LE SSERAFIM brings the 2026 PUREFLOW Tour to Chicago’s United Center on Friday, October 2, 2026. The concert is scheduled for 7:30 PM, with arena gates opening at 6:00 PM.
The exact LE SSERAFIM Chicago setlist has not been published, but the tour has already completed its opening concerts in South Korea and several dates in Japan. Those performances provide a strong preview of the songs, arrangements, choreography and visual storytelling Chicago FEARNOTs may experience.
Current PUREFLOW shows are built around PUREFLOW pt.1, including “BOOMPALA,” “CELEBRATION,” “Creatures,” “Need Your Company,” “Sonder,” “Saki,” “Irony,” “Trust Exercise” and “iffy iffy.” Established songs such as “ANTIFRAGILE,” “CRAZY,” “Perfect Night,” “EASY,” “FEARLESS,” “UNFORGIVEN,” “Smart” and “Eve, Psyche & the Bluebeard’s wife” have also remained central to the performance.
This guide separates the tour elements that have already been documented from the predictions that still need to be confirmed for Chicago.
LE SSERAFIM Chicago Setlist: The Quick Answer
The most recent complete PUREFLOW Tour setlists have contained approximately 23 performed songs, alongside video interludes, recorded transitions and member talk segments. A July review of the opening Incheon concert described a performance of approximately two and a half hours, but the North American production, running order and duration could differ.
The current show begins with the new PUREFLOW era, moves between vocal-focused sections and live-band rearrangements, builds toward “BOOMPALA,” “ANTIFRAGILE,” “CRAZY” and “SPAGHETTI,” and ends with an encore featuring songs such as “FEARLESS,” “iffy iffy,” “No Celestial” and “Smart.”
Chicago’s final setlist will not be known until the October 2 concert takes place.
LE SSERAFIM Chicago Concert Details
| Event detail | Confirmed information |
| Artist | LE SSERAFIM |
| Tour | 2026 LE SSERAFIM TOUR ‘PUREFLOW’ |
| Date | Friday, October 2, 2026 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Address | 1901 W. Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60612 |
| Gates | 6:00 PM |
| Scheduled event time | 7:30 PM |
| Exact LE SSERAFIM stage time | Not yet published |
| Exact Chicago setlist | Not yet published |
For tickets, gates, parking, bags and transportation, read our LE SSERAFIM Chicago 2026 United Center concert guide or check the official United Center event page.
What Is the PUREFLOW Tour?
The PUREFLOW Tour takes its name and central story from LE SSERAFIM’s second studio album, PUREFLOW pt.1. SOURCE MUSIC described the album as a new chapter about acknowledging fear, confronting it and finding the strength to continue moving forward. “CELEBRATION” focuses on recognizing the moment when that growth becomes something worth celebrating. Read SOURCE MUSIC’s official album announcement.
The album contains 11 tracks: “Pureflow,” “BOOMPALA,” “CELEBRATION,” “Creatures,” “iffy iffy,” “Need Your Company,” “Sonder,” “Saki,” “Irony,” “Trust Exercise” and “Liminal Space.” The complete track list is available through the official LE SSERAFIM discography.
Rather than adding only a few new songs to an older concert structure, LE SSERAFIM has allowed the album to shape the entire tour. Nearly every PUREFLOW track has appeared either as a full performance or as part of the production’s recorded transitions.
“Pureflow” and “Liminal Space” have been used as atmospheric recorded elements, while nine other album tracks have appeared as full live performances. This makes the concert a presentation of the entire PUREFLOW era rather than a greatest-hits show with a small new-album section.
The Current LE SSERAFIM PUREFLOW Tour Setlist
The following running order was reported for LE SSERAFIM’s August 19 concert at Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu, Japan. It closely resembles the setlists reported for Incheon, Yokohama and other Japanese arena performances.
