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[Herald Review] Taeyeon mesmerizes fans at solo concert
Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon performs at Olympic Hall of Seoul Olympic Park on Sunday. (S.M. Entertainment) |
The singer kicked off the third day of the 180-minute “Taeyeon solo concert: Persona” with a soft rendition of “U R,” the lead track of her first mini album “I” released in October 2015.
Taeyeon showed off her famed vocal prowess by performing her hit songs, including every track from her first studio album “My Voice.” In an angelic white mini dress, she fascinated concertgoers with “Feel So Fine” and “I.” At one point, she even stepped onto a rotating crane at the center of the stage that rose high in the air as she sang “Make Me Love You.”
Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon performs at Olympic Hall of Seoul Olympic Park on Sunday. (S.M. Entertainment) |
“There are some fans in Japan watching this concert in a theater through a live broadcast,” she said before sending a message to them in Japanese.
Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon performs at Olympic Hall of Seoul Olympic Park on Sunday. (S.M. Entertainment) |
With six female backup dancers, the singer showcased her dance moves and the Olympic Hall was filled with the sound of wild cheering.
Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon performs at Olympic Hall of Seoul Olympic Park on Sunday. (S.M. Entertainment) |
“I tried to buy a ticket for myself as well, to see why my fans always say it’s difficult to get it,” the singer said. “Of course, I failed to get one. Then I realized how passionate and how great you are, successfully getting a seat!”
Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon performs at Olympic Hall of Seoul Olympic Park on Sunday. (S.M. Entertainment) |
She repeatedly switched the mood, singing “Rain,” “I Blame on You,” “When I was Young” and “Secret.”
Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon performs at Olympic Hall of Seoul Olympic Park on Sunday. (S.M. Entertainment) |
After she left the stage, the crowd screamed “Kim Tae-yeon” for several minutes before Taeyeon then returned to the stage for an encore, singing “Fine,” “Time Lapse” and “Curtain Call.”
By Jie Ye-eun (yeeunjie@heraldcorp.com)