K-pop boy group AMPERS&ONE have had a lot of ground to cover this year. Their “Born to Define” tour brought the group across the U.S. for nearly a month this summer, with a schedule that stretched from Washington, D.C. to California and plenty happening outside the hours they spent onstage. Somewhere between soundchecks, rehearsals, travel days, and meeting ANDEAR in city after city, the members also found time to document their experiences.
Exclusively for EnVi’s Photo Diary series, AMPERS&ONE takes us along for the ride through photos captured by the members themselves. What ended up on their cameras says a lot about how AMPERS&ONE spent that time. There are the expected pre-show selfies and backstage preparations, but also a piano Siyun couldn’t resist playing, Kyrell chasing good natural light, pizza stops, sightseeing, candid photos of the members, and snapshots taken for no other reason than someone looked good in the moment.
The group shares those photos alongside their own commentary, opening up their camera rolls for an exclusive look at “Born to Define” onstage, backstage, and everywhere the tour took them. Whether you’ve followed AMPERS&ONE from the beginning or are meeting the group for the first time, consider this an introduction from the people who know them best: each other.
AMPERS&ONE Hits the Road
“AMPERS&ONE’s US Tour has officially begun!” – SEUNGMO
Getting ready for the stage – MACKIAH
“A pre-show selfie for ANDEAR before hitting the stage! ✌️” – JIHO
“Alright, everyone, come here! Brian hyung? Siyun hyung? Where’d you guys go?” – SEUNGMO
“Ooo who’s this handsome guy~ About to kill the stage!” – BRIAN
“After seeing other signatures on the wall at the Logan Square Auditorium, we knew we had to leave our mark as well! Found a clear spot under the light, so everyone could spot it easily!” – KYRELL
MEANWHILE, BACKSTAGE…
“Final preparations before taking the stage! Let’s have a great time today!” – SIYUN
“AMPERS&ONE in Chicago~” – MACKIAH
“Was feeling good this day while waiting in the green rooms! I really like taking mirror selfies, especially with my digital camera. I carry it everywhere I go!” – KYRELL
“A photo Kyrell took for us! Kamden’s best pose — double V!” – KAMDEN
“Sound check time~ Ready to see ANDEAR” – BRIAN
“Our most important essentials: our microphones and in-ears! Ready for the show!” – KAMDEN
MOMENTS BEFORE SHOWTIME
“I spotted a piano backstage and decided to play a song I used to practice when I was younger. It’s been so long since I last played, so it felt a little awkward!” – SIYUN
“I was obsessed with mirror candids for a while! And the blush looks cute too, right?” – KAMDEN
“Getting ready before the show, but why do I look so zoned out?” – JIHO
“Alright, let’s go have some fun with ANDEAR!” – SEUNGMO
“gotta make sure I can hear the music 😉” – MACKIAH
“stretching so I can dance my heart out soon” – MACKIAH
“Got our cloaks on~ Concert’s about to start!” – BRIAN
ANDEAR ARE YOU READY?
“Seeing ANDEAR having so much fun with us and cheering so passionately made me feel really proud. And our light stick is so beautiful!” – KAMDEN
“Time to go do rehearsals~ In my new outfit hehe!” – BRIAN
“Another day, another morning, another rehearsal~” – BRIAN
A FEW STOPS ALONG THE WAY
“We in Detroit! Had some good Detroit pizza that day~” – BRIAN
“A dinner menu recommended by ANDEAR! PIZZAAAAA!!!! YUM” – MACKIAH
“On our way to the next city~ The weather was so nice that I could barely keep my eyes open~ ☀️😆” – BRIAN
KYRELL’S CAMERA ROLL
“Beautiful day at the Washington Square Park in NY! Told Brian to pose for a quick flick! Wish we could have stayed there longer; it was so nice.” – KYRELL
“Mackiah was looking good in the sunlight, so I had to snap a photo for him! Nothing beats natural lighting! This was right after he killed it freestyle rapping!” – KYRELL
“Seeing the members standing together, there was a moment where I realized how grateful I am to have them. And so I told them, “look at me real quick” to capture this candid moment. They’re lowkey aura-farming though.” – KYRELL
Photos: Courtesy of AMPERS&ONE members | Graphics: Srishti Bhawal
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