"This is the power of the current generation!!"
'Current King of Singers 2' Park Seo-jin, Jin Hae-sung, Enok, Shin Seung-tae, Choi Soo-ho, Kang Moon-kyung, Hwanhee, and Song Min-jun launched the first performance of the Seoul concert, the kickoff of the 'Nationwide Tour Concert'.
The fierce battle of men aiming for the MBN Taegeuk mark, 'Current King of Singers 2', set remarkable records over about three months until February 25, including ranking first in variety shows across all channels on Tuesdays and surpassing a total of 200 million views on stage. This popularity led to the hosting of the 'Current King of Singers 2 Nationwide Tour Concert', confirming concerts in a total of 14 regions, including Seoul.
The first performance of the 'Current King of Singers 2 Nationwide Tour Concert', held on the 18th at the Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Seoul, attracted about 5,000 attendees, signaling the start of a prosperous era. Park Seo-jin, Jin Hae-sung, Enok, Shin Seung-tae, Choi Soo-ho, Kang Moon-kyung, Hwanhee, and Song Min-jun, who participated in the first concert in Seoul, provided a variety of experiences that included visual and auditory delights, as well as emotions and laughter, receiving enthusiastic responses from the audience.
First, the top six, Park Seo-jin, Jin Hae-sung, Enok, Shin Seung-tae, Choi Soo-ho, and Kang Moon-kyung, appeared in matching white suits, shining with prince-like visuals. The top six showcased an energetic group performance with 'Mona Lisa' and 'Bultti', raising the atmosphere by sharing their thoughts and resolutions about starting the 'Current King of Singers 2 Nationwide Tour Concert'. Park Seo-jin expressed his excitement, saying, "After the fierce competition last winter, the nationwide tour has begun with the warm spring," while Jin Hae-sung added, "Although there were moments of competition, I think we can become closer through this stage," raising expectations for their chemistry. Enok shared, "I couldn't sleep last night because I was so excited. I prepared hard like a current generation artist," and Shin Seung-tae lifted the mood with a loud voice, asking, "Are you ready, everyone?" Kang Moon-kyung shyly confessed, "I missed you," eliciting responses from the audience.
Next, the 'Second Current King of Singers', Park Seo-jin, opened the individual stage with 'Heungtaryeong'. His trademark energetic drum performance, accompanied by a traditional music troupe, showcased overwhelming dominance. Jin Hae-sung presented a new song from 'Current King of Singers 2', 'Bulnabang', transforming into a homme fatale with a deadly pelvic wave, while Enok delivered a passionate performance with 'Regarding Romance', and Shin Seung-tae showcased powerful singing and played the gong in 'Nebakja'. Choi Soo-ho expressed deep emotions with 'Han-ne's Farewell', raising the poignant sentiment, and Hwanhee delivered a soulful rendition of 'Mujeong Blues', leaving a lasting impression.
Additionally, the current generation artists unleashed a variety of unique collaborative stages, radiating colorful charm. Enok and Shin Seung-tae, dressed in black and white suits with feather scarves, flaunted their playful masculinity with 'Chameleon', while Kang Moon-kyung transformed into Choi Jinsa, creating a surprising contrast with Hwanhee's 'Choi Jinsa's Third Daughter'. Particularly, Park Seo-jin, Choi Soo-ho, and Song Min-jun, who appeared in animal costumes, challenged girl group dances with 'Bop Bop Bop', exuding adorable charm, while Enok, Shin Seung-tae, and Jin Hae-sung, transformed in hiking outfits, made the audience burst into laughter with their comedic gestures and perfect acting during the 'Real Deal' stage.
In the middle of the stage, Kim Joon-soo, who was absent from the Seoul concert, made a surprise appearance in a VCR, expressing his regret for not being able to join the concert and reassuring fans that he would meet them during the nationwide tour concerts that would follow Seoul.
The emotional moments seen on the broadcast continued to be recreated in the stages that followed the VCR. Park Seo-jin delivered a deep resonance with 'The Road to Namdo', expanding the spectrum of his expressiveness, while Song Min-jun showcased his innate emotional voice with 'Forever'. Choi Soo-ho energized the audience with his dynamic performance of 'Gwan Sang Taryeong', and Kang Moon-kyung proved his prowess with a powerful twist in 'Bae Deureoonda'. Shin Seung-tae captivated the audience with his explosive vocal power in 'Love is the Flower of Life', while Enok decorated the stage with 'Amor Fati', proving his worth as a 'Mootrot Gentleman'.
Next, Enok, Shin Seung-tae, and Choi Soo-ho transformed into an enthusiastic dance trio with 'Beauty', while Park Seo-jin and Jin Hae-sung, as a 'traditional trot duet', delivered a heartfelt rendition of 'Faraway Hometown', showcasing the true taste of traditional trot. Additionally, Jin Hae-sung sang 'Mushimsewol', which holds memories of his late grandmother before the final episode of 'Current King of Singers 2', evoking deep emotions, while Hwanhee heated up the atmosphere with 'With You', the first song that made him a representative of 'Soul Trot', delivering a playful ad-lib and explosive shouting.
Afterward, the TOP6, dressed in sky-blue suits, presented a medley of Yoon Soo-il's 'Apartment', 'Saturday Night is Good', and 'Let's Go on a Trip', engaging with the audience, who responded with colorful cheering sticks and enthusiastic cheers in a lively party atmosphere. As the TOP6 concluded their stage by confessing their love to the fans with 'Nesting', the audience erupted in a series of encore requests, to which Park Seo-jin responded by singing 'You Are a Masterpiece' as the encore song. After finishing the encore song of the first performance, which started successfully, Park Seo-jin conveyed his sincerity to the audience with teary eyes, receiving warm responses. Finally, the TOP6 sang the ending song 'Meeting', promising their next encounter with the audience, creating a warm atmosphere.
Meanwhile, the concert saw attendees ranging from audiences from Canada to the oldest audience member at 94 years old, proving the infinite love of viewers for the national representative male current generation singers. Moreover, the TOP6 actively provided fan service throughout the performance, showcasing their addictive charm with harmless flirting, saying, "They're all like younger siblings."
The production team stated, "Finally, the glorious first step of the 'Current King of Singers 2 Nationwide Tour' has begun," and added, "We will amplify the fun and emotional points shown in the first concert and reinforce any shortcomings to provide even greater big fun and emotion. We ask for your continued expectations and interest."
Meanwhile, the 'Current King of Singers 2', which successfully concluded by producing the national representative top 7, including the second current king Park Seo-jin, will hold the 'Nationwide Tour Concert' starting with the Seoul concert in 14 cities across the country. The reservation schedule and methods for the 'Current King of Singers 2 Nationwide Tour Concert' can be checked on Interpark Ticket.
[Ji Seung-hoon, Star Today Reporter]