Setlist information shown by Ticketmaster is supplied through Setlist.fm and is community-reported. It is useful for identifying patterns, but it is not an official promise of Chicago’s setlist. View the latest reported LE SSERAFIM setlists.
| Position | Song or segment | Current live treatment |
| 1 | “CELEBRATION” | Opening performance |
| 2 | “Creatures” | PUREFLOW album track |
| 3 | “Eve, Psyche & the Bluebeard’s wife” | Early high-energy performance |
| — | “Pureflow” | Recorded transition or interlude |
| 4 | “Need Your Company” | Vocal-focused section |
| 5 | “Sonder” | Vocal-focused section |
| 6 | “Trust Exercise” | PUREFLOW album track |
| 7 | “HOT” | Remixed live arrangement |
| 8 | “Perfect Night” | Live-band arrangement |
| 9 | “Blue Flame” | Live-band arrangement |
| 10 | “EASY” | Rock version |
| 11 | “1-800-hot-n-fun” | Mid-show performance |
| 12 | “Saki” | Theatrical, musical-style staging |
| 13 | “BOOMPALA” | Major tour centerpiece |
| 14 | “ANTIFRAGILE” | High-energy audience favorite |
| 15 | “Irony” | PUREFLOW performance |
| 16 | “CRAZY” | Dance-focused performance |
| 17 | “SPAGHETTI” | Alternate intro and dance-break version |
| 18 | “UNFORGIVEN” | Remixed arrangement |
| 19 | “Fire in the belly” | Remixed closing-section performance |
| 20 | “FEARLESS” | Encore |
| 21 | “iffy iffy” | Encore |
| 22 | “No Celestial” | Encore |
| 23 | “Smart” | Remixed encore performance |
| — | “Liminal Space” | Recorded closing element |
Talk segments, video interludes and transitions occur between parts of the concert and are not counted as full songs in this table.
Will Chicago Have the Same Setlist?
Chicago will probably retain the tour’s main musical structure, but it would be inaccurate to promise an identical song-by-song running order.
“BOOMPALA,” “CELEBRATION,” “Creatures,” “Saki,” “Irony” and other PUREFLOW tracks are closely connected to the tour’s identity. Removing most of them would require changing the production’s central story. Major songs such as “ANTIFRAGILE,” “CRAZY,” “Perfect Night,” “EASY,” “FEARLESS,” “UNFORGIVEN” and “Smart” are also strong candidates because they have appeared consistently across recent dates.
The less certain elements are the exact encore, the placement of talk segments, language-specific performances and any songs rotated for the North American audience. The production may also be adjusted to suit different arena layouts.
The best evidence will come from the first North American show in Los Angeles on September 16. This article should be updated after that performance and again following Orlando on September 30, the final tour date before Chicago.
How the PUREFLOW Concert Begins
The opening Incheon shows began before LE SSERAFIM appeared onstage. According to a detailed concert review, masked dancers moved through the arena floor and interacted with the atmosphere of the crowd before the group emerged.
LE SSERAFIM then appeared against large LED screens showing rushing water, dressed in shimmering black-and-red outfits for “CELEBRATION.” The opening quickly moved into “Creatures” and “Eve, Psyche & the Bluebeard’s wife,” establishing the concert as something more narrative than a simple sequence of songs. Read the Korea JoongAng Daily PUREFLOW concert review.
The water imagery connects naturally with the tour title, but the more important idea is movement. PUREFLOW presents the group as continuing forward while accepting that fear exists. That gives the show a different emotional structure from the earlier EASY CRAZY HOT era.
Chicago may receive a modified version of the staging because venue layouts and production dimensions vary. The opening combination of “CELEBRATION,” “Creatures” and “Eve, Psyche & the Bluebeard’s wife,” however, has remained consistent enough to be one of the strongest current predictions.
PUREFLOW Songs Take Over the First Half
After the explosive opening, the show changes direction with “Need Your Company” and “Sonder.” These songs have provided a calmer section in which vocals and emotional delivery become more important than large-scale choreography.
