Sung Si-kyung Confirms Year-End Concert Amid Personal Struggles

Sung Si-kyung, the renowned South Korean balladeer, has confirmed the final details for his annual year-end concert, a promise he has kept to his fans.

The concert, titled '2025 Sung Si-kyung Year-End Concert', will take place from December 25 to 28 at the KSPO DOME (Olympic Gymnastics Arena) in Seoul.

This year-end concert is a signature event for Sung Si-kyung, who has decided to continue the tradition despite personal challenges, honoring his commitment to his fans.

Through this concert, Sung Si-kyung aims to express his gratitude to his fans and reward them with high-quality music and performances for their patience over the past year.

As a leading figure in the ballad genre, Sung Si-kyung's concert is expected to be a high-caliber event, especially as he celebrates his 25th anniversary in the music industry this year.

The concert will serve as a reflective and warm gathering for fans to look back on the year and anticipate 2026 together.

The setlist will feature carefully selected timeless hits that resonate with audiences of all ages, complemented by a high-quality live band session and a 360-degree stage to ensure an immersive experience.

Meanwhile, Sung Si-kyung recently revealed that he suffered financial losses due to a betrayal by his long-time manager, whom he considered family. It was reported that Sung Si-kyung covered nearly 100 million won for the manager's wedding expenses last year. His agency, SK Jaewon, stated, "It has been confirmed that the former manager committed acts of betrayal during their tenure. We are currently investigating the exact scale of the damages."
Sung Si-kyung shared on his social media, "The past few months have been incredibly difficult. Being betrayed by someone I trusted like family has happened several times in my 25-year career, but it never gets easier." Despite these challenges, Sung Si-kyung has chosen to proceed with the year-end concert.

Choi Ji-ye, TenAsia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr