LIVE REVIEW — ARTMS Bring The Art of Blue Blood to Orlando for a Night of Music and LOONA Nostalgia

by Shay Claudio • October 16, 2026

On October 10, ARTMS brought their tour, The Art of Blue Blood, to The Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida, for a night full of incredible performances, fan interactions, and plenty of LOONA nostalgia. As someone whose biases are HeeJin and JinSoul, this was a concert I was especially excited to attend. I was looking forward to seeing HeeJin perform “sAvioR,” hearing “Pixel Memory” live, and experiencing “Virtual Angel” in person, since that was the song that got me into ARTMS in the first place. There were so many things I was looking forward to, but getting to experience all of it with a room full of fans who were just as excited made the night even better.

I got to The Plaza Live around 5 p.m., and one of the first things I noticed was how welcoming everyone was. Fans were handing out freebies to other fans, and people were complimenting each other’s outfits while waiting for the show to start. So many people showed up wearing angel wings or recreating outfits inspired by ARTMS and their music videos, which was honestly so cute to see. Everyone put so much thought into their looks, and it was fun seeing how creative people got with them. Concerts are always better when the fans are just as excited to be there as you are, and you could already feel that energy before we even made it inside.

It was also really special seeing how many LOONA lightsticks were in the crowd. ARTMS consists of HeeJin, HaSeul, Kim Lip, JinSoul, and Choerry, five members who were previously part of LOONA before going on to continue their musical journey together as ARTMS. Unfortunately, HaSeul was unable to join the Orlando show because she was on hiatus while recovering from an injury, so only four members were there that night. Even with one member missing, the crowd was full of love for the group, and seeing so many LOONA lightsticks around was a reminder of how long fans have been supporting these girls. There is so much history behind ARTMS, and I think that connection is a big part of what makes seeing them live so special.

By the time the show started at 7 p.m., the venue was packed. The concert opened with “Hyper Crush,” followed by “BURN” and “Blue Blood,” immediately getting everyone excited. Throughout the night, the members kept mentioning how much they loved Orlando and how loud the crowd was. They also commented on how full the venue was, which made sense because it was a sold-out show! It was really nice hearing them acknowledge the crowd and seeing how much they appreciated the energy everyone was giving them. Sometimes you can tell when an artist is genuinely having a good time with the audience, and those little comments made the night feel even more special.

The first part of the setlist continued with “Candy Crush,” “Verified Beauty,” and “Sparkle,” giving everyone a chance to enjoy more of ARTMS’s music before moving into the next act. One thing I really liked about the concert was how it was split into different sections, with each act bringing something different to the show. There were group performances, solo stages, covers, and plenty of opportunities for the members to interact with fans. The show never felt like it was just moving from one song to another. It gave the members room to show different sides of themselves while still celebrating what ARTMS has become as a group.

Act 2 was definitely one of the sections I was most excited for, especially because of my love for HeeJin and JinSoul. HeeJin performed “sAvioR,” and getting to see her solo was such a highlight for me. As a HeeJin bias, I had been looking forward to this performance, and it was so nice getting to see her have that moment onstage. She has such a strong presence as a performer, and I always love seeing her do her own thing. Even though I love watching ARTMS perform together, there is something special about seeing your bias get a solo stage and being able to focus on everything they bring to a performance.

The solo stages continued with Kim Lip performing “Twilight,” a LOONA solo song, followed by HeeJin and Kim Lip teaming up for a cover of S.E.S.’s “Be Natural.” JinSoul then performed “Singing in the Rain,” one of my favorite songs from LOONA’s solo debut era, and Choerry performed “Eclipse.” As someone who loves JinSoul, getting to see her perform “Singing in the Rain” was another moment I was really happy to experience. These songs have been around for years, and hearing them included in the setlist brought back so many memories of the members’ time in LOONA.

JinSoul and Choerry also performed “Tango,” which was another fun addition to the setlist. I really enjoyed how this section gave every member a chance to shine individually while also including a few performances with other members. It reminded me of just how much talent these girls have and how different their styles can be. Even if you have one particular bias you are most excited to see, there is always something to appreciate when the members get their own moments onstage. For me, getting to see both HeeJin and JinSoul perform songs I was excited about made this part of the concert even more memorable.

The show continued with Act 3, featuring “Starlight,” an ODD EYE CIRCLE song, and an acoustic version of “Not Friends.” The original “Not Friends” is already a memorable song in the LOONA universe, so hearing the ARTMS version performed acoustically was a nice change of pace. It was followed by “Icarus Gang,” bringing the focus back to the group’s newer material. I think one of the best things about ARTMS’s setlist was how it managed to bring together different parts of the members’ musical history without taking away from what they are doing now. There were plenty of songs for newer fans to enjoy, but longtime fans also got moments that felt familiar and nostalgic.

Act 4 started with a behind-the-scenes segment about the making of “Born Stunner,” which led into the performance itself. I always appreciate when artists include little extras like this in their concerts because it gives fans a glimpse into the work behind the music. After “Born Stunner,” the group performed “Obsessed” and “Icarus,” bringing the main set to a close. By this point, the crowd had been loud throughout the night, and the members had already made it clear how much they were enjoying their time in Orlando.

Then came the encore, which was another reason I was so excited for this concert. ARTMS returned to perform “Pixel Memory” and “Virtual Angel,” and getting to hear these songs live was something I had been looking forward to since I got my ticket. “Virtual Angel” especially meant a lot to me because it was the song that introduced me to ARTMS. There is always something different about hearing the song that first got you interested in an artist performed right in front of you. You remember what made you fall in love with the music in the first place, and suddenly you’re standing in a room full of people who love it just as much as you do.

“Virtual Angel” is such an iconic song for ARTMS, and hearing it live in a sold-out venue with everyone around me sharing that excitement was easily one of the moments I was most looking forward to. It was also really cool seeing how many fans had their angel wings on throughout the night, especially knowing how much the song and its visuals have become part of ARTMS’s identity. Seeing everyone recreate outfits and bring little details inspired by the group made the whole experience feel connected, even before the music started. It was one of those things that made looking around the venue just as fun as watching the stage.

After more fan interactions and goodbyes, the members performed “Air” before ending the night with “love4eva,” originally by LOONA’s yyxy. I thought “love4eva” was such a sweet way to close the concert. With so many LOONA lightsticks in the audience and so many songs throughout the night connected to the members’ previous work, ending with a LOONA song felt like a little love letter to the fans who have been there through it all. Even though ARTMS is building its own identity, the members’ history together is still something that fans cherish, and moments like this make that connection feel especially meaningful.

From the fans handing out freebies and complimenting each other’s outfits to the angel wings everywhere and the members repeatedly telling us how much they loved Orlando, the entire night felt welcoming. It was also nice seeing how much the crowd showed up for ARTMS, especially with the concert selling out and the members noticing just how loud and full the venue was. ARTMS has such an interesting story because the members have already shared so much history through LOONA, their individual releases, and now this new chapter together. Seeing only four members onstage because of HaSeul’s injury-related hiatus was a reminder that things don’t always go exactly as planned, but the amount of love in that room made it clear how much fans care about all five members. I really hope HaSeul is able to recover comfortably and return when she is ready, because she was missed. The Orlando crowd brought so much energy, the members seemed genuinely happy to be there, and the fans made the whole experience even more fun. Between the nostalgia, the solo stages, and the songs that brought everyone together, The Art of Blue Blood was a concert I was really happy to be part of. I went in excited to see ARTMS, and I left with an even bigger appreciation for the members and the community of fans surrounding them.

ARTMS Live Review by Shay Claudio.
ARTMS Live Photos provided by Shay Claudio.