Cho Jung-seok Kicks Off Nationwide Tour with Electrifying Performance in Busan

Actor and singer Cho Jung-seok launched his first nationwide tour with a spectacular opening in Busan.

On October 21-22, Cho Jung-seok held his inaugural nationwide tour concert, 'CHO JUNG SEOK SHOW: SIDE B,' at the BEXCO Auditorium in Busan, where he met with thousands of fans eagerly awaiting his new performance.

The concert, marking the beginning of his tour, drew a massive crowd, showcasing Cho's immense popularity. During the show, Cho performed a total of 18 songs over nearly two hours, eliciting enthusiastic cheers from the audience. He kicked off with the title track of his first full-length album, 'Champagne,' followed by tracks like 'Aurora,' 'Man from the East,' and 'Loving, for you (Medium's Essence).'

The concert featured a variety of performances, including a dance medley with songs like 'Soda Pop,' 'Standing Next to You,' and 'Uptown Funk,' highlighting Cho's charm.

Additionally, the setlist included rich selections like the OST 'Aloha' from the drama 'Hospital Playlist,' as well as 'At the Subway Station in Front of City Hall,' 'Rain and You,' and 'The Night is Deep,' encapsulating Cho's journey as an actor.

After flawlessly completing the two-day performance, Cho expressed his heartfelt emotions, saying, "While preparing for the concert, I felt both excited and worried, but being with the audience left me only with gratitude and happiness. This is a moment I've vaguely dreamed of since childhood, and you made it possible. Thank you."

He also mentioned his affectionate nickname with fans, 'Bbo,' saying, "I have been your eternal 'Bbo,' Cho Jung-seok. Thank you," as he warmly interacted with fans, making eye contact and waving until the end.

Following the successful Busan concert, Cho Jung-seok will continue his nationwide tour 'CHO JUNG SEOK SHOW: SIDE B' in Daejeon, Seoul, Daegu, Seongnam, and Gwangju.

Reported by Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr