Last night there was an explosion of many shades of yellow here in Charlotte where Bang Yong Guk greeted his US fans for the first time in 6 years.
On June 6, 2023, The Fillmore Charlotte welcomed the South-Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, and K-Pop legend for his first solo tour – THE COLORS OF BANG YONG GUK THE US TOUR 2023. For most attendees, this show was one of familiarity and growth - -
The venue’s energy was already set from the time Yong Guk took the stage where BABY - - the name of Yong Guk’s long-time fans - - welcomed him with roars that filled the 25,000 square-foot venue. Yong Guk started the night with “G.M.T (Give Me That),” “UP,” and “Race” where his solid rap, husky growl, smooth vocals, and powerful stage presence had fans singing along to EVERY word. The opening stages shouted mantras of “this is my return,” “I am back,” “be unapologetically you,” and “I will continue to push towards my dreams,” which he performed with a level of confidence that captivated not only BABY but new listeners and venue staff alike.
The night continued with high-energy performances of “Rain on Me,” and “UFO” before changing the pace and slowing things down with “Hikikomori”. Fans were then hit with nostalgia as Yong Guk performed his 2011 solo debut single track “I Remember.” The track was originally released as a duet with Yang Yo-seob of B2ST; However, it was later recorded featuring Yong-Guk’s former B.A.P bandmate, Daehyun, for their 2012 repackaged mini album, CRASH. While Yong Guk allowed the track to play Daehyun’s vocals, he took this time to interact with BABY and take in their reactions to the stage - - which ranged from some fans screaming the lyrics to other fans tearing up and bursting into tears.
As the night progressed, the energy never stopped. Not only did Yong Guk continue to deliver powerful and confident performances with a setlist that made both long-time fans and new fans excited, but he also took the time to encourage and interact with fans. During his ment stages, Yong Guk continued to express his gratitude towards local fans and fans who traveled to come and watch his show. He took the moment to express the importance of fans having fun by asking them if they were “ready to jump?” and by telling fans “We’re going to do this night right” where you saw fans switch from recording the high-energy performances to jumping along with Yong Guk to them. He then ended the night with words that highlight his personality that has been seen throughout his career by telling fans that he wants them to love themselves just as much as they love him.
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