On October 13 and 14, Park Hyung-sik held the 'Park Hyung-sik 2025 Fancon [BEGINNING]' at the Makuhari Messe Makuhari Event Hall in Tokyo, drawing an impressive crowd of 15,000 fans, showcasing his immense popularity.
The fan concert's title, 'BEGINNING,' shares its name with Park Hyung-sik's recently released first Japanese mini-album, symbolizing a new start and conveying a heartfelt message of continuing his journey with fans. This event marked his first meeting with Japanese fans in about six months since the 'UNIVERSIKTY' fan meeting in March.
Opening the concert with 'Shine On You,' Park Hyung-sik delighted fans by performing OSTs from his past works, including 'Dream' from 'Youth Monthly Talk,' 'Because It's You' from 'Strong Woman Do Bong-soon,' 'I'll Be Here' from 'Hwarang,' and 'Lean On Me' from 'Dr. Slump,' receiving enthusiastic cheers from the audience.
Additionally, he engaged fans with a special talk segment titled 'ON Hyung-sik, OFF Hyung-sik,' offering candid stories and answering fan questions in the 'SIKcret Q&A' session. He shared insights on his recent endeavors, favorite drama characters, and favorite songs.
Park Hyung-sik also premiered his new song '恋しくて逢いたくて' and performed 'I Love You Girl,' which was pre-released during the March fan meeting, further elevating the concert's energy with fans' enthusiastic support. His unique emotional depth and musical charm captivated the audience.
With a solid stage presence and diverse concert lineup, Park Hyung-sik expressed his joy, saying, "I was so happy to meet Japanese fans again through the fan concert alongside the release of my first Japanese mini-album." He added, "Thanks to the fans who joined me for my first solo album and fan concert, it was even more special and enjoyable. I hope for continued interest and support."
Park Hyung-sik continues his busy schedule with the release of his first Japanese mini-album 'BEGINNING,' the fan concert, and his recent appearance in the KBS 2TV weekend mini-series 'Twelve,' which concluded on October 14.
Reporter: Kim Ji-won, TenAsia one@tenasia.co.kr