Kim Jang-hoon plans to visit 70 locations during 2027 tour

Singer Kim Jang-hoon aims to expand his nationwide reach by touring approximately 70 locations, including gymnasiums, in 2027. This follows his current schedule of 25 to 30 locations this year and a planned 40-location tour in 2026.

Singer Kim Jang-hoon showcased a different side of himself, focusing on the song itself rather than his usual flamboyant stage performances. In this recent meeting conducted through the YouTube channel Fill in the Blanks, the conversation filled the space with Kim's musical roots, future performance plans, and the cultural memories of the 80s and 90s generations.

"For listening instead of performance"... musical devices in 'I Am a Man'

Kim Jang-hoon chose his representative song 'I Am a Man' as his first track. In contrast to his usual presence, where he dominates the stage with unrestrained energy and dynamic performances, he took a "listening-oriented" format for this stage by singing while seated. After the song ended, Kim personally explained the musical behind-the-scenes of the track.

'I Am a Man' is a song that incorporates the feeling of a Hungarian dance during the composition process to embed sad emotions within a cheerful rhythm. Kim revealed that various musical "homages" are hidden in the song's composition. He explained that he intentionally placed interesting devices during the creation of the song, such as mixing a trot feel into the upbeat rhythm or utilizing musical elements from a specific erotic film in the half-step composition.

"Will go to 70 places in 2027"... unstoppable nationwide tour footsteps

Kim Jang-hoon, who has been continuing his nationwide tours recently, shared even more expanded performance plans for the future. Following approximately 25 to 30 locations covered this year, he expects a tour of 40 locations in 2026. In particular, he stated a specific goal to visit about 70 locations in 2027, including tours of gymnasiums.

He also mentioned the direction of these tours. He expressed his determination to achieve a "leveling" of performances by visiting anywhere the public is, such as Gunsan or Miryong, rather than simply circling famous cities. This demonstrates his musical orientation to breathe directly with more audience members alongside advancements in equipment.

From La Cafe to nightclubs... 8090 cultural history shared with Park Hak-gi

The conversation with MC Park Hak-gi led to the music culture spanning the 80s and 90s. Starting with the keyword 'La Cafe,' the two reminisced about the performance and nightlife culture of that time. The era's landscape was drawn as the perspectives of Park Hak-gi, who was active in university band activities in the 90s, and Kim Jang-hoon, who remembers the nightclub culture of the 80s, intersected.

Kim Jang-hoon mentioned spaces in Gangnam where live bands such as World Pops and Studio 80 were active in the 80s, reminding that nightclubs at the time were cultural venues for enjoying live performances beyond simple entertainment spaces. Park Hak-gi also shared common musical memories across generations by recalling performance venues of that time, such as Gukilgwan and One Two Three in Jongno.

The subsequent conversation continued with episodes from the era when paper was used as identification, and stories about popular spaces like discotheques and cabanas, retracing the heat of those days along with the music.

Source: original video (YouTube)