Karol G Dazzles at MetLife Stadium, Brings Tainy, Judeline & rusowsky for ‘BbY WOW’: 5 Best Moments

Not a single minute was wasted.

On Thursday (Sept.

17), the first of her two nights at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Karol G delivered a high-energy spectacle that kept the audience on its feet from beginning to end.

Set against a stunning cavern-like backdrop flanked by two massive screens, the world-class production included a large live band, mesmerizing choreography, sparkling outfits, elaborate lighting, pyrotechnics, special guests — even a pool! Above it all, the Colombian superstar shined with her unmatched charm and charisma, and her deep connection with her fans.

“I don’t know, but we haven’t seen each other in about two or three years, so I hope we tear the house down tonight — because we came to sing, we came to dance, we came to cry, we came to scream, we came to have a blast — yes or no!?” Karol said amidst the deafening roars of the crowd.

Divided into six acts — including one dedicated to her new album No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto , released on Aug.

7, just two weeks after the tour began — the show kicked off at full energy, with Karol performing hits like “Latina Foreva,” “Un Gatito Me Llamó,” “Oki Doki / Ta OK” and “Qlona” alongside an impressive troupe of dancers, laser lights and fireworks.

This was followed by the night’s most colorful set, dedicated to her Tropicoqueta era, featuring plenty of Latin flair, sequins, percussion, a spectacular feathered headdress and a massive macaw she climbed onto to sing part of the lambada track “Papasito.” One of the night’s big surprises was the appearance of Tainy, Judeline and rusowsky to perform the global No.

1 hit of the moment, “BbY WOW.” The song, included in Karol’s new album, tops both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl.

U.S. charts for a second week.

Thursday’s show — part of the Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour, which kicked off on July 24 in Chicago —marked the Medellín star’s return to the MetLife Stadium, where she had previously performed in September 2023 during her first stadium tour, Mañana Será Bonito.

The opening act was Venezuelan singer-songwriter Elena Rose, whose set included hits like “Caracas en el 2000,” “Cosita Linda” and “Orion.” Promoted by Live Nation, the world tour is in support of Karol’s latest album, Tropicoqueta , which debuted at No.

1 on the Top Latin Albums chart and No.

3 on the all-genre Billboard 200.