

For our final question with Lee Young Ji, we asked her what she was most proud of [from the beginning to now]. She stated that she is so proud of herself for the many things she has accomplished. The most recent is charting first with her newest song “Small Girl.” Her ALL OR NOTHING World Tour has completed, but hopefully fans catch her next tour.

Article & Photos by: Aaron Velarde