Apink made history by becoming the first girl group to hold an eighth solo concert, showcasing their overwhelming talent and sincerity.
Apink (Park Chorong, Yoon Bomi, Jung Eunji, Kim Namjoo, and Oh Hayoung) successfully held their eighth solo concert, ‘The Origin: APINK,’ on the 21st and 22nd at Jangchung Gymnasium in Jung-gu, Seoul. This marks the first time a domestic girl group has achieved such a feat.
Commemorating Apink’s 15th anniversary, ‘The Origin: APINK’ encapsulated the group’s entire career and history. The concert quickly sold out, reaffirming their enduring popularity. Apink performed a setlist of 30 songs from their discography over two days, delivering a flawless live band show to approximately 5,000 fans.
The concert opened with “I Don’t Know,” Apink’s debut song, setting the stage for a unique narrative. The group performed K-pop hits such as “NoNoNo,” “FIVE,” “I’m So Sick,” “Mr. Chu,” “Remember,” and this year’s release, “Love Me More.” Fans’ fervent cheers, sing-alongs, and synchronized fan chants created an awe-inspiring, festival-like atmosphere. Apink’s exceptional live performance, timeless visuals, and choreography were particularly brilliant.
The members also captivated the audience with various transformations, diverging from their innocent image. They performed covers such as “Mirotic” as the pre-debut boy group ‘AGREEN.’ VCR clips further showcased them dressed as different animation characters, including Rapunzel, Wicked, Zootopia, and Avatar, offering contrasting charm and humor. These moments, which highlighted Apink’s “pure idol” aspect while enriching it with new images exclusively for their fans, added further dynamism to the concert.
Towards the end, Apink expressed heartfelt gratitude to both their fans and each other. Yoon Bomi remarked, “Preparing our early debut songs brought back many memories. I am grateful to the Pandas for enabling us to remain active for 15 years.” Oh Hayoung added, “I wanted to reassure our fans, who are the sole reason we continue to perform.”
Park Chorong promised, “Our members passionately prepared for this album, and I believe that energy reached our fans. Let’s continue to create joyful memories under the proud name of Apink that we’ve built over 15 years.” Jung Eunji shared, “Thanks to our wonderful members and fans, who foster positive thoughts and habits, I can live as a better person. I’ll work hard to ensure Apink remains a source of pride and smiles.”
Kim Namjoo stated, “We worked extremely hard preparing for this 15th-anniversary concert. I will manage my stamina well for the next concert,” she said, shedding tears of gratitude. She added, “I won’t let go of Apink’s hand, so please believe in our forever.” The final performance before the encore, “Closer,” concluded with a touching group hug.
During the encore, Apink performed fan favorites like “Hold My Hand,” “Sunshine,” and “Up in the Sky,” leaving an emotional impact. Apink once again solidified their strong bond of trust with their fans. Beyond reminiscing about past memories, the group promised to continue their vibrant activities, leaving fans eagerly anticipating their next chapter.
Meanwhile, Apink successfully released their first full group album in two years and nine months, ‘RE: LOVE,’ last month. Its title track, “Love Me More,” topped domestic and international music charts and music shows, demonstrating the group’s widespread popularity through social media challenges.
Following their Seoul concert, Apink is set to continue their 2026 concert tour ‘The Origin: APINK’ across Asia, with performances scheduled for Taipei on March 7, Macau on the 21st, Singapore on April 4, and Kaohsiung on April 11, among other cities.
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