# I actually saw the Kpop rookie boy band SMTR25 at SMTOWN Live LA 2025 last year on May 11, 2025

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Podcast: [Kpop Boy Bands Always](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kpop-boy-bands-always-6569955)
Published: 2026-04-27T12:22:37+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tasha-monell2/episodes/I-actually-saw-the-Kpop-rookie-boy-band-SMTR25-at-SMTOWN-Live-LA-2025-last-year-on-May-11--2025-e3iheok
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## Resource

A firsthand account of witnessing the rookie K-pop boy band SMTR25 perform at SMTOWN Live LA 2025. The discussion highlights their unexpected presence in the lineup and their execution of classic SM Entertainment covers.

## Highlights
- Main idea: SMTR25 surprised audiences as a new rookie addition to the SMTOWN Live LA lineup
- Performance highlight: The group demonstrated technical skill through covers of EXO's 'Growl' and SHINee's 'Lucifer'
- Practical takeaway: Fans can find footage of these specific live performances by searching for 'SMTR25' on YouTube
- Observation: The group's performance quality was notably strong for a rookie act
- Context: The experience was captured during the May 2025 SMTOWN Live event in Los Angeles

## Topics

K-pop, SMTR25, SMTOWN Live LA, EXO, SHINee, Boy Bands, SM Entertainment, Live Concerts

## Chapters
- 0:00 — First Impressions of SMTR25: An introduction to seeing the rookie group SMTR25 at SMTOWN Live LA 2025 and their unexpected role in the lineup.
- 1:00 — Performance Highlights: A look at the group's stage presence and the impact of their live set.
- 2:00 — Where to Watch: Instructions on finding SMTR25's performance footage on YouTube.

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