Yudai, who won the 'Current King of Singers Japan,' held the 'Yudai Takenaka fan concert seoul with U [DIVA Release Tour 2026]' on October 14 at 2 PM and 7 PM at Sejong University's Daeyang Hall.
The concert was a testament to Yudai's global ticket power, selling out all seats within five minutes of ticket release. Yudai curated a unique setlist for each session, offering a rich and varied performance.
The concert opened with the song 'Love Story.' After the performance, Yudai greeted fans warmly in Korean, marking the official start of the concert.
During the talk segment, Yudai explained why he chose 'Love Story' as the opening song, saying, "It was the first song I selected without hesitation while preparing my first solo album 'DIVA.' It's the song that started the album, and I'm grateful that fans love it so much."
Yudai continued with a wide-ranging repertoire, including Japanese songs like 'Best Friend,' 'Shape of Love (アイノカタチ),' 'Unrequited Love (カタオモイ),' 'Red Sweet Pea (赤いスイートピー),' and 'First Love,' as well as Korean songs like 'Drowning,' 'Love wins all,' and 'You Were Beautiful,' eliciting enthusiastic responses from fans.
In the second session, he delivered a heartfelt performance of the Japanese song 'Banquet Song (晩餐歌),' providing fans with a special emotional experience.
He also performed the pop song 'My Heart Will Go On,' elevating the concert's atmosphere. Yudai shared, "This is a song I sang thousands of times when I first dreamed of becoming a singer," adding that it holds special meaning for him.
The concert featured a variety of entertaining segments, including 'You Quiz Talk,' 'Infinite Cucumber Hell,' and 'Yudai Game,' creating joyful moments with fans. Additionally, a special VCR of Yudai exploring the Mangwon-dong area in Seoul was shown, offering fans unforgettable memories.
Towards the end of the concert, Yudai expressed heartfelt sentiments, saying, "I will never forget today, my first solo fan concert in Korea." He added, "I was happy to be with you all, and I will continue to create songs that can comfort you," leaving fans touched.
During the encore, he performed 'Walking with you' in the first session and 'Love or Romance (愛とか恋とか)' in the second session, concluding the concert amidst fans' enthusiastic cheers.
By Yeji Ryu, TenAsia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr