U-Know Yunho prepares for 'Time's Tickin' concert, a journey to meet his future self
U-Know Yunho will deliver a special performance capturing his childhood dreams and his admiration for Michael Jackson through his concert, Time's Tickin'.
Singer U-Know Yunho has unveiled behind-the-scenes footage from his poster and jacket photo shoots, revealing his detailed vision for his upcoming concert, 'Time's Tickin''. The performance is built around a unique concept where U-Know Yunho, with time running out, embarks on a journey to meet his future self. Throughout the shoot, he experimented with various styles to capture a timeless image.
U-Know Yunho focused on visually manifesting the concert's core theme, "time travel." Based on the premise of a future version of himself traveling back to meet his younger self, he sought to harmoniously blend his childhood likeness with a key that symbolizes the showmanship of the performance in the poster. In particular, he concentrated on building an image that conveys a sense of timelessness while maintaining emotional restraint.
Admiration for Michael Jackson and Childhood Dreams
The musical direction of the concert reflects his deep affection for the artists he has long admired. U-Know Yunho revealed that he is a devoted fan of Michael Jackson, noting that he has been so profoundly influenced that he frequently revisits the legend's life story and videos from his prime. He plans to translate the musical influences he has gathered over the years into his music through this album and stage.
He also shared personal anecdotes from his past. He recalled failing a phone audition during elementary school when he desperately wanted to join SM Entertainment. He expressed his intention to connect the journey of how he eventually reached his current position through the youth selection program to the narrative of this concert. This growth story is expected to be intuitively integrated into the concert's poster and stage production.
A Symphony of Ideas Created with the Staff
Close communication with his staff was also evident during the concert preparations. Describing the crew as an "idea heaven," U-Know Yunho engaged in in-depth discussions regarding various props and lighting effects for the stage production. He personally contributed detailed ideas to enhance the quality of the show, such as using CDs in the VCR sequences and specific camera movements to maximize light diffusion effects.
The set was filled with warm moments, including messages of gratitude to his manager who has worked alongside him and celebrations for staff members marking their fifth anniversary. "The preparations are mostly complete, and I'm quite nervous because it's time to run," U-Know Yunho said, adding, "I will always present a fresh style and bring joy to the audience."