“Trust Exercise” continues the PUREFLOW story before the concert begins moving back toward older material. This pacing prevents the album songs from becoming one isolated block. Instead, they are placed throughout the show and connected with earlier LE SSERAFIM eras.
The album’s opening and closing pieces, “Pureflow” and “Liminal Space,” have been used as recorded transitions rather than conventional stand-alone performances. Their inclusion helps connect separate parts of the concert while allowing costume and staging changes.
Fans should therefore expect PUREFLOW pt.1 to influence the entire evening, even when a song from the album is not being performed directly.
Live-Band Arrangements Change Familiar Songs
One of the most important differences between the PUREFLOW Tour and previous LE SSERAFIM concerts is the use of new live arrangements.
At the Incheon opening, “HOT,” “Perfect Night” and “Blue Flame” were performed with live-band arrangements that changed their sound from the studio recordings. Huh Yunjin explained during the show that the group wanted to try new band arrangements after focusing more closely on the original recorded versions during the previous tour.
“EASY” has appeared in a rock arrangement, while “UNFORGIVEN,” “Fire in the belly” and “Smart” have also been reported in remixed forms. These changes mean that even songs fans already know can feel noticeably different in the arena.
The setlist is therefore only part of the answer to “what will LE SSERAFIM perform?” The arrangement listed beside a song matters almost as much as the title itself.
Why “Saki” Is One of the Show’s Biggest Surprises
“Saki,” which features Aliyah’s Interlude on the studio recording, has become one of the tour’s most theatrical moments.
The Incheon performance was designed with a musical-like quality, using acting, facial expression and movement across the stage instead of treating the song as a standard choreography number. Huh Yunjin explained that the group wanted it to feel like a musical.
Aliyah’s Interlude has not been announced as a Chicago guest. The existence of the collaboration on the album should not be interpreted as confirmation that she will appear at the United Center.
The current tour staging already gives “Saki” a distinct identity without requiring a guest appearance. If the theatrical presentation is preserved for North America, it could become one of the most discussed moments from the Chicago concert.
“BOOMPALA” Is the Centerpiece of the PUREFLOW Era
“BOOMPALA” is positioned near the middle of the show but functions as one of its major peaks. At the Incheon opening, LE SSERAFIM performed it from a parade-car-style platform in glittering outfits, with Kim Chaewon’s opening choreography receiving a particularly strong response.
The song’s placement after “Saki” allows the show to move from theatrical storytelling into a larger celebration. “BOOMPALA” then leads into “ANTIFRAGILE,” connecting the group’s newest era with one of its defining songs.
SOURCE MUSIC has also released official stage footage from the opening concerts, including performances of “BOOMPALA” and “Irony” through LE SSERAFIM’s Weverse media hub.
The exact platform and staging used in Chicago have not been confirmed. Production equipment may be changed for the North American leg, but “BOOMPALA” itself is one of the safest setlist predictions.
Expect “ANTIFRAGILE,” “CRAZY” and “SPAGHETTI” to Raise the Energy
The section following “BOOMPALA” contains some of the concert’s most demanding choreography.
“ANTIFRAGILE” has created one of the clearest crowd-participation moments at recent shows, with fans standing, waving lightsticks and singing along. It is followed by “Irony” and “CRAZY,” keeping the performance in a dance-focused mode.
“SPAGHETTI” has appeared with an alternate introduction and an added dance break based on a previous television-performance arrangement. Reports from Incheon highlighted its intensive floor work, aggressive movement and the group’s synchronization late in the show.
The studio version of “SPAGHETTI” features j-hope of BTS, but no j-hope appearance has been announced for Chicago. Fans should expect LE SSERAFIM’s own tour version unless an official source states otherwise.
The Main Set Ends With Fire
“UNFORGIVEN” and “Fire in the belly” form the current closing section before the encore. Both have appeared in remixed forms, giving the main set a larger finish than their original studio arrangements alone might suggest.
