Lay of EXO will hold "LAY WORLD TOUR GRANDLINE4: STEP IN SEOUL" concert on June 22-23 at Olympic Park SK Handball Stadium, showcasing his global success.
May/30/2024 19:35
Lay of EXO will hold the Seoul performance of his world tour "LAY WORLD TOUR GRANDLINE4: STEP IN SEOUL" at the Olympic Park SK Handball Stadium on June 22nd and 23rd for two days. He has become a global star with hit songs like "MAMA," "Wolf," "Growl," and "CALL ME BABY" in various Asian countries including Korea as a member of EXO. In 2016, he released his solo album "LOSE CONTROL" and became the first EXO member to pursue solo activities, gaining recognition for his musicality as a solo artist. In 2018, he became the first Chinese singer to rank in the top 25 of the "Billboard 200" with his debut album "NAMANANA" in the United States. Recently, he released a collaboration single "Run Back To You" with American pop star Lauv, and has collaborated with world-renowned DJs Steve Aoki and pop star Jason Derulo, solidifying his position as a global star in China, the United States, Japan, and more. This performance is part of a world tour that will also take place in China, Jakarta, New York, San Francisco, and other locations, showcasing his stage around the world. On April 17th, Lay released his solo song "PSYCHIC" and appeared on music shows in Korea. The organizer DREAM MAKER ENTERTAINMENT stated, "We believe that expectations are high as this will be his first solo concert in Korea. We will utilize all the experience and know-how that DREAM MAKER ENTERTAINMENT has accumulated to showcase the best stage that has never been seen before."
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