NCT’s Doyoung has wrapped up his first Asia tour with a bang at his encore concert! The '2024 DOYOUNG CONCERT [Dearest Youth]' took place from November 1 to 3 at the Handball Arena in Olympic Park, Seoul, and every single seat sold out, even those with obstructed views. Around 15,000 excited fans attended the shows over three days.
During the concert, Doyoung amazed the audience with his a cappella version of 'Firefly' and performed live versions of all the songs from his first solo album, including hits like 'Song of Early Spring,' 'I Wish I Were,' and 'To My Sea.' He also introduced a brand-new song called 'Dazzlingly Brilliant,' which celebrates youth, and it received glowing reviews. The concert featured a total of 28 songs that reflected Doyoung's unique take on youth.
Doyoung even brought the highly-anticipated rap track 'DY TRACK' to life, delivering a cheerful performance of NCT 127 favorites like 'Parade,' 'Chain,' 'Mad City,' and 'Fact Check.' He also treated fans to a special acoustic medley of NCT songs, including 'Sticker,' 'Baggy Jeans,' and 'Dreams Come True,' which created an unforgettable atmosphere.
The crowd joined in to sing along to songs like '17,' 'When Starlight Blooms,' and 'Time Machine,' filling the venue with beautiful voices from Doyoung’s fans, known as “Seeznies.” Cover performances of 'Snow Flower' and 'Flying Through the Deep Night,' along with his self-written song 'Dear,' highlighted Doyoung’s talent as a top vocalist in K-pop, showcasing his versatility across different music styles.
At the end of the show, Doyoung reflected on his tour, saying, “This first tour has ended, but it was a valuable time that added precious pages to my youth. I will continue to be Doyoung, singing for my everything, Seeznies, and NCT. I sincerely thank you for being with me.” The cheers from the audience brought him back on stage for encore performances of 'Firefly' and 'Dazzlingly Brilliant,' leaving everyone with a wonderful memory.
Doyoung's new song 'Dazzlingly Brilliant' will be available on various music platforms on November 6 at 6 PM.
In other news, NCT 127, the group Doyoung is part of, will attend the '9th Asia Artist Awards' (AAA 2024) on December 27 at the IMPACT Challenger Hall 1-2 in Bangkok, Thailand. The event will be hosted by actor Ryu Jun Yeol, along with IVE member Jang Wonyoung and ZEROBASEONE member Sung Han Bin.
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