Singer-songwriter Roy Kim closed out a special year-end with his signature soft sensibility and warm voice, successfully concluding a three-day solo concert.
Roy Kim (real name Kim Sang-woo) held a solo concert, "2025-26 Roy Kim LIVE TOUR [ja, daumm(ja, da-eum)]", at the Ticketlink Live Arena (handball gymnasium) in Olympic Park, Songpa District, Seoul, for three days from the 12th to the 14th. The show, which sold out all seats and quickly sold out additional seats, drew strong responses as it combined customized direction that Roy Kim personally participated in from the planning stage with a deeper musical narrative.
Roy Kim opened the concert with Damien Rice's "Volcano." He then performed a string of signature hits including "Bom Bom Bom," "Love Love Love," "In Autumn," and "Home," filling the stage with his characteristic warm sensibility. He said, "I'm back after a year. Thank you for letting me stand on stage again. Thank you for coming in such numbers," and added, "Being able to do various activities this year, including as a comedian(?), came from my desire to share more music with people. I'm glad that sincerity seems to have been conveyed."
Afterwards, "Just then," "Big Dipper," "We Could Break Up Then," and "That's How You Live" resounded one after another, gradually increasing the concert's immersion. Especially during "Flying through the deep night," all audience members filling the seats from the first to the third floors stood up, bringing the venue's excitement to a peak. Roy Kim's stable vocals and delicate emotional expression left the audience with a deeper aftertaste.
In the midsection, brighter songs such as "Smile Boy," "A Melody for You," and "WE GO HIGH" were placed to change the flow of the performance. Roy Kim's cheerful banter and natural rapport with the audience made the venue even more relaxed and festive.
At this concert, an unreleased new song, "What should I say?", was premiered, adding significance. Roy Kim explained, "It's a recently written song, made while thinking of those among my fans who need comfort," and added, "I wanted to return the comfort I receive on stage through song. I pray that while listening, everyone can shake off their pain." The new song's stage earned great empathy with its heartfelt message.
Also, the "LIVE MUSIC DRAMA" segment, first introduced last year, was presented in an upgraded form. Emotional narration and music based on writing Roy Kim wrote himself, combined with highly polished visuals, offered the audience an immersive experience like watching a music film.
In the latter part, mega hits such as "I'll be your flower," "If you asked me what love is," and "I can't express it differently" followed, heightening the concert's emotional impact. Roy Kim expressed his thanks, saying, "Every year, being able to spend a dreamlike year-end is all thanks to the audience. I pray that 2026 for everyone who came here will be happier and filled with joy." During the encore, songs including "Nothing lasts forever" rang out, wrapping up the three-day performances. Even after the show ended, the audience's applause and cheers did not subside easily.
Continuing his record of selling out year-end shows four years in a row, Roy Kim, through this concert, once again proved his unique sensibility, musical depth and stage completeness, creating another "legendary performance." The "2025-26 Roy Kim LIVE TOUR [ja, daumm]" is scheduled to continue as a nationwide tour starting with the Seoul shows.
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