The Road Trip tour made a stop at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco. Fans gathered outside the Warfield Theater in downtown San Francisco hours before the concert. The line was a sea of sprouts as many fans sported lime green sprout headbands to show their love of B1A4.
Officially known as BANAs, BA from B1A4 and NA (me in Korean) representing the fans. When put together, BANADA means "we have fallen for each other". Leader, JinYoung is credited for naming the fan group.
Officially known as BANAs, BA from B1A4 and NA (me in Korean) representing the fans. When put together, BANADA means "we have fallen for each other". Leader, JinYoung is credited for naming the fan group.
 The Warfield Theater in downtown San Francisco. |  The weather was perfect for waiting in line. |
Fandom was shown in many creative ways. Fans sported custom shirts, donned sprout headbands, made custom signs to show the love, and even created masks of their beloved group. Fans were invited to enter for great B1A4 themed prizes at To: Hallyu, with Love on Facebook and the website. Congrats to the winners! Destinie S, Larissa L, Gina R, Katherine W, Olivia K, Lan N, Stacie K, and Teresa R.
To: Hallyu, with Love celebrated with Birthday celebrators in the line party. Those having a birthday the week before or after the concert received a Choco Pie and were able to register online for special birthday gifts from Korea. Happy Birthday! Tabitha, Cynthia, Nawang, Kiyomi, Tiffany, Monica, Scott, Czarlene, Danny, Mikaela, and Janice.
The show opened with a few songs that were drowned out by screams. It finally settled down a bit and the songs could be heard. B1A4 gave an awesome performance. They traveled with a live band, danced and sang, always interacting with the crowd.
Known for their great fan service and generosity, I can see why they have such a following. Many of their events are tied to goodwill campaigns and donations to different causes both local in Korea and around the world. First introduced in 2011 through a webtoon, this 5 member group all come from the countryside of South Korea. Their name came from their blood types - 1 type B and 4 type A. Blood type is a popular social topic in Korea.
At first I thought the fans were called sprouts. After looking into it a bit more, I found the origins of sprouts. They created a dance (sprout dance) so that the fans could dance along with them.
Has anyone tried this?
At first I thought the fans were called sprouts. After looking into it a bit more, I found the origins of sprouts. They created a dance (sprout dance) so that the fans could dance along with them.
Has anyone tried this?
All too soon the concert came to a close. Some lucky fans lingered for a high touch session while the rest of us waited outside. The crowd watched as the theater worker rose in the lift basket to remove B1A4 from the marquee. Groans could be heard from a few as they were not quite ready to let go of the evening.
Thank you B1A4 for a fabulous night!
Thank you B1A4 for a fabulous night!
by Melodie Everson
San Francisco B1A4 Concert Attendee
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