The wind of the band DAY6, who wants to make music that never ages, has reached. With about 100,000 My Days (fandom name) by their side, they energetically kicked off the start of their 10th debut annIVErsary with the finale of the world tour ‘FOREVER YOUNG.’
On the 18th at 5 p.m., DAY6 held the 6th day performance of ‘DAY6 3RD WORLD TOUR FINALE in SEOUL’ at KSPO Dome in Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul. This concert was the finale performance of the third world tour ‘FOREVER YOUNG,’ which unfolded in 23 regions worldwide with a total of 45 shows starting from Inspire Arena in Incheon last September. This concert holds significance as a solo performance at KSPO Dome, which is symbolic for K-pop artists. Over a span of six days from the 9th to the 11th and the 16th to the 18th, they set a new record by attracting a total of 96,000 audience members, with each show drawing the largest crowd of 16,000 attendees.
During this performance, DAY6 presented a lIVE performance of over 33 songs for 3 hours with a dIVErse setlist befitting their reputation as ‘DAY6, the band you can trust,’ and dIVErse band performances. From their debut song ‘Congratulations’ to ‘Maybe Tomorrow’ released on the 7th, it was a performance that encapsulated DAY6’s songs over the past 10 years.
Upon entering the venue, the audience was overwhelmed by the stage that was open in 360 degrees. This stage setup allowed spectators to enjoy the stage from any angle, providing a rich sense of musical space.
DAY6 appeared one by one among the audience, opening the performance with ‘Best Part.’ They then continued to perform on stage amidst fervent sing-alongs and cheers with songs like ‘Healer,’ ‘To Be One Page,’ ‘She Smiled,’ and ‘Man in a Movie.’
Wonpil, sharing his thoughts on entering KSPO Dome, said, “It took a long time to get here. I’m happy to be surrounded by My Days in 360 degrees,” and added, “We are decorating the final chapter of the ‘FOREVER YOUNG’ tour. I hope it was a time that we can leave behind as beautiful and good memories rather than feeling regretful.”
The enchanting stage continued with performances of ‘Still’ ‘You Were Beautiful’ ‘Letting Go’ ‘Congratulations,’ where the powerful vocals of Young K and Sungjin, the poignant voice of Wonpil, and the grand band ensemble including Dowoon created a lasting impression.
The atmosphere heated up as the show progressed. Fans stood up from their seats and sang along with DAY6 for every song. The cheers were so loud that the massIVE venue seemed to shake. Having heard the songs of My Days, DAY6 shouted, “My Day romance approved!”
With hits like ‘I’m Fine,’ ‘I Wait,’ ‘Love me or Leave me,’ ‘Shoot Me,’ ‘Monster,’ ‘Zombie,’ ‘Letting Go,’ ‘HAPPY,’ ‘Wish,’ ‘Help Me Rock & Roll,’ ‘Good Game,’ ‘Dance Dance,’ ‘Freely,’ the cheers grew louder with each hit song. DAY6 expressed their sincerity, saying, “Even though we have to face difficult things in life, we hope that our songs can be a comfort. We hope our songs can be a source of comfort.”
During the encore stage that followed, they performed the new digital single ‘Maybe Tomorrow’ released on the 7th and ‘It’s Over’ for the first time. They then filled the rest of the performance with hit songs like ‘Those Were Happy Days,’ ‘The Power of Love,’ ‘MY Day,’ ‘Sing Me,’ ‘Somehow,’ ‘Welcome to the Show,’ until the end of the show.
Debuting in May 2019 and celebrating their 10th debut annIVErsary this year, DAY6 is at the peak of their career. They have steadily grown by consistently showcasing their unique music. Starting from Yes24 Move Hall in November 2015 to the first 360-degree concert ‘Welcome to the Show’ held at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in April last year, they kicked off the new world tour ‘FOREVER YOUNG’ at Inspire Arena in Incheon in September, and in December, they became the first K-pop band to perform at Gocheok Sky Dome with a special concert ‘The Present.’ They celebrated their 10th debut annIVErsary with fans at the symbolic KSPO Dome, decorating the splendid finale of the world tour.
Lastly, Young K said, “Starting the tour again after a long time, I worried about ‘What if people don’t look for us as much.’ Every time that thought crossed my mind, the cheers of My Days reassured us,” and added, “The scale of the venue may decrease someday, but just knowing that we can continue to meet makes me happy. I want to sing on stage for a long time. Thank you for reminding me of that feeling.” Sungjin said, “Like ‘Maybe Tomorrow,’ if tomorrow comes, we will have happy times again. I also feel a good sense of responsibility and will continue to grow. I have a strong desire for growth. I believe that as we grow, the time we spend with all of you will continue.” He expressed his anticipation for the day they will meet again, saying, “I believe that we will lIVE a life that gets closer to happiness, without doubt.”
Wonpil expressed his heartfelt gratitude, saying, “It was a time that felt like a big gift. Thank you for making our precious performance even more precious,” and added, “As we move forward, I hope we feel less pain, receIVE fewer wounds, and most importantly, I hope we can be happy.” He choked up with emotion as he expressed his overwhelming feelings and thanked the members and staff who had been with him for the past 8 months. Dowoon made a promise, saying, “I heard from an acquaintance who was battling cancer that they listened to our music, gained strength, and recovered. I was grateful to see that our reason for existence was being revealed in this way. I will do my best to delIVEr strength to all of you through our music.”
DAY6 hinted at their extensIVE preparations for their 10th annIVErsary. Wonpil pleaded, “Please wait a little longer as we will come out with something even cooler in the future.” The curiosity about what the ‘one page’ of DAY6’s 10th annIVErsary will look like only grows.