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Kim Dong-ryul to Hold First Orchestra-Free Solo Concert in Seoul

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Official statement New plan
  • Kim Dong-ryul will perform seven solo concerts at Seoul's Sejong Center for the Performing Arts from October 17 to 25.
  • The concerts will revive the title “Old Songs,” which he used at the venue in 2019, marking his return there after seven years.
  • For the first time in his career, Kim will perform without an orchestra, focusing on his band Yul Band, vocals and lesser-known songs.

Kim Dong-ryul will return to Seoul's Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in October with a concert built around what he will leave out: the orchestra.

The singer-songwriter will stage seven performances of “2026 Kim Dong-ryul Concert: Old Songs” at the center's Grand Theater, running from October 17 to 19 and October 22 to 25. It will be his first solo concert at the venue since “Old Songs” in 2019.

Kim Dong-ryul will take the stage at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Grand Theater seven times from October 17 to 19 and October 22 to 25.

— Music Farm EntertainmentThe agency announced the schedule for Kim's October concerts.

The new production will mark the first time Kim has held a solo concert without an orchestra, including during his time with Exhibition. Instead, he will perform with Yul Band, the dedicated group that has worked with him for many years.

Instead of an orchestra, we will focus on the band's playing and vocals to preserve the songs' original form and emotion.

— Music Farm EntertainmentThe agency explained the artistic direction of the new concert.

The setlist will include small-scale pieces and lesser-known songs that have appeared less often in his large orchestral shows. His agency, Music Farm Entertainment, said the performance would focus on the band, his voice and the original character and emotion of the songs.

Ticket sales will begin at 5 p.m. on September 4 through the Sejong Center website and NOL.

This concert will not have an orchestra.

— Kim Dong-ryulHe previewed the unusual format on social media.
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