Lee Chan-won's Busan Concert Concludes Successfully with Enthusiastic Response

Singer Lee Chan-won's Busan concert concluded successfully.

Lee Chan-won held two performances of '2024 Lee Chan-won Concert 'Changa' - Busan' on the 21st and 22nd at BEXCO in Busan, meeting with his fans. This concert marked the fifth stop of his tour, following Seoul, Incheon, Andong, and Suwon. Over the two performances, Lee Chan-won delivered 40 and 41 songs respectively, including encore tracks, showcasing his tireless passion and providing abundant entertainment.

Lee Chan-won opened the concert with 'Sky Travel,' accompanied by a VCR depicting his life story. He greeted the Busan audience warmly and shared his aspirations for the performance, setting a vibrant tone for the opening.

He continued with a diverse setlist including 'Moran Dongbaek,' 'Binari,' 'I Loved You,' 'Person Like the Wind,' 'Cheer Up,' and 'Just! Full.' The concert featured elaborate stage setups, lighting effects, and a VCR with sand art, capturing the audience's attention.

Lee Chan-won captivated fans with his soft voice and gentle stage manners, performing songs like 'I Believe in You,' 'Single-hearted Dandelion,' and 'A Piece of Cloud Lying Long on Time.' He also presented a medley from 'LCW Gallery' ('Convenience Store,' 'I'm Going to Meet You,' 'Sky Lantern,' 'Man's Resolve'). The performance continued with 'Masterpiece' and 'Flower-like Day,' enhanced by guitar and piano accompaniments, maximizing excitement and charm.

The special audience segment 'Chan's Wish' returned, where Lee Chan-won listened to fans' stories and sang requested songs. On the first day, he performed 'Truly' and 'The One I Met by Chance,' adding narratives to the fans' stories. On the second day, he showcased a different selection with 'White Butterfly,' 'Dear Young-ja,' and 'People Are More Beautiful Than Flowers,' offering a variety of music.

The concert continued with performances of 'For Love,' 'Reason for Existence,' 'Love Affair,' 'Wings,' and 'Like a Swallow.' He also performed a medley of 'Boat Ride,' 'HOT STUFF,' 'Dal Taryeong,' and 'Gimme Gimme Gimme,' blending the charm of Korean music with international pop.

Lee Chan-won then presented 'Seasonal Connection' and a 7080s medley (Soft-hearted, Wind Wind Wind, First Car, Missing You, Spinning Wheel, Fire) along with a Busan medley ('Busan Station of Farewell,' 'Goodbye Busan Port,' 'Come Back to Busan Port,' 'Busan Seagull'). The Busan fans enthusiastically sang along, showering him with applause.

After concluding the main performance, Lee Chan-won returned to the stage for an encore, performing 'Hiding Tears,' 'Island Village Teacher,' 'Soyanggang Maiden,' and 'Jinttobaegi,' delivering a full encore set that felt like another main performance.

Expressing his gratitude and reflections on the Busan concert, Lee Chan-won bid farewell to the audience with the encore song 'O. Nae. Eon. Sa.' He continues to receive praise for delivering perfect and entertaining performances at each tour stop.

Meanwhile, Lee Chan-won will continue his tour with performances in Daegu on October 12-13, Cheongju on November 2-3, and Gwangju on November 23-25.

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