NCT's Taeyong successfully completed his first Asia tour, showcasing his solo performances and connecting deeply with fans.
April/12/2026 16:10
NCT's Taeyong successfully completed his first Asia tour. The '2026 TAEYONG CONCERT 'TY TRACK – REMASTERED' held on March 28-29 at Thunder Dome in Bangkok and on April 11 at IDEA LIVE ARENA in Kuala Lumpur was Taeyong's first solo concert in the region and a special time for him to face fans after his discharge. During the performance, Taeyong overwhelmed the stage with strong rap and aura in songs like 'Locked And Loaded', 'Skiii', 'Feeling Myself', and '501', while also thrilling the audience with humorous tracks like 'TAP' and 'SHALALA', and the neo-sensory 'Virtual Insanity', incorporating his identity as a solo artist. He also shared heartfelt emotions in songs like '404 File Not Found', 'What Is Love', and 'Am I In Love Or Not', and expressed his sincere feelings towards fans with 'Mermaid' and 'Love Theory', maintaining a non-stop enjoyment throughout the 23-song setlist. This successful tour, which began with a performance in Seoul in January and included Jakarta, Yokohama, Macau, Bangkok, and Kuala Lumpur, reaffirmed his global power as an 'all-around musician'. After the tour, he expressed his happiness at completing his first solo tour and thanked fans for their joy, promising to show a developed version of himself in his first concert in 2024. He is also preparing a new album, encouraging fans to look forward to it and vowing to meet them more frequently and closely. Fans in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur welcomed him with slogans like 'Always our pride, no matter the role', 'It was worth the wait, our happiness has returned', and 'Taeyong! Let's walk together on a rose path, not a thorny one from now on!', showing their enthusiasm. Taeyong will release a single in April and his first full album in May, entering into full-fledged solo activities.
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