Bada of S.E.S. Shines at '2026 BADA LIVE CONCERT - Golden: Beyond the Music'

Bada, the renowned singer from S.E.S., successfully concluded her solo concert '2026 BADA LIVE CONCERT - Golden: Beyond the Music'.

Held on February 21st and 22nd at Ewha Womans University Samsung Hall in Seoul, Bada performed over 20 songs live. She made a grand entrance with a lyrical orchestra intro, delivering a powerful opening with a rearranged version of 'Just A Feeling', followed by a Y2K retro rendition of S.E.S.'s debut song 'I'm Your Girl'.

Bada evoked nostalgia by performing S.E.S.'s iconic tracks like 'Love' and '감싸안으며', staying true to their original essence. Songs like '샤랄라', 'Shy Boy', 'Twilight Zone', and 'Like A Shooting Star' were enriched with jazz-inspired arrangements and a full band, creating a deeply immersive experience. The live band's performance heightened the concert's engagement.

The highlight of the concert was the 'Golden: Beyond the Music' segment. As images of black lions appeared on screen, Bada's voice resonated powerfully, leading into a live performance of 'Golden'.

In response to encore requests, Bada passionately sang 'V.I.P' and '꿈을 모아서'. The audience joined in, creating a unified spectacle. Notably, on the 21st, S.E.S. member Eugene, who was watching from the audience, joined Bada on stage in casual attire, moving Bada to tears.

Bada expressed her gratitude, saying, "Thank you to everyone who attended the concert. I hope that by 2026, you all shine as brightly as gold. Though we return to our own paths after this stage, I believe the songs we sang together will light your way." She added, "Please continue to cherish S.E.S. and Bada through our music," before closing with 'Find the way'. Bada maintained eye contact with the audience, ending the 150-minute journey on a golden note.

Special guest performances added charm to the concert. On the 21st, 10CM's Kwon Jung-yeol sweetened the atmosphere with acoustic renditions of his hits, including '너에게 닿기를' and '스토커'. Recalling their first meeting during MBC's Infinite Challenge, he expressed his admiration for Bada, calling her "my first girl group".

On the 22nd, Jo Jazz moved the audience with heartfelt performances of '모르시나요' and '사랑'. Reflecting on his past duet with Bada on SBS's Fantastic Duo, he shared, "Being invited as a guest at my favorite idol S.E.S.'s Bada concert is a new and grateful experience. The moment Bada senior teared up hearing my voice gave me the strength to continue my music journey."

Reported by Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia one@tenasia.co.kr