Kyuhyun Mesmerizes Kuala Lumpur with Stellar 'Restart' Concert
Monday, April 15, 2024
Last Saturday, 13th April 2024, the Mega Star Arena in Kuala Lumpur was filled with excitement as Super Junior's Kyuhyun graced the stage for his 2024 규현 (KYUHYUN) ASIA TOUR ‘Restart’ in Kuala Lumpur. While Kyuhyun is no stranger to Malaysia, having visited numerous times with Super Junior, this marked his first solo performance in the country.
Kyuhyun revealed that he was initially unsure about his solo drawing power in Malaysia. However, Kyuhyun's doubts were swiftly dispelled as thousands of fans from all over the world, including China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore and many more other countries, turned out to support him. The venue, filled with KYUpiters and ELFs, was bursting with energy and excitement, creating an electrifying atmosphere from start to finish.
During the ment, Kyuhyun's memory played tricks on him as he humorously believed it had been five years since his last visit. However, loyal fans quickly corrected him, reminding him that it had only been two years since Super Show 9 in 2022, much to his amusement. With a chuckle, he admitted, "My memory is getting worse!"
Recognizing his reputation as a dancing singer, Kyuhyun acknowledged that there might be a lot of newcomers in the audience, particularly those experiencing his music for the first time that night. Expressing empathy, he apologized to them as he prepared to sing slower, more melancholic songs than usual. Despite recalling Kuala Lumpur's typically energetic crowd, he stressed the importance of slowing down for the performances of the night - "I remember Kuala Lumpur as people with a lot of “energy” but today we need to slow down."
#KYUHYUN and his cover of “Ni Hao Bu Hao” by Eric Chou 🥹🥹 he even included the English translation lyrics on screen for those non-mandarin speaker fans 🥹🥹🥹 #2024KYUHYUNASIATOUR #KYUHYUNinKL #KYUHYUNinMY #규현 pic.twitter.com/d57UH7XGAo
— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) April 13, 2024
One of the highlights of the night was Kyuhyun's Mandarin cover of Eric Chou's "Ni Hao Bu Hao (How Have You Been?)", accompanied by English translations for non-Mandarin speakers on the screen. His flawless pronunciation and emotional delivery left the audience in awe. He also treated fans to a series of Chinese songs from his Super Show days, including "Zhi Shao Hai You Ni (At Least I Still Have You)", "Yuan Liang Wo (Forgive Me)", and "Xin Bu Liao Qing (New Endless Love)" , showcasing his improved Mandarin skills.
Throughout the concert, Kyuhyun's beautiful voice mesmerized the crowd. He shared his experience performing in Korean musicals and treated fans to the track "Destiny" from Musical "Ben-Hur", showcasing his talent as a musical actor. During "Confession Is Not Flashy" from the "Hospital Playlist" OST, Kyuhyun made sure to greet fans from every section of the arena, demonstrating his appreciation for their support.
True to his Super Junior roots, Kyuhyun delighted fans with energetic performances of Super Junior hits like "Devil", "Black Suit", and "Sorry Sorry. He even surprised the fans with a snippet of Yoasobi's "Idol". The night reached its emotional peak during "At Gwanghwamun", as fans sang along with Kyuhyun, creating a heartwarming moment of unity.
Wow! #KYUHYUN surprises us with his own rendition of Bunga Bunga Cinta by Misha Omar!! Thanks for preparing this for us even though he’s not feeling well due to flu 😭💙#2024KYUHYUNASIATOUR #KYUHYUNinKL #KYUHYUNinMY #규현 pic.twitter.com/mdRWhQrMS4
— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) April 13, 2024
As the encore drew to a close, Kyuhyun left us with a parting gift, his own soulful rendition of Misha Omar's "Bunga Bunga Cinta", a touching tribute to his Malaysian fans, showcasing his appreciation for their support with a local favourite's song.
Towards the end, Kyuhyun disclosed that he was battling the flu during this visit and nearly could not make it to the concert. However, with the aid of medicines and the unwavering support of his fans, he powered through to deliver a memorable performance. Kyuhyun humbly apologized for any imperfections in his performance due to his flu symptoms, although his professionalism ensured that these alleged imperfections went unnoticed by the audience. Promising to return and make it up to his fans, he left the crowd eagerly anticipating his next visit.
Set List
01. Restart
02. Dreaming
03. 밀리언조각 (A Million Pieces)
04. 천천히, 느리게 (Slow, Slowly)
05. 사랑이었을까 (Was It Love)
06. 애월리 (Aewol-ri)
07. 你好不好? (How Have You Been?)
08. 至少還有你 + 原諒我 + 新不了情 (At Least I Still Have You + Forgive me + New Endless Love)
09. 운명 (Destiny) from Ben-Hur
10. 화려하지 않은 고백 (Confession Is Not Flashy)
11. 그게 좋은거야 (Time with you)
12. 깊은 밤을 날아서 (Flying, deep in the night)
13. 투게더 (Together)
14. Devil + Black Suit + Sorry, Sorry
15. アイドル (Yoasobi's IDOL)
16. 광화문에서 (At Gwanghwamun)
17. 내 마음을 누르는 일 (Daystar)
18. 마지막 날에 (Moving On)
19. 그렇지 않아 (The Story Behind)
+ Restart
+ Bunga-Bunga Cinta
+ Rainbow
02. Dreaming
03. 밀리언조각 (A Million Pieces)
04. 천천히, 느리게 (Slow, Slowly)
05. 사랑이었을까 (Was It Love)
06. 애월리 (Aewol-ri)
07. 你好不好? (How Have You Been?)
08. 至少還有你 + 原諒我 + 新不了情 (At Least I Still Have You + Forgive me + New Endless Love)
09. 운명 (Destiny) from Ben-Hur
10. 화려하지 않은 고백 (Confession Is Not Flashy)
11. 그게 좋은거야 (Time with you)
12. 깊은 밤을 날아서 (Flying, deep in the night)
13. 투게더 (Together)
14. Devil + Black Suit + Sorry, Sorry
15. アイドル (Yoasobi's IDOL)
16. 광화문에서 (At Gwanghwamun)
17. 내 마음을 누르는 일 (Daystar)
18. 마지막 날에 (Moving On)
19. 그렇지 않아 (The Story Behind)
+ Restart
+ Bunga-Bunga Cinta
+ Rainbow
A heartfelt thank you goes out to the organizers for extending the invitation and allowing us to experience this unforgettable concert.
0 comments