Singer Kim Jong Kook, who married a non-celebrity in September, recently broke joyful news, just a month after his wedding, successfully concluding his 30th debut anniversary concert.
The concert entitled “The Originals” they sold out as soon as they opened, attracting passionate fans eager to celebrate the singer’s incredible 30-year career.
Opening with a great VCR intro, the show began with classic hits like “A Jazz Bar,” “December,” and “Love Forever.” Kim Jong Kook warmly greeted fans, saying: “I can’t believe it’s already been 30 years. This concert is only possible because of your unwavering support.”
He reminisced about his early twenties, recalling his audition at singer Tae Jin Ah’s office and his debut with the group. Turboeventually launching a solo career. “Many think that ‘One Man’ was my debut solo song, but it was actually ‘I Wish You Happiness’ from my first album,” he revealed, laughing, how nervous he was during the recording and how he took calming pills to ease the anxiety.
Kim didn’t hesitate to talk about difficult times, including disputes with the agency after her debut album, and her time spent Let’s go! Dream teamwhich relaunched his career. He energized audiences with beloved hits like “One Man,” “Addiction,” and “Forgive And Remember.”
From her third album era with “Star, Wind, Sunlight and Love” to her military enlistment days and the emotional ballad “Letter” from her fourth album, Kim has shown her versatile charm. He also reminisced about his entertainment heyday Family trip AND Running Manconnecting stories from the era of his fifth album.
Performing “Today More Than Yesterday” and “This Is the Person” in his signature honey-colored voice, he then revisited his seventh album Journey Home, performing the title track “Men Are All Like That”.
As the concert neared its end, Kim shared heartfelt words: “Today we looked back on 30 years of my career. It has been a significant journey. I will continue to meet you on stage and screen. Let’s get together again for my 40th and even 50th anniversary.”
The climax came with a Turbo medley, featuring high-energy songs like “X,” “Choice,” “Love Is…”, “Black Cat Nero,” “Twist King,” “Good Bye Yesterday” and “White Love (At the Ski Park).” The crowd roared with excitement. On the first night, guests Cha Tae Hyun and Ma Sun Ho joined together to celebrate, while Yang Se Chan, Jonathan and Shorry J lit up the final night with warm camaraderie.
During the photo segment, Kim created special memories with fans. For the last song, he performed “My Heart Is The Love,” delivering a heartfelt message that deeply moved the audience.
Even after the concert ended, the fans’ applause for the encore continued. Responding with joy, Kim sang “Lovable” and “As Good As It Gets,” ending the night with gratitude and love.
Sources: naver
