Cross Gene became the first K-pop group to perform at Brazil's Anime Friends Festival. Launched in 2003, Anime Friends is an annual anime convention created to introduce Asian culture in Brazil.

Cross Gene performed for over an hour in front of 4,000 people on July 10 at the event in Sao Paulo. This was the group's first time performing in Brazil, but the concert hall was crowded with people who came to enjoy the group's music. Cross Gene then selected 200 fans for a Meet & Greet Event and thanked them for their support for the group.

"We were very worried because we weren't sure if anyone would know us. So we were pleasantly surprised when people rushed in to see us at the beginning of the concert. We realized our influence in South America and we were very moved by their warm welcome. We really want to thank our fans. We will most definitely come back for them," Gross Gene's leader Shin commented.

Cross Gene released the group's second mini album "Play with Me" in April and have remained active ever since. Cross Gene will continue their activities in Korea and plan various international tours to expand their career and meet with their fans from all corners around the world.