A song that I could not resist taking a photo of. Any idea which?
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SHINHWA 15th Anniversary Concert: The Legend Continues

The Legend Continues. And Shinhwa showed just why at their 15th anniversary concert in Korea.

(Yes, I managed to get a ticket to the second night of the concert on 17 March 2013.)

From the technical set-up to the music to the performance, the concert was very well-produced.

The lighting, laser and visual effects all complemented the performances very well. A lot of thought, as I see it, went into the stage design: while providing surprises for the members’ entrances, it also allowed Shinhwa to get nearer to the fans, including those sitting in the upper levels.

Accompanied by a ‘live’ band, Shinhwa were almost perfect in their performances with their strong vocals.

What made the concert enjoyable was also the easy banter among the Shinhwa members. Although I could not understand most of their conversations in Korean,the fans’ reactions said it all. At times, it was like watching Shinhwa Broadcast ‘live’, with the personalities of individual members shining through. They were also obliging to fans’ requests for cute acts and spontaneous dances.

Simply, it was a great concert, and ranks as one of the best I’ve attended.

Definitely go if the concert goes to your country. Hong Kong, you are in.

Keeping my fingers crossed for a Singapore date to be announced.

SHINHWA 15th Anniversary Concert street banners along the route to the Seoul Olympic Park Stadium.
Huge poster for SHINHWA 15th Anniversary Concert on the Seoul Olympic Park Stadium façade.
All about Shinhwa – information panels with Shinhwa’s biography, discography and photos in front of the Seoul Olympic Park Stadium.
The legendary rice wreaths – a unique feature of Korean concerts and a tradition apparently started by Shinhwa Changjo (Shinhwa’s fan club) – placed around the concert venue. And there are lots of them.
The concert and stage set-up inside the Seoul Olympic Park Stadium.
Closing credits at the concert, and the spectacular Shinhwa emblem.
After the concert ends, don’t be too eager to leave – you’ll be rewarded for just hanging around a little bit more.

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Setlist
Opening Video
01. Only One
02. Your Man
Mention 1
03. 천일유혼 (Sharing Forever)
04. Hey, Come On
Video 1
05. Free
06. You’re My Everything
07. 기도
Mention 2
08. How Do I Say?
09. Be My Love
10. Stay
11. 으쌰! 으쌰! (Eusha! Eusha!)
Video 2
12. T.O.P.
13. Perfect Man
14. Shooting Star
Mention 3
15. Angel
16. Hurts
17. 해결사 (Resolver)
18. On The Road
Video 3
19. Venus
20. Brand New
Mention 4
21. Once In A Lifetime
22. First Love
Encore
23. I Pray 4 You
24. RUN
25. Yo!

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If you are still reading up to this point, here’s something for you. No photography during the concert, but…here’s a few anyway.

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