Katy Perry may have the right idea about dancing on table-tops on a Friday night, but NSYNC fans were treated to a historic moment on Wednesday night as Justin Timberlake’s one-night-only concert at The Wiltern in Los Angeles turned into an unforgettable reunion. After over a decade-long wait, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick, and Lance Bass joined the SexyBack hitmaker on stage, much to the delight of fans.
The highly anticipated reunion, coinciding with the release of Justin Timberlake’s sixth solo album on March 15, took the audience on a nostalgic journey as NSYNC stormed the stage with their all-time hits “Bye Bye Bye” and “It’s Gonna Be Me.” But the surprises didn’t end there – the quintet debuted their newest track, “Paradise,” marking their return to the collaborative front after over two decades.
“Paradise” serves as a follow-up to NSYNC’s previous reunion for the Trolls Band Together soundtrack, “Better Place,” and is set to be featured on Timberlake’s latest album release, “Everything I Thought It Was.” The quintet’s return to the spotlight comes after sporadic meetups over the years, including a memorable reunion at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards.
The curtain reveal towards the end of Timberlake’s show made for an electrifying moment as the other NSYNC members united with him for a mini-setlist, reminiscent of their iconic performances from the early 2000s. While NSYNC’s last full-fledged musical outing was in 2001 with their album “Celebrity,” their recent reunion proves that their magic and camaraderie are timeless.
Before the entire group huddled on stage, NSYNC bandmates, minus Timberlake, were spotted at Ariana Grande’s headlining show at the 2019 Coachella, hinting at their continued friendship and support for each other’s endeavors.
As fans reminisce about the golden era of pop music, Justin Timberlake and NSYNC’s reunion serves as a nostalgic reminder of the iconic boy band’s legacy and their enduring impact on the music industry.
