BTS Suga wraps up world tour with concert in Seoul
Global 280,000 + Seoul 15,000 spectators
Wide music spectrum certification as a solo artist
Jimin, V, and Jungkook came to support
Surprising announcement of an encore con at the Gymnastics Arena from August 4th to 6th
Global 280,000 + Seoul 15,000 spectators
Wide music spectrum certification as a solo artist
Jimin, V, and Jungkook came to support
Surprising announcement of an encore con at the Gymnastics Arena from August 4th to 6th
As it was the last performance of his first solo world tour, BTS member Suga poured out all his energy. Starting with a big stage, Suga immersed ARMYs with his explosive energy on a smaller stage. Through this performance, Suga also proved his ability as a solo artist. ARMYs were enthusiastic about Suga's performance. Suga made a surprise announcement that he would hold an encore concert at the gymnastics stadium in August for ARMYs.
On the 25th, at the Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Jamsil-dong, Seoul, BTS Suga's world tour, 'SUGA | Agust D 'D-DAY' in SEOUL' was held.
The second concert in Seoul with 15,000 spectators over two days was also sold out early. On this day, crowds gathered around Jamsil Olympic Park for Suga's concert, 'Water Night Seoul 2023' and '2023 Professional Baseball Game'. Among them, ARMYs stood out wearing purple, the symbolic color of BTS, and holding army bombs (light sticks).
The set list for this performance includes mixtapes 'Agust D' (2016) and 'D-2' (2020) released by Suga under the stage name Agust D, as well as his solo album 'D-DAY' released in April. It was organized organically according to the flow of the trilogy (trilogy series).
Even before Suga appeared, ARMYs warmed up the atmosphere by shouting ‘Min Yoongi’ (Suga’s real name). Appearing amid cheers, Suga started the performance in Seoul with 'Haegeum'. In addition to the stage effect and background screen, like thunder in heavy rain, Suga instantly immersed himself in the performance with his hot energy. In the ensuing 'Daechwita', all the audience stood up and sang 'Daechwita' together. While singing the next song 'Agust D' with the fans, Suga drew cheers by saying, "This is the end of the tour. Please enjoy it without regrets." After 'give it to me', the flat square stage changed to a 'king' character.
Suga added excitement by saying, "Finally the last day of my first solo tour, 'D-DAY'. Yesterday's performance was hot. Everyone, are you ready?" He said, "It's a bit hot today. I think the heat is hot."
Suga sat in front of the microphone carrying a guitar with BTS members' autographs and cheering comments written on it. This time, the performance was held in a calm atmosphere. As the highlight lights illuminated her, she started singing 'Trivia 轉: Seesaw'. This time, Suga filled the concert hall with only rhythm, guitar, and his own voice, without flashy stage effects. Then, Suga sang 'SDL' passionately, going back and forth between another stage prepared under the stairs and the main stage. 'People', 'People Pt. 2', which expresses the relationship and emotions between people that are repeated endlessly even if they are useless after passing by, immersed the audience in the rap they spit out comfortably as if they were chanting.
Suga said, “As you all know, my solo songs are very angry. I will do it," he laughed. Then, he said, "It was the softest part of the performance," and started another intense stage.
The stage is now shaped into a large cross. Suga induced a response, saying, "Yesterday, I heard ARMYs' loud swearing. I look forward to how much more they will swear today." Suga continued the stage with 'That Moon' and 'Burn It', which showed off his rough charm with swear words.
'Interlude: Shadow', 'BTS Cypher PT.3: KILLER + BTS Cypher 4 Medley', 'UGH!', 'Ding', 'HUH?!' The stage was added with colorful laser effects. After 'HUH?!', the stage changed into a small cross shape.
Suga introduced the BTS members who came to cheer as audiences, saying, "It's lonely to do it alone after working with the members," and "But today the brothers are here." When Suga said, “Thank you guys,” Jimin, V, and Jungkook also responded with bright smiles. Also, Suga showed off his teamwork with the ARMYs in the audience and was delighted, saying, "I ripped ARMYs today."
Suga reversed the atmosphere again. Under purple lighting, Suga sang 'Life Goes On' while playing the piano himself. On the stages of 'Snooze' and 'Polar Night', he held a standing microphone and sang like vomiting. In particular, on the stage of 'Snooze', which was completed in collaboration with the late Ryuichi Sakamoto, the meeting between the two people was captured on a large screen and left a lasting impression.
The stage changed into a 'one' shape. Suga said, "I'm happy. But the concert is running toward the end. I'm sure, but today won't be the end. I won't be able to hold a solo concert again in 3-4 years. The D-DAY tour is the last. So, I'm sorry everyone. Mara,” he said, bringing about regret and anticipation.
After Suga's comment, "Please enjoy it as it is the last day," the 'AMYGDALA' stage began. Now the stage has turned into a small square. Suga held onto a standing mic and sang passionately on a stage without superfluities.
Suga finished the stage and went down, but the audience cheered 'Min Yoongi' and continued. On the large screen, images of global fans from Korea to Argentina and Vietnam holding various cheering phrases were reflected. BTS members also fluttered their clothes to cool off in the heat of the concert as the camera shone on them.
In the encore performance, there was only a small stage left for Suga to go on. Suga came down from the small stage and went to the floor while singing 'D-DAY'.
Suga said, "Thank you for giving us the best time" and took a proof shot with the audience. Then, he thanked the fans, saying, "We released the album on April 21st and started the tour until the end of June. It was a happy and pleasant memory for two months. Thank you for letting us know that the tour was so fun."
As the exclamation of regret poured in, Suga said, "Today is really the last day. There is no more. When I stand on stage again, 7 people must stand." But the audience was disappointed. When Suga said, "So I prepared," an announcement was made on the large screen that an encore performance of Suga's concert would be held at the Olympic Park KSPO Dome Gymnastics Arena from August 4 to 6. Suga promised, "See you at our gymnastics." Suga concluded this performance with 'The Last'.
Reporter Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia bella@tenasia.co.kr