
The legendary singer Cho Yong-pil thrilled 18,000 spectators who filled Gocheok Dome with a 150-minute performance. This concert was held as part of KBS's grand project for the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day, "Forever This Moment - Cho Yong-pil," which will be broadcast on October 6th. Cho Yong-pil attracted great attention by presenting a solo stage on KBS for the first time in 28 years since the 1997 "Big Show."
Tickets for both the first and second rounds sold out within three minutes of opening. This result proves the enthusiasm for the legendary singer Cho Yong-pil, whom fans are meeting again after a long time. "Forever This Moment - Cho Yong-pil" boasts an unparalleled lineup that satisfies all generations, including seniors, middle-aged, and young people. Cho Yong-pil is a national singer who holds several records, including the first million-seller single album in Korea, total cumulative album sales exceeding 10 million copies, and winning the Japan Golden Disc Award.
The concert included songs that span generations such as "Return to Busan Port," "Friend," "Song of the Wind," "Eyes of the Sun," and "Bounce." This created scenes where couples, mothers and daughters, friends, and families sang along together and enjoyed the performance.
The production team expressed, "We sincerely thank the 18,000 spectators who truly enjoyed the concert as one despite the rain." They also stated, "It was a day united solely by the legendary singer Cho Yong-pil without any incidents or accidents. We will capture the energy of the venue and show it in the broadcast."
"Forever This Moment - Cho Yong-pil" is scheduled to air on KBS 2TV on October 6th. This broadcast is expected to provide a special experience for Cho Yong-pil's longtime fans as well as a new generation of viewers.