iKON's Junhoe impresses in Osaka with sold-out solo fan meeting, showcasing new songs and J-POP covers to captivate fans.
July/16/2024 16:23
Junhoe of iKON fascinated the Japanese archipelago. He held the "JU-NE SPECIAL FAN MEETING" in Osaka on July 13th and 14th for two days. This fan meeting, held three times, recorded a full house for all performances. Junhoe, with high interest in Japan, demonstrated tremendous drawing power and proved his potential as a solo artist. Especially, as the performance was held after the release of the 1st mini album "BRUISE," Junhoe showcased live performances of new songs such as the double title "Feel Lost" and "Hope," receiving explosive responses. With his attractive tone and powerful singing voice, his rockstar-like stage captivated the audience. Additionally, Junhoe covered J-POP songs like "March 9th" and "Banzai ~Suki de Yokatta~" in his own style to further excite the audience. After the performance, Junhoe expressed his gratitude to the fans for coming to see his stage for two days, and expressed his desire to increase communication with fans in the future. He also shared his thoughts, saying, "It was a very precious and special memory for me, and I want to meet the love and expectations of the fans even more. I want to be with you forever."
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