TAEYANG Holds a “WHITE NIGHT” Concert in New York For His First Solo World Tour

[스포츠조선=정준화 기자] TAEYANG did a concert in New York as part of his first world tour.

On September 1, TAEYANG did a concert at the prestigious Madison Square Garden and performed in front of his fans around the world.

TAEYANG’s global popularity was proven even before the concert began. Fans from around the world came to see TAEYANG and listen to his songs.

TAEYANG kicked off his concert by singing “RINGA LINGA”. Then, he sang “SUPER STAR” and “BODY” and enthralled the audience.

TAEYANG said, “I’ve been in New York often with BIGBANG members, but first time for my solo concert. I’m so happy and excited to see my fans in New York.”

When TAEYANG sang the tracks of his recently released solo album such as “WAKE ME UP” and “DARLING”, the audience sent a more fervent response. Indeed, TAEYANG’s “WHITE NIGHT” album was especially popular outside of Korea. It became No.1 on the iTunes chart of 26 countries and on Billboard’s World Album chart for two weeks in a row. The album also took the No.2 spot on iTunes Albums Chart in the US, the biggest music market in the world.

Afterwards, TAEYANG sang “BANG BANG BANG” and “FANTASTIC BABY” for the encore stage. Fans sang along with him in perfect Korean.

At the end of the concert, TAEYANG said, “Although we live in opposite parts of the world, I won’t be able to forget the love and support that you’ve showed me today.”

After the concert ended, TAEYANG shook hands with the fans and took pictures with them, which was a big present for the fans.

TAEYANG’s New York concert was a big success, and now he will continue on with his tour in other cities in North America such as Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, San Hose, LA, and Vancouver.

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