M.C the MAX's Lee Soo Concludes Successful 'Wintering' Tour, Solidifying Its Status as a Winter Staple

M.C the MAX's Lee Soo has once again established his 'Wintering' concert as a quintessential winter event.

Lee Soo successfully wrapped up the 2025-26 solo concert tour 'Wintering' with a final performance in Ilsan on the 28th of last month.

The tour kicked off on December 24th in Gwangju and spanned across seven cities including Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon, and Ilsan over two months, marking a long-term project that bridged the end of the year and the New Year. Returning after three years, 'Wintering' was met with enthusiastic responses at each performance, reaffirming its status as Lee Soo's signature brand concert.

Lee Soo, with a more refined visual, delivered his iconic ballads 'As Always', 'Wherever', and 'You Are Tearful' with arrangements that preserved the original emotions of the songs, conveying the essence of the music vividly. He filled the stage with his vocals alone, showcasing a stable vocal range and delicate control throughout the performance, achieving high-quality live performances.

Midway through the concert, energetic tracks like 'Insanity' and 'Returns' were strategically placed to elevate the concert's energy, prompting the audience to respond with standing ovations and sing-alongs. The clear contrast between emotional and energetic segments provided a diverse and enjoyable experience. Songs like 'Poem of Love', 'One Love', 'I Just Want to Sing', 'Red Sunset', 'White Night', and 'Goodbye for Now' further bridged the gap between the music and the audience, maintaining the concert's intensity.

Notably, Lee Soo chose to perform the entire 'Wintering' concert without any guest appearances, filling the event solely with his music. The setlist remained consistent throughout the tour, allowing audiences to experience it as a complete work of art. His unwavering live performance quality garnered praise from attendees.

The stage production emphasized the grandeur typical of winter concerts. Amidst magnificent lighting and video effects, Lee Soo filled the space with his steady live vocals, naturally raising the concert's temperature from the ballad sections to moments where the entire audience stood and sang along. Highlight videos released on the official YouTube channel captured the vibrant energy of the event, showcasing the sea of light sticks and the audience's enthusiastic participation.

Through this tour, Lee Soo reinforced the symbolic status of 'Wintering' as a representative year-end and New Year concert. With reviews praising it as a must-see winter event, Lee Soo demonstrated the essence of a concert with his unchanging vocals, stage presence, and deep connection with the audience.

Meanwhile, Lee Soo announced his divorce from Lyn last August. The couple, who married in 2014, ended their marriage after 11 years. Their agency stated, "The decision was made amicably and not due to any fault or blame on either side."

Reporter: Kim Ji-won, TenAsia one@tenasia.co.kr