ILHOON's Solo Concert 'MAEDUP' Concludes Successfully with Sold-Out VIP Pre-Sales

Singer ILHOON's solo concert 'MAEDUP' successfully wrapped up on the 4th. The event featured live performances of his previously released songs reimagined with a band set, the first unveiling of an unreleased track, and various fan events, leading to sold-out VIP pre-sales.

During the concert, ILHOON presented his released tracks with new arrangements featuring a band. The addition of live band music created a distinct sound from the original tracks, offering a unique atmosphere for each performance as he transitioned between rap and vocals.

The concert also marked the debut of an unreleased song, performed live for the first time before its official release. According to his agency, Carpenters Art Republic, this performance provided a glimpse into ILHOON's recent creative direction.

Previously, ILHOON released the single 'Merry go round' on September 26, a collaboration with producer PATEKO and artist meenoi, marking the beginning of the 'RGB SGNL' project.

In addition to the live performances, the concert featured a variety of fan events throughout. A concert representative stated, "In line with the title 'MAEDUP', the event was designed to create new bonds with both existing fans and new audiences."

ILHOON expressed, "It was meaningful to present the newly arranged band sound tracks directly to the fans," adding, "I hope 'MAEDUP' will be remembered as a good bond for everyone who joined."

Meanwhile, Carpenters Art Republic announced that following the single 'Merry go round', ILHOON plans to continue collaborating with various musicians as part of the 'RGB SGNL' project.

Byungdoo Kim, TenAsia Reporter tenten@tenasia.co.kr