One Great Step
{{Short description|2013 concert tour by Infinite}}
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{{Infobox concert
| concert_tour_name = One Great Step
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| caption = Promotional poster
| artist = Infinite
| location = {{hlist|Asia|North America|Europe}}
| type = World
| start_date = {{Start date|2013|08|09}}
| end_date = {{End date|2013|12|14}}
| number_of_legs = 4
| number_of_shows = 31
| last_tour = Second Invasion Evolution Plus
(2012)
| this_tour = One Great Step
(2013)
| next_tour = 2015 Infinite Japan Tour — Dilemma
(2015)
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One Great Step was the first worldwide concert tour by South Korean boy group Infinite. The tour visited arenas and stadiums in Asia, North America, and Europe. The set list consisted of songs from all of the group's previous albums. Derived from American astronaut Neil Armstrong's "one small step" quote, One Great Step was announced during a press conference a day after Infinite celebrated their three-year anniversary. The tour's concept revolves around Infinite's fight against an oppressive government and resolves with the two sides declaring peace.
One Great Step ran from August to December 2013, which saw stops in 21 cities across fourteen countries. Infinite's stage performances were met with positive reviews and, by the end of its run, the concert tour drew an accumulated 150,000 attendees. A pair of encore concerts entitled One Great Step Returns took place the following February and March in Seoul. The final performance was recorded for a live album entitled One Great Step Returns Live, which was released in 2015 and peaked at number three on South Korea's national Gaon Album Chart.
Background
Infinite celebrated their three-year anniversary on June 9, 2013. The following day, the group held a press conference at the Cheongdam-dong branch of CGV MCube cinema in Seoul to announce their first world tour. The event was broadcast globally on Google Online.{{cite web|last=Lee|first=Hye-rin|script-title=ko:인피니트 "데뷔3년만에 월드투어, 흥분된다"|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109615460|website=Osen|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko|date=June 10, 2013}} The concert tour's name is based on American astronaut Neil Armstrong's first words upon stepping on the moon, which was modified from "one small step" to signify Infinite's ambitions.{{cite web|last=Jang|first=Jin-ri|script-title=ko:인피니트 "데뷔 3년 만의 월드투어, 꿈 같다"|url=http://www.joynews24.com/view/751099|website=Joynews24|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko|date=June 10, 2013}} The tour's first promotional poster was unveiled at the ceremony, which showed Infinite walking on the words "One Great Step". The theme drew comparisons to the cover of Japanese boy group Arashi's fifteenth single "Wish", which displayed them walking over their name.{{cite web|script-title=ko:인피니트 월드투어 포스터 표절 의혹|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=011&aid=0002347229|website=Seoul Economy Daily|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko|date=June 14, 2013}} Writing for entertainment website Sports World, Kim Yong-ho felt that the two were identical despite a difference in coloring and the walking direction.{{cite web|last=Kim|first=Yong-ho|script-title=ko:인피니트 월드투어 포스터, 日 아라시 재킷 사진 참고했나?|url=http://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20130612002710|website=Sports World|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko|date=June 12, 2013}} The press conference was subject to criticism for its poor operation.{{cite web|last=Lee|first=Hye-rin|script-title=ko:씨스타-인피니트, 아이돌 후발주자의 짜릿한 '역전승'|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109616525|website=Osen|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko|date=June 12, 2013}} Kim cited the event's technical difficulties, which included being unable to hear fans through video calls, and the host leaving without taking any questions as a reflection of Woollim Entertainment and Infinite's shortcomings for the forthcoming tour.{{cite web|last=Kim|first=Yong-ho|script-title=ko:[연예세상 비틀어보기] 준비 안 된 인피니트에게 월드투어는 '허세'다|url=http://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20130611001945|website=Sports World|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko|date=June 18, 2013}}
Infinite's preparations for One Great Step took place at a concert hall in Paju, Gyeonggi Province and lasted approximately two months.{{cite web|last=Kim|first=Su-ji|script-title=ko:[월투] "칼과 땀의 180분"…인피니트, 팬조련의 진수 (종합)|url=https://www.dispatch.co.kr/19384|website=Dispatch|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko|date=August 9, 2013}} Conceptually, the tour is based on Infinite's uprising "against a fictional government that prohibits music".{{cite web|last=Tuazon|first=Nikko|title=South Korean pop group Infinite overwhelmed by warm reception of Filipino fans during One Great Step concert in Manila|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/music/12826/south-korean-pop-group-infinite-overwhelmed-by-warm-reception-of-filipino-fans-during-one-great-step|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|access-date=November 6, 2021|date=November 7, 2013}} The Infinite members rebelled against the "music police" which attempted to silence them. The storyline ends with the two groups declaring peace, allowing Infinite to perform music.{{cite web|last=Perez|first=Analyn|title=Concert review: Manila is 'Infinitized'|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/333935/concert-review-manila-is-infinitized/story/|website=GMA News Online|publisher=GMA Network|access-date=November 6, 2021|date=November 4, 2013}}
Concert synopsis
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The concert opened with a video played on screen, where the Infinite members were depicted as fugitives.{{cite web|last=Lee|first=Geum-jun|script-title=ko:인피니트, '위대한 첫 걸음' 뗐다… 1만3천 함성 속 '월드 투어' 신호탄|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2013080921353228578|website=Osen|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko|date=August 9, 2013}} Once the video ended, an ensemble of dancers appeared on stage and executed a choreography routine utilizing laser rods.{{cite web|last=Yu|first=Ji-yoon|script-title=ko:인피니트, 첫 월드투어 향한 힘찬 날갯짓 화려했다(종합)|url=http://biz.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20130809000764|website=Herald Economy|publisher=Herald Corporation|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko|date=August 9, 2013}} Following the act, the screen opened as red lights flashed on stage.{{cite web|last=Lee|first=Ji-young|script-title=ko:'월드투어' 인피니트, 그 첫 도약이 시작됐다|url=http://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=201308100246191114|website=Mydaily|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko|date=August 10, 2013}} It revealed Infinite imprisoned behind a steel cage, wearing black suits with gold trimmings.{{cite web|last=Hwang|first=Mi-hyeon|script-title=ko:인피니트, 도약은 시작됐다..월드투어 성공 포문 '열광'|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109658523|website=Osen|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko|date=August 9, 2013}} Bound by handcuffs, they broke free from the restraints and danced to "orchestra-like" music.{{cite web|last=Lee|first=Cory|title=[Review] Infinite Takes "One Great Step" to the World with Fans|url=http://en.tenasia.com/archives/68715|website=Ten Asia|publisher=Korea Entertainment Media|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko|date=August 12, 2013}} The show commenced with Infinite singing "Destiny" on stage illuminated by lasers lights, proceeded by "Tic Toc". Infinite then removed their jackets and showcased a "sexy" silhouette dance sequence. They performed "Paradise" in black tank tops. The group continued with "Wings" and "Inception", the latter of which utilized a dance routine involving chairs. The setlist transitioned to medium-tempo sweet songs as they performed "Can U Smile", "Come to You", and "Nothing's Over" in sophisticated suits, standing behind microphone stands.{{cite web|last1=Na|first1=Ji-yeon|last2=Kim|first2=Mi-kyeong|script-title=ko:[스타캐스트] '리허설도 실전처럼'…인피니트, 월드투어 미리보기|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=420&aid=0000000442|website=Starcast|publisher=Naver|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko|date=August 9, 2013}}
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The production shifted into performances with an emphasis of the members as soloists and units henceforth. Sungjong and Sungyeol sported "neon-color-trimmed" leather jackets as they respectively played a keyboard and deejayed over the track in their electronic music rendition of "1/3". Infinite H, comprising Hoya and Dongwoo, performed the hip-hop numbers "Fly High", "Victorious Way", and "Special Girl".{{cite web|last=Jang|first=Min-hye|script-title=ko:인피니트 월드 투어, 무한한 가능성을 지닌 일곱 청춘의 발돋움|url=http://www.newsinside.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=195735|website=News Inside|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko|date=August 9, 2013}} The music video for the album track "Inconvenient Truth" from Infinite's mini-album New Challenge (2013) was unveiled thereafter. Infinite returned to the stage donning pastel-colored clothing to perform "That Year's Summer" with a sky-blue minibus on set for a "refreshing and bubbly" atmosphere and a vacation feel.{{cite web|last=Kim|first=Ye-na|script-title=ko:단언컨대, 대세돌은 인피니트다…월드투어 성공적 첫 걸음(종합)|url=https://www.tvreport.co.kr/380420|website=TVreport|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko|date=August 9, 2013}} Amidst their performance of "I Like You", the group threw autographed paper airplanes in the air.{{cite web|last=Kim|first=Sung-kyu|author-link=Kim Sung-kyu|script-title=ko:[스타캐스트] 인피니트 투어 노트 - (1) 성규의 서울 공연 후기|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=420&aid=0000000458|website=Starcast|publisher=Naver|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko|date=August 17, 2013}} They also descended from the platform to take pictures with members of the audience on the first and second floors of the venue.
For his solo performance, L created a romantic atmosphere by wearing a "dandy" white suit and sitting on a bench next to a teddy bear. He played an acoustic guitar while singing the track "Love U Like You". Woohyun performed his solo pop number "Beautiful".{{cite web|last=Choi|first=Hyeon-jeong|script-title=ko:인피니트 '원 그레이트 스텝', K팝 콘서트의 정석을 완성하다|url=http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=12305659|website=Ilgan Sports|publisher=JoongAng Ilbo Company|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko|date=August 10, 2013}} At the first live concert, it was structured to emulate a musical with a "cute" dance. He also handed out flowers and rings to the audience during the performance. Sungkyu sang the piano-driven rock song "60 Seconds". He was accompanied by a 14-string orchestra at the inaugural show.
Infinite pivoted to emotional songs starting with "Still I Miss You". As they sang the somber "Mother", childhood photographs taken with their mothers were displayed onscreen. The group returned to upbeat tracks and performed "She's Back", "Entrust", and "Cover Girl" while navigating through the audience on the first through third floors. The singles "Be Mine" and "BTD (Before the Dawn)" were both performed with a live band. A metal guitar riff version of "Come Back Again" played for Infinite's encore performance. They closed the show with "Hysterie" and "With...".
Encore concerts and live album
Infinite appeared as guests on SBS Power FM's radio program Youngstreet on December 20, 2013, and announced a pair of encore concerts.{{cite web|last=Moon|first=Yeon-bae|script-title=ko:인피니트, '월드투어' 앵콜 콘서트…시작과 끝은 국내팬들과|url=https://www.asiatoday.co.kr/view.php?key=912234|website=Asia Today|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko|date=December 20, 2013}} Sungjong described the two shows' concept as being able to play with fans.{{cite AV media notes|title=One Great Step Returns Live|others=Infinite|year=2015|publisher=Woollim Entertainment|id=1038332610|type=liner notes}} Entitled One Great Step Returns, the shows took place at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena in Seoul.{{cite web|last=Kim|first=A-reum|script-title=ko: 인피니트 월드투어 서울 앵콜 콘서트, 2만석 완전 매진···"역시 완판돌"|url=http://www.newsway.co.kr/news/view?tp=1&ud=2014011709050457600|website=Newsway|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko|date=January 17, 2014}} Three previously unreleased songs were performed: Infinite H unveiled the mid-tempo hip-hip number "Alone"; Woohyun played the piano as he sang the ballad "Close My Eyes"; and the newly formed Infinite F—comprising L, Sungjong, and Sungyeol—debuted their track "Heartthrob".{{cite web|last=Kim|first=Ye-na|script-title=ko:인피니트 우현, 솔로곡 '눈을 감으면' 발표…피아노 연주병행|url=https://www.tvreport.co.kr/469806|website=TVreport|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko|date=February 28, 2014}}{{cite web|last=Lee|first=Hye-rin|script-title=ko:인피니트, 귀여운 새 유닛 인피니트F 출격..콘서트서 첫공개|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109795442|website=Osen|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko|date=February 28, 2014}}
Material from Infinite's final encore show was recorded for their first live album entitled One Great Step Returns Live. One week ahead of its distribution, Woollim Entertainment uploaded a 30-second video teaser for the record. Mastered by Christian Wright at the Abbey Road Studios, the 2-disc set was released on April 9, 2015.{{cite web|last=Jo|first=Hye-jin|script-title=ko:인피니트(Infinite), 데뷔 이래 첫 '라이브 음원' 발표…'티저 공개'|url=http://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=118983|website=Top Star News|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko|date=April 2, 2015}} A live version music video for the album track "Tic Toc" from Over the Top (2011) was simultaneously published.{{cite web|last=Kim|first=Ye-na|script-title=ko:인피니트, 오늘(9일) 첫 라이브 앨범 온오프라인 동시 발매|url=http://bntnews.hankyung.com/apps/news?popup=0&nid=04&c1=04&c2=04&c3=00&nkey=201504090920283&mode=sub_view|website=bntnews|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko|date=April 9, 2015}} The album debuted and peaked at number three on the Gaon Album Chart, shifting 14,241 units by the end of the month.{{cite web|script-title=ko:2015년 16주차 Album Chart|url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALBUM&targetTime=16&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week|publisher=Gaon Music Chart|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:2015년 04월 Album Chart|url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALBUM&targetTime=04&hitYear=2015&termGbn=month|publisher=Gaon Music Chart|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko}}
Critical and commercial reception
Park Se-yon of entertainment website Star Today wrote that the "historic" performances were exceptional, noting that there were no lulls throughout the show.{{cite web|last=Park|first=Se-yon|script-title=ko:'대세' 인피니트의 위대한 한 발‥대망의 월드투어 '포문'|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/star/musics/view/2013/08/697688/|website=Star Today|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko|date=August 9, 2013}} In her review for Dispatch, Kim Su-ji called Infinite's world tour their "destiny", but lamented the simplicity in the stage design, lighting, and sets. Columnist Jeff Benjamin of Billboard magazine commended the group's employment of their surroundings, noting that "the boys utilized every part" of the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York despite lacking the "same technology and stage platform" from stages in South Korea. He continued, saying that the group "further proved that K-pop acts do not need to fill out an arena to give a meaningful and visually-impressive concert."{{cite magazine|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|title=Infinite Sends Fans Fainting at Final U.S. Show of World Tour: Live Review|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/5793276/infinite-sends-fans-fainting-at-final-us-show-of-world-tour-live|magazine=Billboard|access-date=November 6, 2021|date=November 19, 2013}} Analyn Perez of GMA News Online wrote that Infinite "pushed the level higher" for the stage design and production at their concert in Manila. Charmaine Cunanan lauded Infinite in her review for the Manila Standard, describing the show as "a perfect mix of amazing performances and a venue to get closer to the fans", saying that it was "impossible not to notice that the show was excellently produced".{{cite web|last=Cunanan|first=Charmaine|title=One Great Step, one great show|url=https://manilastandard.net/lifestyle/133392/one-great-step-one-great-show.html|website=Manila Standard|access-date=November 6, 2021|date=November 13, 2013}}
Ticket sales for the first pair of concerts in Seoul went on sale on June 18 on the online auction website Interpark. The high demand for reservations led the company's servers to crash and admissions sold out.{{cite web|last=Lee|first=Jeong-hyeok|script-title=ko:인피니트, 8월 서울 콘서트 예매 시작과 동시에 서버 다운. 완판돌 이어갔다!|url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201306200100154140012055&servicedate=20130619|website=Sports Chosun|publisher=Chosun Ilbo Company|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko|date=June 19, 2013}} Infinite received 6.264 tonnes of fan rice during the first pair of shows in Seoul, which the group donated to Holt International Children's Services.{{cite web|last=Kim|first=Yu-min|script-title=ko:인피니트, 아동 5만명 한 끼 식사 쌀화환 6톤 기부|url=http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=1376893936558050010|website=TV Daily|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko|date=August 19, 2013}} The group donated an additional 18.26 tonnes of rice to the organization that they received from their pair of encore concerts.{{cite web|last=Choi|first=Jeong-ah|script-title=ko:인피니트, 쌀 18.26톤 홀트아동복지회에 전달|url=http://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20140331021642|website=Sports World|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko|date=March 31, 2014}} Infinite completed 31 shows across fourteen countries and 21 cities, drawing an audience of approximately 150,000.{{cite web|last=Jackson|first=Julie|title=Infinite brings 'One Great Step' to a close|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20131210000902|website=The Korea Herald|publisher=Herald Corporation|access-date=November 6, 2021|date=December 10, 2013}}
Setlist
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- "Destiny"
- "Tic Toc"
- "Paradise"
- "Wings" ({{Korean|hangul=날개|labels=no}})
- "Inception"
- "Can U Smile"
- "Come to You" ({{Korean|hangul=너에게 간다|labels=no}})
- "Nothing's Over"
- "1/3" ({{Korean|hangul=3분의1|labels=no}}) (Sungjong and Sungyeol unit)
- "Special Girl" (Infinite H)
- "That Year's Summer" ({{Korean|hangul=그해여름|labels=no}})
- "I Like You" ({{Korean|hangul=니가 좋다|labels=no}})
- "Love U Like You" (L)
- "Beautiful" (Woohyun)
- "60 Seconds" ({{Korean|hangul=60초|labels=no}}) (Sunggyu)
- "Still I Miss You" ({{Korean|hangul=그리움이 닿는 곳에|labels=no}})
- "Mother" ({{Korean|hangul=엄마|labels=no}})
- "She's Back"
- "Entrust" ({{Korean|hangul=맡겨|labels=no}})
- "Cover Girl"
- "Be Mine" ({{Korean|hangul=내꺼하자|labels=no}})
- "BTD (Before the Dawn)"
- "Man in Love" ({{Korean|hangul=남자가 사랑할 때|labels=no}})
- "The Chaser" ({{Korean|hangul=추격자|labels=no}})
Encore
- "Come Back Again" ({{Korean|hangul=다시 돌아와|labels=no}})
- "Hysterie"
- "With..."
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Notes
- "Request" was added to the set list on September 28, 2013.{{cite web|last=Lee|first=Jin-ho|script-title=ko:인피니트, 泰 공연서 신곡 최초 공개 '4500여 팬 열광~'|url=http://enews24.tving.com/news/article?nsID=250116|website=Enews24|publisher=CJ ENM|access-date=November 6, 2021|language=ko|date=September 30, 2013}}
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- "Destiny"
- "Tic Toc"
- "Paradise"
- "Wings" ({{Korean|hangul=날개|labels=no}})
- "Inception"
- "Can U Smile"
- "Come to You" ({{Korean|hangul=너에게 간다|labels=no}})
- "Alone" (Infinite H)
- "Close My Eyes" (Woohyun)
- "41 Days" ({{Korean|hangul=41일|labels=no}}) (Sungkyu)
- "Heartthrob" (Infinite F)
- "Still I Miss You" ({{Korean|hangul=그리움이 닿는 곳에|labels=no}})
- "Inconvenient Truth" ({{Korean|hangul=불편한 진실|labels=no}})
- "I Like You" ({{Korean|hangul=니가 좋다|labels=no}})
- "White Confession (Lately)" ({{Korean|hangul=하얀 고백|labels=no}})
- "As Good as It Gets" ({{Korean|hangul=이보다 좋을순 없다|labels=no}})
- "Nothing's Over"
- "Entrust" ({{Korean|hangul=맡겨|labels=no}})
- "Cover Girl"
- "Be Mine" ({{Korean|hangul=내꺼하자|labels=no}})
- "BTD (Before the Dawn)"
- "Man in Love" ({{Korean|hangul=남자가 사랑할 때|labels=no}})
- "The Chaser" ({{Korean|hangul=추격자|labels=no}})
Encore
- "Come Back Again" ({{Korean|hangul=다시 돌아와|labels=no}})
- "Julia"
- "With..."
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Shows
=Encore shows=
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| February 28, 2014
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| March 1, 2014 |
References
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