Yunho’s first concert, “U-KNOW PROJECT 26: SCENE#1,” opened in Yokohama with Japan-only performances for 26,000 fans.
November/2/2026 10:57
TVXQ’s Yunho’s first concert, the Japan performance of “U-KNOW PROJECT 26 : SCENE#1,” “U-KNOW PROJECT 26 : SCENE ♯1 – EDIT,” opened at Yokohama Arena on October 31 and November 1. Under the title “U-KNOW PROJECT,” the Japan-originally produced and “EDIT”ed Japan performance is an arena tour that will travel through eight performances in four cities nationwide. This stage expressed a story depicting a journey to search for Yunho’s own identity and essence, and connecting the Yunho of the past and the Yunho of the present. In the Japan performances, from the desire to express a story in Japan, special performances unique to Japan were shown, including “Kimi wa Saki e Iku,” “Tsunagareta Fune,” the latest song “Kimi ga Iru,” released on October 26, and even “Biscuit.” Over the two days, it captivated a total audience of 26,000 people. TVXQ, which splendidly concluded its 20th anniversary in Japan this year with two days at Nissan Stadium, the largest number in overseas artist history, on April 25 and 26, cannot be taken your eyes off from the “U-KNOW PROJECT,” which is full of feelings for fans, from activities as TVXQ, to the release of new songs as Yunho, and to the Japan performance that was “EDIT”ed. ・TVXQ’s Yunho releases digital single “Kimi ga Iru”! Dance Practice video for the included song “Biscuit” also released ・A close-up on TVXQ’s Yunho’s first concert tour! Documentary program to be exclusively broadcast and streamed domestically on WOWOW
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