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Broccoli, You Too? announces 'Early Tropical Night 2026' summer concert tour

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • South Korean band Broccoli, You Too? will embark on their summer concert series, 'Early Tropical Night 2026,' starting July 10.
  • The tour includes performances in Seoul and expands to five other cities: Daejeon, Busan, Geoje, and Gwangju.
  • The band aims to connect with a wider audience through intimate live club performances and interactive elements.

Indie rock band Broccoli, You Too? is set to return with their signature summer concert series, titled 'Early Tropical Night 2026.' The popular tour kicks off in Seoul on July 10th and will run through the 19th at the CKL Stage. This marks the 11th iteration of their long-running concert series, which began in 2011.

Beyond the capital, the band plans to extend their reach to audiences in five other cities. Following the Seoul dates, the tour will move to Daejeon on August 1st, followed by Busan on August 8th and 9th, Geoje on the 15th, and Gwangju on the 16th. This expansion into regional live clubs aims to foster closer connections with fans outside of major metropolitan areas.

We will present music refined through more communication, embodying the unique sensibility of 'Early Tropical Night' as we enter our 15th year.

— Duk WonDuk Won, the band's vocalist and bassist, expressed his anticipation for the upcoming concert series.

'Early Tropical Night' is known for its unique format, often featuring a main setlist of songs suited for summer evenings, complemented by acoustic encores performed in spaces outside the main venue. This year's series will also incorporate real-time text communication, allowing for greater audience interaction. Over the years, the concert series has hosted approximately 2,800 performances, drawing an estimated 28,000 attendees.

We will make humid and unpleasant summer nights moist and refreshing.

— Dong HyukGuitarist Dong Hyuk shared his hopes for the concert series to provide a pleasant experience for attendees during the summer.

Broccoli, You Too?, comprised of Duk Won (vocals, bass), Ryu Ji (vocals, drums), Jan Di (keyboard), and Dong Hyuk (guitar), debuted in 2007. They gained recognition for their ability to capture the anxieties and melancholies of youth through their music. Their latest album, 'We All Know We Will Fail' (2024), broadens their thematic scope beyond youthful angst to encompass reflections on life and time.

"We will present music refined through more communication, embodying the unique sensibility of 'Early Tropical Night' as we enter our 15th year," said Duk Won. Dong Hyuk added, "We will make humid and unpleasant summer nights moist and refreshing." Jan Di emphasized the band's pioneering role in long-running concert series by domestic bands, stating, "We are creating an unparalleled history... with a sense of responsibility, we are making it more fun and considerate of more people."

We are creating an unparalleled history... with a sense of responsibility, we are making it more fun and considerate of more people.

— Jan DiKeyboardist Jan Di highlighted the significance of the band's long-running concert series and their commitment to its quality.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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