I saw my first Kim Hyun Joong live concert in February 2019. It was the New Way tour in Busan - I thought I'd never be lucky enough to see KHJ sing with Gemini, and here I was, 5 rows from the stage, with HJ in my sights. I was trembling with both disbelief and excitement.
Kim Hyun Joong was amazing and well worth the 24+ hours it took,to fly from England to see him. It was my first time overseas as I had always feared flying but, I just had to see him sing, at least once.
KHJ performed many tracks from his new album 'New Way,' together with past favourites including Moonlight, Take My Hand, Kiss Kiss, Breakdown, Lucky Guy and many others. It was a great audience and Hyun Joong ssi had a wonderful rapport with his fans. I watched in awe of both HJ and the audience. Everyone knew exactly when to join in singing various verses and HJ had the audience in the palm of his hand - with one signal there was total silence - amazing.
Kim Hyun Joong was obviously enjoying the show as much as we were as he extended the show, long past it's scheduled time, to 3 hours, even taking a request from the audience. What made this all the more amazing was that prior to the show, HJ had announced that week, he would meet everyone for a high-5 at the end of the show but, just before the start, it was announced it was to be changed to a handshake. After an exhaustive 3 hour set, he was still prepared to meet everyone before they left - such is his love, for his Henecia.
This was just unbelievable for me - my first Kim Hyun Joong concert and, I was actually going to meet him too - was I dreaming!
After the show, everyone was asked to form a line, in preparation for meeting him. I was going to be one of the last in the line, which I was more than happy with. I have various health problems, mobility being one of them, and I walk with a stick to aid my balance. My blood pressure dropped when I stood up, as it tends to do after sitting for long spells, and I was very unsteady on my feet as I was making my way to the end of the queue. A security officer noticed my unsteadiness and grabbed my arm (gently) saying no, you first. I felt so embarrassed as he led me from the back, to the front of the line.
Suddenly, within the blink of an eye, I was standing in front of the man himself, with his bodyguard standing by his side. I suppose he was on standby in case, an excited fan suddenly decided to leap over the table and launch herself at HJ. In my mind, I was that fan, but in reality I could not have leapt over a footstool, never mind a table, lol;)
I gazed at HJ, like a deer dazzled in the headlights of a car. He has this powerful aura about him, which I have never sensed from anyone else. It just sweeps you up and takes your breath away. For that, oh so brief moment, HJ gives you his full attention as though you were the only one there. As I shook his hand, I was amazed how soft and warm it felt - so soft. I thanked him for the show and said how much I enjoyed it. He looked at me with his sparkling eyes and with an amazing smile, thanked me for coming to the show, and hoped I'd be able to come again. My moment was now over and, it was only as I left the venue, I realised he had spoken to me in English.
I attended many concerts when I was a teenager, mostly British groups such as Frankie Goes To Hollywood and Queen, but none of them can compare with the concert I had just seen. Kim Hyun Joong has such an energy when on stage, and his comeradery with Gemini is fantastic. Add the colourful visuals, Gemini's amazing sound and HJ's unbelievable vocals to the mix and you can not ask for more.
If you only ever see one concert in your life, make sure it is a Kim Hyun Joong concert. I can guarantee you will not be disappointed. In fact, you will be going crazy, waiting for the next concert tour to be announced. No matter how many shows you see, you will always crave for more KHJ.
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