[Concert Report] Seo In Guk holds first concert in two years: ”A signal that connects Seo In Guk and his fans, who are united in spirit”

Singer and actor Seo In Guk will be holding the "Seo In Guk 2025 Japan Concert" at Ariake Garden Theater in Tokyo on November 7th.
The band's first concert tour in Japan in about two years took place in Osaka on November 2nd and 3rd, and in Tokyo on the 7th, with this day being the final performance of the tour.
Many fans flocked to the venue, and the lobby was decorated with stunt balloons and gorgeous flowers to celebrate the concert, with fans taking photos and eagerly awaiting the start of the show.
The hall was filled with excitement as people waited for the show to begin, and the air was filled with warmth and anticipation. When the lights went out exactly on time for the show to begin, cheers and applause spontaneously erupted.
An opening video was played that talked about the concert title "SIGNAL," and a tense beat reverberated through the venue. "I'm sending my signal to everyone who came here," he said.
The fans respond with applause. The sound of Morse code rings out, and the video ends with the message in Japanese, "Now we are connected."
Next, a refreshing and light band sound, perfect for an opening, spread throughout the venue.
Then, a dazzling white light shone on the stairs of the stage, and when Seo In Gook's silhouette appeared, the venue erupted in cheers and the fans all rose to their feet. "Everyone in Tokyo!
"Are you interested?" the fans responded loudly to the cheerful voice calling out, though their faces were still hidden by the backlight. Then, after a moment of silence, Seo In Gook's figure was illuminated in the light from the front.
Seo In Gook, dressed in a black outfit, began the song with a mid-tempo "Don't be
The retro pop atmosphere was intertwined with the supple sound of R&B, and Inguk's sweet and expansive singing voice filled the venue.
Fans swayed their penlights along with Inguk as they sang along to the comfortable rhythm, enjoying the music together.
In the following song, "Bebe," she shouted, "Let's go!" and, holding her hands to her ears, encouraged the fans, saying, "Let me hear more!"
The sexy, powerful, Seoul-style singing voice reverberated throughout the venue, instantly raising the heat in the venue.
"Chocolate" is a band sound that combines funky guitar and groovy piano.
The whole venue was filled with a sense of groove. During the phrase "Chocolete," the fans sang along, and while enjoying the exciting cheers and pleasant performance,
Seo In Gook exchanged glances with the band members, expressing the joy of music with his whole body. "Hello, I'm Seo In Gook. Are you in the mood?" he asked, and the audience responded with a cheer of "Yes, we are!"
A cheering voice came back. In a fun atmosphere, she took to the stage for "Sora no Kaori." With a fantastical backdrop of clouds, sky, and stars, the fans lit their penlights as she sang with her beautiful voice.
The audience swayed their hands from side to side, listening intently to the singing. Next, powerful drums and guitars began to play rhythmically, and the band called out, "Everyone, let's sing together!" as they performed "Galaxy."
As the fans joined in, shouting "Wow Wow ohoh," Inguk turned the microphone towards the audience and asked them to let him sing more.
Seeing the fans, Inguk also performed with a fun attitude, jumping lightly. Even after the song ended, warm voices of "Inguk!" and "Saranghe (I love you)" filled the stage from the audience.
In response to his passionate feelings, Inguk replied, "I love you too!", filling the entire venue with a happy atmosphere.
After exciting the audience with a passionate performance, the atmosphere suddenly changed to a quiet one.
The atmosphere was calm and relaxed. Inguk gently urged the fans to "please sit down" and began to speak with a calm expression. He said, "This will be the last day of SIGNAL's Tokyo concert.
So I've been pouring all my energy into this from the start. I got goosebumps when I saw your passion and heard the cheers when I went on stage. Thank you so much.
Regarding "SIGNAL," he said, "Simply put, I created it with the idea that it is a signal of the heart that we exchange with each other.
I think we communicate through invisible signals. So, I would like to share signals with you all at the concert and create a wonderful stage together."
Inguk gave a thumbs up and said, "The song I just played connected our hearts. I think so too."
I had a lot of fun preparing for the concert. I had been thinking about a concert since the last album, "SIGnature." When I was working on the music with the band,
I guess that's what's becoming clearer. When I perform in Osaka and Tokyo, I feel like my musical plans have been accomplished. So today I'm happy and satisfied.
He is currently filming his latest TV series, "Arrives to Work Tomorrow," and expressed his gratitude to all the staff who helped him create the concert despite their busy schedules.
I would like to express my gratitude to everyone in the band." He then proceeded to perform a medley of the TV series' OST (original soundtrack).
I would like to share with you the OSTs that I have participated in little by little. There are also songs that I haven't heard in a while. I hope that everyone, whether they are here for the first time or already know the songs, will be able to enjoy them.
"I'll do my best," he said, and the first song he performed was "Destiny," the OST for the TV series "Love Rain." He sat down in a chair and quietly closed his eyes, and his deep, clear voice filled the entire venue.
After finishing the song, he said, "It's been a while since I last sang. It was the first song I wrote myself since my debut. It was my first time acting, so I only remember being really nervous."
However, the director, co-stars, and staff all took good care of me, so I was able to film in a really enjoyable atmosphere," she recalled.
Next, a soft piano melody spread through the venue, and the song "Night" from the TV series
He performed "Finding Myself" from the OST of "Can I Fall in Love with You?!". When he asked, "Has anyone seen this TV series?", the fans in the venue all raised their hands in unison and responded with "I'm in Love with You!"
Jungkook smiled in surprise and said with a happy voice, "Everyone is watching. It feels so good." The famous scenes such as the "cast kiss" and "horizontal bar kiss scene" have become hot topics.
This work is a TV series that fans have a deep attachment to. Next, she performed "Flower," the OST for the TV series "Tomorrow, With You." With a delicate piano melody, she sang each word with her hand on her heart.
It is a ballad song with an emotional melody that quietly penetrates deep into the heart, but he revealed the story behind it, saying that he had the idea to write this song after eating lamb, which made his fans laugh.
The warm sound of the acoustic guitar resonated, and then he began singing "Star," the OST for the TV series "One Hundred Million Stars Falling from the Sky." When he turned the microphone towards the audience, the fans' voices sang along, even though the lyrics were in Korean.
The audience was enveloped in a gentle harmony. Inguk gave a thumbs up to the singing voice and said with delight, "I got goosebumps." The last song of the OST was the theme song for the TV series "Reply!"
"All For You" from the OST of "1997." When Jung Eun Ji (Apink) sang the part, the fans naturally took over, and Inguk and the fans became one in spirit.
In the middle of the concert, Inguk appeared on stage again wearing a red jacket, and the excitement in the venue rose all at once.
As the audience entered the stage, they began their performance of "Broken." With the emotional guitar sounds ringing out, the heartbreaking yet passionate singing voice shook the hearts of the fans, as if squeezing out the pain of separation from the depths of their hearts.
In the following song, "Thread of Destiny," the lyrics express a connection with the fans, "In a world without you, I have no place to belong. Wherever we are, we are connected by a thread,"
It resonated like a message to his fans, and left a deep impression on their hearts. Eventually, he took off his red jacket to the rhythm of the groove-filled music. Then,
As the tight rhythm resonated, he sat down on the stairs, lit a match and laughed coolly, and the venue was instantly filled with screams of joy. Then, he lay down on the stairs, leaning his body, and sang "Out
She performed "Of Time." She dominated the stage with her overwhelming presence, exuding a sophisticated and sexy adult charm.
In the bridge footage, Ana is seen in a house where all signals have been cut off.
The image of In Guk spending time in a log environment was shown. The meaning behind the title "SIGNAL" was revealed. "SIG" is the initials of "Seo In Guk" and stands for "NAL".
" means "day" in Korean. In other words, the story is about Seo In Guk realizing that "SIGNAL is Seo In Guk's day." And in an environment where he can't use the internet, In Guk has nothing to do, so he decides to
"Let's take a nap for now. When we wake up, we'll meet again," he muttered. As the video faded out with those words, Inguk reappeared on stage in a pure white outfit.
Then he performed "Nap." Inguk sang while swaying back and forth leisurely to the floating sound. Inguk's sweet and supple voice was also heard in the following song "Stupid," which had a medium tempo rhythm.
Her delicate and smooth voice has become even deeper, and in "Dawn" she lightly snaps her fingers to the finger snap rhythm.
While taking a nap, I surrendered myself to the music. "Youth" had a somewhat fleeting, dream-like atmosphere with the soft sounds of the guitar.
In "Love," she sang with a beautiful piano melody, her voice filled with sadness and warmth. As the stage changed to a fantastical setting with falling snow, she sang "Kimi to
"Even as the seasons change, spring, summer, autumn and winter, I still believe in your return, my feelings for you remain unchanged," she said, expressing her nostalgia for her lover and the warmth that remains after parting ways.
The fans held their breath as she sang, creating a lingering impression, and the moment the last note faded away, thunderous applause filled the stage.
Inguk said, "We tried to create a snow scene. It was snowing on stage, so it was emotional.
"I was so excited, and 'Everlasting Love' brought me so much emotion," he said. He also revealed an episode about the first snow. In Inguk's hometown, Ulsan, it snows.
Since it rarely snows in this area, the days when it snows are Christmas. Because of this, I didn't have any cold weather protection measures in place, so when it snowed, I was so happy that I went out to play with my friends.
He also said that he went out without a down jacket, just wearing normal clothes and without an umbrella. He added, "I got soaked all over and had a really hard time, so I don't really like snow.
"I think it's just beautiful garbage," he said, drawing laughter from the audience. He then added, "The best way to see snow is at home with a drink. Sit in the kotatsu, eat some mandarin oranges and look outside..."
He continued, "I think the weather in Tokyo right now is great. It's probably cold in Korea right now, but I'm glad I'm here because I hate the cold," to which fans responded, "(In Korea)
) DO NOT LEAVE!" As the concert drew to a close, Inguk called out powerfully, "Everyone!" and enthusiastically began the song, "Right!
Now" followed by "Words of Love", which created a passionate stage with the audience shaking their heads and jumping.
", her gentle and comforting voice envelops the hearts of the fans, creating a gentle atmosphere in the venue. Then she moves straight into Southern All Stars' "TSUNAMI".
As the song surged in like a wave, fans shouted "It's the best!" and the venue was filled with cheers of excitement. He said, "(TSUNAMI) is a song I really love. As you probably know,
I had a hard time choosing between several songs. There are many Japanese songs that have been remade in Korea. I especially love "I love you," so I thought about singing it, but the Korean version
The syllables are short. The original Japanese song has many more syllables. So, I would like to try this song next time. Also, Hirai Ken's song ("Hitomi wo Tojite")
)," he said, further raising the fans' expectations and excitement, and the passionate stage reached its climax, leaving fans feeling excited for the next concert.
Time passed by in a flash. When he announced that the next song was the last, a reluctant "Eh!" rose from the audience. "It really is the last song," he said.
However, he continued, "Should I force myself to make it? But first, I'll see how everyone reacts, and if I don't like it, I'll stop here. But if they're really passionate about it..." and stirred up expectations.
Inguk. He instantly captured the hearts of the fans and then went on stage to perform the final song, "A Flower Called You." The audience was enchanted by the warm sound and the gentle singing of Inguk's voice. In the middle of the song,
There was also a surprise slogan from the fans, to which In Guk responded with a thumbs up and said, "The best!" He ran off the stage saying, "Thank you!"
" calls rang out loudly. Afterwards, a comical video was shown on the screen. Inguk was diagnosed with "word allergy" at the hospital, and the word that he has an allergic reaction to is "Egiya (M
"y baby." Hearing the word "Egiya" makes him unable to stop sneezing. However, doctors advise him to "fight poison with poison," and he has been exposed to the word "Egiya" by many people.
Then, in the video of Inguk looking at the camera, the words "Everyone, what should I do to find out?" appeared on the screen.
As the count went "3, 2, 1," voices shouted "Egiya!". At that moment, Inguk
Overcoming her fears, she reappeared on stage for the encore. Wearing a transparent backpack, she performed "My baby" with a slightly embarrassed look on her face.
In "U (Egiya)," they charmed everyone with their cute dance moves, and sang "Egiya!" to the fullest.
He caught it with his body and smiled broadly. At the end, he made a heart shape with his fingers as if blowing a kiss, sending his fans his greatest love. After finishing the song, Inguk asked, "Are you having fun?
I'm having fun too. Thank you so much. We started in Osaka and today is the last performance in Tokyo. I was able to hold this concert because you all knew me.
I think it's because of the love they showed me. I met the best team at "SIGNAL," the best band members, the best staff, and today...
"I also got to meet the best audience in Tokyo," he said, expressing his gratitude. Then, when he announced, "We're going to sing the last song," fans exclaimed in disappointment in the venue, and
He performed "Couple" while laughing and saying, "There aren't any more." Inguk went down to the audience and threw presents from his backpack, interacting directly with the fans and enjoying a warm moment with them.
When they returned to the stage, they said "Thank you very much" in Japanese, bowed deeply, and then walked up the stairs in the center of the stage, waving and saying "Thank you everyone" as they left the stage.
However, the fans' desire to "stay with In Guk" was united, and the calls for "Seo In Guk" continued. After the calls continued for a while, the stage was temporarily shut down.
The band members who had left the stage returned, and the spotlight was on the piano. Then, as a sad melody reverberated through the venue, Inguk slowly appeared and performed Kenshi Yonezu's "Lemon."
Inguk returned for a double encore and was met with thunderous cheers and applause. He said, "I'm back here for you all. Are you ready? Are you ready?
"Let's keep the excitement going until the very end!" they called out, and performed "Words of Love," "Bebe," and "Mint Chocolate" in succession.
The group then performed "All for you," bringing the fans together. The fans sang the first part with confidence, and Inguk was delighted with their singing, saying, "That's amazing." Inguk also sang the first part with the fans,
He got down from his seat, made eye contact with each fan, gave them high fives and made hearts, and delighted them. The huge chorus that filled the venue was a "signal" that connected the hearts of the fans and Inguk.
It was a moment when everyone became one. Finally, he said, "Thank you so much for today. I was very happy that everyone enjoyed themselves and sang with such passion.
I went around the entire building, but I also love everyone on the second, third, and fourth floors. Thank you so much. I'm glad that everyone enjoyed themselves," he said, expressing his gratitude and saying, "I hope to see you again."
"Let's meet again!" he said, and ran off the stage saying "Bye!" Even after the concert ended, the connection between the fans and Seo In Gook remained, and they quietly lingered in each other's hearts.
continued to shine.