Dimension 4 – Docking Station was the debut concert tour of South Korean girl group f(x) launched in support of their fourth studio album, 4 Walls. It consisted of three shows in Seoul, South Korea, and eight shows throughout Japan. The tour commenced at the Olympic Hall in Seoul, and concluded at the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan. A concert DVD, f(x) Dimension 4 – Docking Station in Japan, was released on July 6, 2016, in Japan.
Overview
The tour was announced by SM Entertainment on October 28, 2015, more than 6 years after f(x)'s official debut in September 2009. On December 3, 2015, SM Entertainment revealed promotional posters for the tour, and that tickets would be going on sale on December 10.
The first three concerts took place at the Seoul Olympic Park Olympic Hall, on January 29, 30 and 31. The group also performed in four cities in Japan throughout February.[1] On holding their first solo tour, the group stated the following:
This is the first time we are having our own stage. We are very excited and nervous, as this is the first stage that we’re meeting our fans exclusively, and we have a lot of performances that we have yet to show you.[2]
The tour consisted of three concerts in South Korea and six concerts in Japan,[3] and was directed by dance choreographer Shim Jae-won. Two encore concerts were held on November 2 and 3, 2016, in Yokohama, Japan.
A total of 43,500 people attended the Japanese leg of the tour,[4] including 16,000 people in Tokyo[5] and 18,000 people in Yokohama.[6] A concert in Bangkok, Thailand, originally scheduled for November 20, was canceled.
f(x) Dimension 4 – Docking Station in Japan is the first DVD release from South Korean girl group f(x). It was released on July 6, 2016, in Japan.
History
The DVD and Blu-ray features their first Asia tour, visiting more than 6 venues for a total of 11 shows. There will be two different versions: a DVD and Blu-ray version. Both editions will come with footage content, with photobook pamphlet and a tour documentary.
^"f(x) "오랜만에 완전체 활동..데뷔 때로 돌아간 기분"" [f(x) "It's been a long time since I've been active with a full group ... Feels like I'm back to my debut"]. Osen (in Korean). Naver. November 1, 2015. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
^ ab"f(x), 日 첫 단독콘서트 성공적… 1만8000명 열광" [f(x)'s first solo concert in Japan was successful... 18,000 people enthusiastic]. entertain.naver.com (in Korean). November 4, 2016. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
^"[리뷰] 에프엑스 첫 단독 콘서트, 다채로운 음악세계로의 초대" [[Review] f(x)'s first solo concert, an invitation to the colorful world of music]. entertain.naver.com (in Korean). February 1, 2016. Retrieved March 12, 2022.