Toronto K-pop enthusiasts of the well-known group P1Harmony enjoyed an unexpected fan gathering at Trinity Bellwoods Park on Wednesday evening. Trinity Bellwoods Park has become a popular spot for spontaneous celebrity meet-ups, with singer Daniel Caesar recently hosting a surprise concert there over the weekend.
The six-member band, led by KEEHO from Markham, Ontario, had originally planned to headline a show at Coca Cola Coliseum. However, the event was postponed due to a system issue at the Canada-U.S. border. The rescheduled concert is now set for Tuesday, Oct. 7.
Despite the concert setback, P1Harmony decided to organize an impromptu meeting to connect with their supporters, known as P1ece. Just moments before arriving at the park, the group went live on Instagram to announce the surprise fan gathering.
Approximately 300 fans promptly showed up at the park following the announcement. KEEHO and the other band members, INTAK, JONGSEOB, JIUNG, SOUL, and THEO, delighted fans with dance performances of their popular songs like “EX” and “Duh!”
During the gathering, P1Harmony members even invited fans to join them in dancing, challenging supporters to showcase intricate choreography from the group’s tracks. One fortunate fan, Bryce Guinta from Kitchener, Ontario, had the opportunity to dance with the band and received a fist bump from THEO after their performance.
Guinta learned about the surprise meet-up through an active Discord chatroom dedicated to sharing information about the band’s activities. He and his friends quickly arranged transportation to the park to participate in the event.
For Becky Menmuir, traveling from Halifax to Toronto for the P1Harmony show and VIP experience turned into a rewarding adventure. Despite the show postponement, the impromptu gathering made her an even bigger fan of the group. She plans to return to Toronto next week for the rescheduled show.
The band’s frontman, KEEHO, often showcases his love for Toronto in videos, introducing his bandmates to local landmarks like Kensington Market and St. Lawrence Market. During their first visit to Toronto in 2022, KEEHO also took the band to his former high school, Unionville High School, where he was scouted by FNC Entertainment to train as a K-pop idol in 2017.
Both Guinta and Menmuir emphasized the significance of the K-pop community in bringing fans together and creating a sense of belonging. The opportunity to bond over their shared admiration for P1Harmony made the evening at Trinity Bellwoods Park even more special for all attendees.