Singer Paul Kim's concert proved its presence as a new symbol of year-end performances.
Paul Kim completed the first half of his solo concert Pauliday (폴리데이) at Daeyang Hall, Sejong University in Seoul on Dec. 6-7. The first week of the four shows, running through next week on Dec. 13-14, reinforced Paul Kim's brand with a stage optimized for the year-end atmosphere. For 150 minutes 27 songs, a repertoire where warm sensibility and laughter coexist completed a performance with a good texture.
Pauliday, a fusion of Paul Kim and holiday, represented a "comma" for 2025, a year when everyone hurried along. From the opening, Paul Kim appeared in a shocking outfit and sunglasses, followed by a surprising dance performance. With the concept of leaving a holiday party, it induced a dopamine rush. The indispensable carols also carried Paul Kim's own color, letting the audience savor the romance of Christmas in advance. The live band sound, formed again this time, added dimensionality to each stage.
Paul Kim's signature emotional stage also captivated the audience. Live performances of "Snow," "Hello," and the rarely shown "You Know Too" left a deep aftertaste. In "Every Day, Every Moment," he even performed guitar for the first time, showing an even more addictive charm. Because it was guitar playing he had honed for this concert, it remained an especially meaningful moment. He also offered another level of immersion with his new interpretations of Sung Si-kyung's "Two People" and IU's "Knees."
Paul Kim expressed his gratitude, saying, "I will carefully collect and keep these happy moments of today in my heart. I hope you are also part of these memories, and I hope we become people who can freely feel happiness in even small things. Let's be together for another 30 years."
This concert was impressive for filling seats across a wide range of ages, from couples to friends and families. Paul Kim's distinctive sensibility, thoughtful lyrics, his ability to communicate that elicits gentle smiles, and the warm rapport that runs through all of these resonate regardless of gender or age. The pleasant afterglow that creates a warm year-end continues at Daeyang Hall, Sejong University through Dec. 14.
[Photo] Provided by Wyes Entertainment, Kenbus.
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