{"id":91434,"date":"2026-01-06T19:52:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T19:52:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/91434\/"},"modified":"2026-01-06T19:52:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T19:52:30","slug":"le-sserafim-rings-in-the-new-year-with-a-crazy-times-square-performance-amnewyork","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/91434\/","title":{"rendered":"LE SSERAFIM rings in the New Year with a \u2018CRAZY\u2019 Times Square performance \u2013 amNewYork"},"content":{"rendered":"

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LE SSERAFIM performed in Times Square on New Year\u2019s Eve.<\/p>\n

Photo by Amanda Moses<\/p>\n

LE SSERAFIM rang in the New Year with a \u201cCRAZY\u201d performance on ABC\u2019s Dick Clark\u2019s New Year\u2019s Rockin\u2019 Eve with Ryan Seacrest, lighting up a snowy Times Square before millions of viewers worldwide.<\/p>\n

For the fourth consecutive year, Rockin\u2019 Eve saw a surge in viewership, with Nielsen ratings reporting a 33% increase, averaging 18.8 million viewers between 11:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. As the network celebrated its 54th New Year\u2019s Eve broadcast, the night also marked a historic first: two K-pop acts took part in the festivities. While the beloved HUNTR\/X singers from the animated hit K-Pop Demon Hunters<\/a> performed in Las Vegas, LE SSERAFIM brought the heat to New York City\u2019s iconic ball drop.<\/p>\n

When members Huh Yunjin, Kim Chaewon, Kazuha, Sakura, and Hong Eunchae stepped onto the Times Square stage, a roar erupted from fans packed below, echoing through the frigid night air. Dressed in red corset tops adorned with fur trim and sequins, the group powered through the cold with flawless performances of \u201cSPAGGETI\u201d and \u201cCRAZY.\u201d<\/p>\n

The bitter temperatures did little to deter revelers, many of whom waited for hours for a glimpse of the group as they prepared to take the stage. Although the performance itself was largely obscured from street level, the excitement among fans never waned.<\/p>\n

Bronx native Zari Greene, 19, arrived at 46th Street and Seventh Avenue at 2 p.m. and endured more than 10 hours in the cold. Due to strict barricading (where leaving means forfeiting your spot), she stood without bathroom access the entire time. An avid fan since LE SSERAFIM first revealed their group name, Greene has seen the group five times this year alone: twice at hello82 NYC (for a fansign and Play82 event), at a SoHo fashion pop-up, during their Newark tour stop, and now at New Year\u2019s Eve.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI was starstruck. Seeing them walk past me and interact with me felt electrifying. Their performance was so strong, and I couldn\u2019t help but sing along,\u201d Greene told amNewYork. \u201cTo me, LE SSERAFIM means confidence. Their name is an anagram of IM FEARLESS, and their concept is about being true to yourself despite how others may perceive you. Their bold confidence and strong message of fearlessness is so inspiring to me.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThey genuinely mean the world to me,\u201d she added. \u201cThey debuted at a time when I was going through a rough patch and struggling with my self-confidence, and their concept and music shaped me into the woman I am today.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jani Liw, 23, also expressed her disbelief at seeing the group walk past her on their way to the stage.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cEven though I\u2019ve met them and seen them perform live up close several times, it never gets easier,\u201d Liw said. \u201cSeeing them perform on stage, especially in Times Square, was jaw-dropping and electrifying. LE SSERAFIM represents resilience and fearlessness in the face of adversity, as well as being unapologetically and authentically yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Since their debut three years ago, LE SSERAFIM has catapulted into success, with 2025 marking their biggest year yet. The group completed their first world tour, EASY CRAZY HOT, and continued to rack up accolades. The Billboard-topping artists became the fastest K-pop act to perform at their debut, earned \u201cPush Performance of the Year,\u201d and landed their HOT EP at No. 9 on the Billboard 200, securing four top 10 entries in the process.<\/p>\n

New York City has become a familiar second home for the group, particularly with Yunjin hailing from Albany. Over the years, LE SSERAFIM has lit up the Empire State Building, attended the US Open as guests of Ralph Lauren, hosted a pop-up at 81 Greene Street in SoHo for their collaboration with designer Danielle Guizio, met fans at hello82, and crossed the Hudson River to perform at Newark\u2019s Prudential Center.<\/p>\n

Now, the group adds another milestone to their growing legacy: performing in Times Square on New Year\u2019s Eve and witnessing the iconic ball drop firsthand. Standing amid a sea of people, the five members held hands in a prayer pose as confetti rained down and the countdown reached zero.<\/p>\n

From colleagues to chosen family, LE SSERAFIM has become a living embodiment of female empowerment. The group has long spoken about the fearlessness required to pursue their dreams, and their continued success proves that fearlessness has paid off.<\/p>\n

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