Lee Seung-chul's 40th Anniversary Debut Tour Opens in Cheongju

40 Years of Voices Filling Cheongju, Ticket Power Proven by Sold-Out Shows

Singer Lee Seung-chul has kicked off his 40th anniversary nationwide tour concert, 'THE VOICE : LEE SEUNG CHUL.' Held on July 4, 2026, at 4 PM at the Cheongju Arts Center Grand Hall, this performance was a stage that encapsulated Lee Seung-chul's 40-year musical journey. Even before the show began, the venue was bustling with audiences gathered to hear Lee Seung-chul's voice in person.

Lee Seung-chul's prowess is reflected in the numbers. Starting with Cheongju, performances in major cities such as Bucheon, Hwaseong, Chuncheon, and Seongnam recorded sold-out status immediately upon the start of reservations. Having performed over 2,000 shows since his debut, Lee Seung-chul proved the strength of his concert brand through this tour. The successful conclusion of the Cheongju performance signaled the beginning of a large-scale tour to follow in the second half of the year.

A Parade of Masterpieces Meets a State-of-the-Art Sound System

Starting with 'My Love,' hit songs that span generations, such as 'Wandering,' 'Today Again,' 'Girls' Generation,' 'Shout,' 'Never Ending Story,' 'Malikkot (Flower of Malley),' 'Fate,' and 'It's Raining,' poured onto the stage. Audiences cheered whenever familiar melodies played, surrendering themselves to the flow of the performance.

The technical configuration to enhance sound perfection was also noteworthy. The 'Emperor Band,' composed of top-tier domestic session musicians, collaborated with a grand orchestra to add depth to the songs. In particular, a 'Flying Sound System' was introduced, which three-dimensionally envelops the entire venue. This system increased immersion by delivering a vivid sense of presence to the audience, as if they were listening to a studio recording.

Collaboration with Rising Star Lee San, a Stage Connecting Generations

In this tour, Lee San, the winner of ENA's 'The Scout,' took the stage to perform alongside Lee Seung-chul. Lee San, a rising star receiving attention from domestic and international fans after 'The Scout,' sang 'R&B for You' and 'Seoul Night' during this performance. Lee San's appearance, showing stage presence unexpected for a rookie, left a fresh impression on existing fans and a strong impression on new fans.

Lee Seung-chul expanded his musical spectrum through collaboration with next-generation vocalists during this tour. The stage presented by Lee San added meaning to the nationwide tour's purpose of connecting generations.

The Tour Journey Spreading Nationwide

Following the Cheongju performance, Lee Seung-chul's schedule continues without rest. Starting with the Bucheon Indoor Gymnasium on July 11, the tour is scheduled for the Hwaseong Arts Center Dongtan Art Hall on the 18th, the Kangwon National University Baekryeong Art Center on the 25th, and the Seongnam Arts Center Opera House on August 8. As shows are recording sold-out status, fans are busy trying to secure tickets.

The plans for the second half of the year are even more expansive. Lee Seung-chul is preparing a large-scale tour that will tour major cities nationwide, including Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Daejeon, and Gwangju, at the end of this year. This nationwide tour is a process of demonstrating Lee Seung-chul's unique concert brand value, combining the hit songs accumulated over 40 years, live performance skills, and solid concert production.