In a nostalgic moment for music fans, Justin Timberlake and NSYNC, including members Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone, JC Chasez, and Lance Bass, took to the stage together for the first time in over a decade. The electrifying reunion occurred during Justin’s ‘One Night Show’ at the Wiltern in Los Angeles on Wednesday night (13.03.24).
The iconic boy band thrilled the audience with renditions of their 1990s classics ‘Bye Bye Bye’ and ‘It’s Gonna Be Me’. However, the surprises didn’t end there. NSYNC also delighted fans with the live debut of their new song ‘Paradise’, featured on Justin’s upcoming album ‘Everything I Thought It Was’, slated for release on Friday (15.03.24).
This collaboration marks the second time NSYNC has joined forces recently, following their contribution to the ‘Trolls Band Together’ soundtrack with the song ‘Better Place’ last year. Notably, it was their first musical endeavor in over two decades.
Prior to this week’s performance, NSYNC’s last onstage reunion was at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards when Justin Timberlake was honored with the Video Vanguard Award. Five years later, they reunited publicly to receive their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. However, it wasn’t until last year’s MTV VMAs that fans witnessed their reunion on stage again, as they presented the best pop prize to Taylor Swift.
Reflecting on their recent collaboration, Justin Timberlake expressed his delight, emphasizing the seamless chemistry they experienced in the studio. He shared on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’, “That was fun. It’s kind of crazy, like, there’s so much that just picks up right where it left off as far as the chemistry.”
Lance Bass, too, was overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response from fans. He admitted to ‘Entertainment Tonight’, “It is beautiful, you know? To be this age and the fans are still this excited, it is a dream come true.” Recounting their emotional reunion in the studio, he added, “But there was there was a lot of tears. It was just tears of joy. And it was just a beautiful moment.”