The choice of “Fire in the belly” is especially effective because it turns the final minutes of the main performance into something communal and physical. It provides an energetic ending while leaving room for the audience to call the members back for an encore.
During the Incheon concert, the LED screens displayed “BOOMPALA” lyrics while the audience waited, turning the arena into a large singalong. Chicago may receive a similar transition, although the exact encore sequence remains subject to change.
What Happens During the Encore?
Recent PUREFLOW encores have opened with “FEARLESS,” bringing the show back to LE SSERAFIM’s debut era after spending much of the evening exploring the group’s newest chapter.
“iffy iffy” brings the PUREFLOW album back into the set before “No Celestial” and a remixed “Smart” close the performed portion of the concert. “Liminal Space” has then appeared as a recorded closing element.
The encore is one of the easiest sections to change between tour legs. “FEARLESS,” “iffy iffy” and “Smart” appear strongly connected to the current structure, but “No Celestial” or another slot could be rotated when the tour reaches North America.
Fans should also remember that leaving when the first main set ends could mean missing several complete performances.
Notable Songs Missing From Recent Setlists
A 23-song concert still cannot include every song from LE SSERAFIM’s catalogue. Recent full PUREFLOW setlists have not included several fan favorites, including “Sour Grapes,” “Impurities,” “The Great Mermaid,” “Good Parts” and “Swan Song.”
Their absence from current shows does not mean they cannot appear in Chicago. Artists occasionally rotate songs, change the encore or add something for a specific tour leg. However, none should be described as likely without evidence from the North American concerts.
The most responsible prediction is that Chicago will prioritize PUREFLOW material, the major live-band rearrangements and the group’s largest performance-driven songs.
Will There Be Surprise Guests in Chicago?
No guest performer has been announced for the October 2 United Center concert.
Several LE SSERAFIM songs involve collaborators, but a collaboration on a recording does not guarantee that the featured artist will join the group on tour. That applies to Aliyah’s Interlude on “Saki” and j-hope on “SPAGHETTI.”
The Chicago stop is not currently advertised with a supporting act or special guest. If anything changes, it should be confirmed through the United Center, SOURCE MUSIC, Weverse or the official PUREFLOW Tour channels before being added to this article.
How Long Is the PUREFLOW Concert?
The opening Incheon production was reported as running approximately two and a half hours, including 24 songs as counted by the reviewer, talk segments, transitions and costume changes.
Community setlists generally list around 23 full performances while treating “Pureflow,” “Liminal Space,” VCRs and other transitions separately. This difference comes from how different sources count interludes, shortened segments and performance components.
Chicago’s duration is not confirmed. The North American version could have different production timing, fewer or longer talk segments, adjusted transitions or another running order. Do not schedule transportation around the assumption that the United Center show will last exactly two and a half hours.
When Will We Know the North American Setlist?
The North American PUREFLOW Tour begins in Los Angeles on September 16, 2026. That show will provide the first meaningful evidence about whether the Asian-tour setlist, stage design and duration are being carried into the United States.
Chicago comes after Los Angeles, Tacoma, San Jose, Phoenix, Fort Worth and Orlando. The Orlando concert takes place on September 30, only two days before the United Center show.
This article should receive three updates:
The first should follow Los Angeles and identify any major North American changes. The second should follow Orlando on October 1 and provide the closest available preview. The final update should be published after the Chicago concert with the verified October 2 setlist.
Reports should be checked against multiple sources rather than copied immediately from one social-media account.
Plan Dinner Before the LE SSERAFIM Concert
For regular ticket holders, Nia Restaurant & Wine Bar offers a Mediterranean-inspired pre-concert dinner in the West Loop before heading to the United Center.
