ChRocktikal in Warsaw

1 hour ago

3 min read

On September 23rd, we headed to Palladium in Warsaw for ChRocktikal's concert. The

weather didn't stop fans from lining up outside the venue since the early hours. The

anticipation was through the roof, so when the lights finally went out and the guys hit the first

notes of Intro : CRTK, the crowd absolutely lost it. There was something magical about this

evening—it was the grand finale of their first world tour "CRTK The Beginning".

Photography by Aleksandra Smoczyńska

From the very first second, ChRocktikal showed exactly how professional they are. Even

some minor technical issues right at the start couldn't throw them off. The band immediately

turned the glitch into a joke. While the crew was fixing the gear, Siyeon listened to the fans'

requests and saved the day by singing a short snippet of her solo track Paradise. Because of these technical hiccups, the band actually had to restart their hit song PEACE three times! But instead of getting frustrated, the whole room just burst into laughter. It really

showed off their great stage presence and how they can handle any unexpected situation

with a huge dose of humor.

The setlist was a total rollercoaster. Heavy, darker tracks like REQUIEM and Guilty

showed off their fierce side, backed by massive fanchants echoing through the venue. Mid-set, Siyeon stepped backstage for a moment, leaving the boys to completely take over. They treated us to an incredible jam session, even sneaking in a surprise cover of Oasis's Cigarettes & Alcohol. You could just tell they absolutely love playing together—they were having a blast and goofing around on stage, making sure there wasn't a single dull moment.

What happened during their ments will definitely go down in history. The group took on a massive challenge and actually communicated with the crowd in Polish throughout the entire show! And they did an amazing job—they weren't just reciting memorized lines; they genuinely reacted to the fans and joked around naturally. It's rare to see a band show that level of dedication to connecting with a local audience.

The Warsaw stop also featured a very special moment: bassist Junyoung was celebrating his birthday that day. The Polish crowd did not disappoint, singing the traditional "Sto lat" (Happy Birthday) to him no less than four times over the course of the night. On the fourth try, the staff brought a birthday cake onto the stage. The band threw on some paper party hats they got straight from a fan in the front row, and the birthday boy—as tradition demands—ended up with frosting smeared all over his face.

Between the heavy, rock-infused bangers, there was also plenty of room for pure emotion. During their beautiful ballads, such as Green, fans turned on their phone flashlights, creating a breathtaking ocean of light, singing the lyrics at the top of their lungs along with the vocalist.

After snapping the obligatory group photo with the audience and delivering a highly

emotional performance of Memory Box during the encore, the "CRTK The Beginning" tour officially came to an end. ChRocktikal gave it their absolute 100%, serving up an evening

packed with laughter, incredible music, and genuine connection with their fans.

Finish your review

Review by Aleksandra Smoczyńska

Photography by Aleksandra Smoczyńska

ChRocktical in Palladium, Warsaw, September 23rd.

Gallery