Lee Chan-won Concludes Gwangju Concert with Enthusiastic Encores

Lee Chan-won's nationwide tour concert successfully concluded in Gwangju.

The concert, titled '2025 2026 Lee Chan-won Concert ', took place at the Kim Dae-jung Convention Center in Gwangju on October 7th at 5 PM and October 8th at 3 PM.

This performance marks the beginning of a new nationwide tour following the 2024 Lee Chan-won Concert 'Changa'. It captivated Gwangju fans for approximately 197 minutes, featuring tracks from his second studio album 'Glorious', released last October.

As Lee Chan-won appeared on the central stage via a lift amidst a grand band sound, laser, and lighting performances, the audience erupted in chants of 'Lee Chan-won'.

He kicked off the concert with the title track 'Today Somehow' and 'I'm Going to Meet You' from his new album 'Glorious', blending country pop with emotional vocals, heating up the atmosphere from the start.

Expressing gratitude to the audience for attending the Gwangju concert, Lee Chan-won performed Nam Jin's 'Sangsahwa' and Na Hoon-a's 'Is This Goodbye?', drawing great responses from the crowd.

He continued with Cho Yong-pil's 'The Winter Tea House' and Im Joo-ri's 'Put on Thick Lipstick', evoking nostalgic emotions.

Additionally, he performed tracks from his new album 'Glorious', including 'You and I Falling Like Leaves', his upbeat song 'First Love', as well as Cho Yong-pil's 'Forgotten Love' and Jeon Young-rok's 'Paper Crane', engaging passionately with the audience.

Lee Chan-won also delighted fans with his well-known wedding song 'October Poem' and his new song 'Shining Star'.

Delivering an emotional stage with 'Mother's Spring Day' and 'Flower-like Day', he heightened the excitement with 'Don't Forget' and 'Tess Hyung!' as the concert neared its end.

In the 'Adult Sensibility Retro Medley' featuring 'First Love', 'New Love Hill', 'Love You', 'Brother', and 'You Are My Man', Lee Chan-won's seasoned stage presence shone. He expressed gratitude by introducing each band member.

He then passionately sang 'Mother' accompanied by a daegeum performance, and announced the concert's finale with the traditional-style songs 'Sseurirang' and 'Jinttobaegi'.

After taking photos to capture memories, he concluded the main performance with 'Rock and Roll Life' from his new album.

Responding to the enthusiastic encore requests, Lee Chan-won performed a sing-along medley of top 5 songs to listen to on New Year's Day ('Distant Hometown', 'Sunny Day', 'Strongman', 'Moonlight Song', 'Unconditionally'), further heating up the concert hall.

In true Gwangju spirit, he began with a Gwangju medley ('Hwagae Market', 'Tears of Mokpo', 'Sorrow of Namwon', 'Rainy Honam Line', 'Southbound Train'), followed by encore medleys ('Don't Tackle Me', 'Naejangsan', 'Today is the Youngest Day', 'Because I'm a Man'), double encore medleys ('How Old Am I', 'Chupungnyeong', 'Ugly Man', 'Crying Over Parkdaljae', 'Nest'), triple encore medleys ('Virgin Boatman', 'Goodbye Busan Port', 'Hiding Tears', 'Island Village Teacher', 'Soyang River Maiden'), and quadruple encore medleys ('Take It', 'Brother is Fine', 'Bye Bye', 'That Woman's Mascara', 'Met Again'), delivering a full encore performance that rivaled the main concert, drawing enthusiastic cheers from the audience.

Finally, Lee Chan-won concluded the Gwangju concert with 'Seasonal Connection'.

Meanwhile, Lee Chan-won's nationwide tour concert is set to continue in Daejeon, Seoul, and other locations.

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

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