Nia opens at 5:00 PM on Friday. Because United Center gates open at 6:00 PM and the event is scheduled for 7:30 PM, a 5:00 PM reservation provides the safest dining window. Aim to leave around 6:00–6:15 PM, depending on transportation, weather and merchandise plans.
VIP soundcheck and United Center pre-show party guests should not use the regular dinner itinerary. For menu recommendations and a detailed schedule, read Where to Eat Before LE SSERAFIM at the United Center in Chicago.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the LE SSERAFIM Chicago setlist?
The official Chicago setlist has not been published. Recent PUREFLOW concerts have included approximately 23 performed songs, plus recorded transitions, videos and talk segments.
What songs are LE SSERAFIM likely to perform in Chicago?
Strong current predictions include “BOOMPALA,” “CELEBRATION,” “Creatures,” “Saki,” “ANTIFRAGILE,” “CRAZY,” “Perfect Night,” “EASY,” “SPAGHETTI,” “UNFORGIVEN,” “FEARLESS” and “Smart.”
Will LE SSERAFIM perform “BOOMPALA” in Chicago?
“BOOMPALA” is the central song of the PUREFLOW era and has been a major centerpiece of current tour performances. It is highly likely, although no individual Chicago song is guaranteed before the concert.
Will LE SSERAFIM perform “CELEBRATION”?
“CELEBRATION” has opened recent full PUREFLOW concerts and is one of the strongest predictions for Chicago.
Is “ANTIFRAGILE” on the PUREFLOW setlist?
Yes. “ANTIFRAGILE” has appeared consistently on recent complete tour setlists.
Is “Perfect Night” on the setlist?
Yes. Recent shows have included “Perfect Night” with a live-band arrangement that differs from the studio recording.
Is “EASY” performed on the tour?
Yes. “EASY” has appeared in a rock arrangement during recent PUREFLOW shows.
Is “SPAGHETTI” on the setlist?
Yes. Recent concerts have used an alternate performance version with a new introduction and dance break.
Will j-hope perform “SPAGHETTI” in Chicago?
No j-hope appearance has been announced. His presence on the recording should not be interpreted as confirmation of a concert appearance.
Will Aliyah’s Interlude appear for “Saki”?
No Chicago appearance has been announced. The tour currently presents “Saki” as a theatrical LE SSERAFIM performance.
Does the PUREFLOW Tour use a live band?
Recent concerts have featured new live-band arrangements for songs including “HOT,” “Perfect Night” and “Blue Flame,” with rock or remixed treatments used elsewhere in the set.
How many PUREFLOW album songs are performed?
Nine album songs have appeared as full performances, while “Pureflow” and “Liminal Space” have been used as recorded production elements. This means the complete album is represented in some form.
How long is the LE SSERAFIM PUREFLOW concert?
The opening Incheon concert was reported at approximately two and a half hours, but Chicago’s official duration has not been published.
Is there an encore?
Recent concerts have included an encore featuring “FEARLESS,” “iffy iffy,” “No Celestial” and a remixed “Smart.”
What Chicago FEARNOTs Should Expect
The PUREFLOW Tour is not simply a replay of LE SSERAFIM’s recorded catalogue. It places the new album at the center, rearranges familiar songs for a live band and gives individual tracks distinct theatrical identities.
If the current structure reaches Chicago largely intact, FEARNOTs can expect a show that moves between celebration, vulnerability, theatrical performance and physically demanding choreography. “CELEBRATION” establishes the story, “Saki” expands it into musical-style staging, “BOOMPALA” delivers the central spectacle, and songs such as “ANTIFRAGILE,” “CRAZY” and “SPAGHETTI” push the arena toward its highest energy.
The current setlist is a strong preview—not a promise. Chicago’s exact songs, order, stage design, start time and ending will only become official when the October 2 performance happens.
Setlist and concert information was last verified on August 24, 2026. This article should be updated after the North American tour begins on September 16, after the Orlando concert on September 30 and after the Chicago show on October 2.
