Singer Kim Gun-mo is set to appear in public for the first time in six years. Starting in September, he will make a full comeback through a nationwide concert tour 'KIM GUN MO.'
On the 25th, performance production company Istar Media Company announced, "Ticket sales will open exclusively through YES24 on August 29."
Kim Gun-mo once recorded the highest viewership ratings weekly through SBS entertainment program 'My Little Old Boy,' establishing himself as a 'blue chip' in the broadcasting, advertising, and performance fields. However, he halted all activities due to allegations of sexual assault that emerged in 2019. At that time, a worker at a bar claimed that Kim Gun-mo assaulted her in 2016 and filed a lawsuit, but prosecutors concluded the case without indictment in November 2021, and both the appeal and reexamination requests were dismissed, leading to the case's closure in 2022.
Although his performances and broadcasting activities were suspended, his music continued to be consumed. Remakes by junior artists, mentions on broadcasts, and streaming and reevaluation on online platforms kept the interest from fans alive. An insider said, "He was away from the stage, but he never let go of music for a single moment," leading to a high level of interest in whether Kim Gun-mo will reveal his feelings during the hiatus during this tour.
During his hiatus in 2020, Kim Gun-mo married pianist Jang Ji-yeon, but after about 2 years and 8 months, he announced their divorce, which drew disappointment from fans.
As news of this concert spread, internet users did not hide their excitement. Comments like "Finally, Gun-mo hyung is returning to the stage!", "After a long wait, the live performance is highly anticipated", "I must see this tour", and "It has been tough, but the music is still the best" have been pouring in on online communities and social media.
Kim Gun-mo plans to meet fans nationwide starting with a concert in Busan in September, beginning with the exclusive opening of tickets via YES24 on August 29. There is a strong interest from music fans regarding what kind of emotion his stage will deliver as he grabs the microphone again after a six-year hiatus.
This tour is expected to expand to major cities across the country, starting in Busan on September 27, then Daegu on October 18, Daejeon on December 20, and Seoul in January next year.
[Photo] 'Istar Media Company'
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