Grand Tour: The Classic Explained

Concert Tour Name:2013 Shinhwa Grand Tour: The Classic
Landscape:yes
Artist:Shinhwa
Location:Asia
Type:Asia
Album:The Classic
Number Of Shows:12
Last Tour:2012 Shinhwa Grand Tour: The Return
(2012)
This Tour:2013 Shinhwa Grand Tour: The Classic
(2013)

2013 Shinhwa Grand Tour: The Classic was the Asia-wide live concert tour of South Korean boy band Shinhwa in support of their eleventh studio album, The Classic, which was released on 16 May 2013.[1] [2]

The tour commenced with two prologue shows in Seoul on 16 and 17 March 2013, titled 2013 Shinhwa 15th Anniversary Concert: The Legend Continues, in celebration of the group's 15th anniversary on 24 March.[3] The tour continues, at the conclusion of promotional activities in Korea for the album, with one show in Hong Kong, two in China, two in Taiwan and three in Japan in June, July; and concluded with two finale shows in Seoul, titled 2013 Shinhwa Grand Finale: The Classic in Seoul in August 2013.[4] In total 12 shows in six cities and five countries.[5]

Concerts

Seoul concerts

The concerts were first announced in January 2013, it was announced that the group is to resume their music activities as a group with the release of their eleventh studio album and 15th anniversary concert in March.[6] [7] On 30 January, information on ticketing and a teaser video were released.[8] [9] In celebration of the anniversary, the Shinhwa 15th Anniversary Photo Exhibition Contest was held in conjunction of the concerts. The exhibition included Shinhwa's memories and defining moments since their debut in 1998, as well as 15 memorable items submitted by fans, with each receiving a prize of an autographed copy of Shinhwa’s 11th album.[10]

On 13 February 2013, the tickets for the two 15th anniversary concerts in Seoul went on sale, with prices ranging from to . It was accompanied by a second teaser video, where the members reminisced on their 90s tacky fashion, performing as veteran idols, their fan club Shinhwa Changjo, the forecoming concert tour, and their 15-year friendship.[11] [12] The 25,000 tickets were sold out within five minutes of going on sale, by over 300,000 people who tried to buy the tickets, who caused the server of Interpark to continually shut down during the five minutes of sale.[13] [14] For the concert members donned new styling looks, with Andy in a 'Greek Prince' look; and Jun Jin and Hye-sung in different shades of blond hair.[15]

The tickets for the two Grand Finale shows in Seoul, went on sell at 20:00 on 12 June 2013 at Interpak.[16] The 27,000 tickets for the two concerts were again sold out within five minutes of going on sale with the server for the ticketing website crashing after seven minutes.[17] [18] Ahead of the final concert on 4 August, Shinhwa members held a press conference.[19] They talked about their plans for solo activities for the remainder of the year, and the success of the 11th album and tour. The Grand Finale concerts also included parody videos by the members of 2012 film .[20] [21]

Asia tour

At the commencement of the Grand Tour, Shinhwa Company announced that a commemorative necklace of the group's 15th anniversary, named "Forever", will be on sale at each location, starting with the Hong Kong concerts. The design of the necklace is the same as the one worn by Kim Dong-wan and Jun Jin in the music video of "This Love". The group will donate portions of the proceeds to the city of the concert, as part of members' wish to return their fans' support.[22] [23]

The concert in Hong Kong marks the first time in their 15 years career, that they had performed in the city. The show was attended by 15,000 people and the group performed their hit songs such as "Only One", "Hey, Come On", "Perfect Man", "Wedding" and "Brand New"; as well as new tracks, "This Love" and "That′s Right", "New Me", "Acquainted Guy" and "Love Song", from their 2013 album The Classic.[24]

Tour dates

Date! scope="col" style="width:10em;"
CityCountryVenueAttendance
16 March 2013SeoulSouth KoreaOlympic Gymnastics Arena[25] 25,000[26]
17 March 2013
8 June 2013Hong KongAsiaWorld-Arena11,000
22 June 2013ShanghaiChinaMercedes-Benz Arena15,000[27]
6 July 2013TaipeiTaiwanNankang 101—
7 July 2013
13 July 2013TokyoJapanMakuhari Event Hall20,000[28]
14 July 2013
15 July 2013
20 July 2013BeijingChinaMasterCard Center[29] —
3 August 2013SeoulSouth KoreaOlympic Gymnastics Arena[30] 27,000[31]
4 August 2013

Personnel

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Lee . Hye Ji . Shinhwa to Open 15th Debut Anniversary Concert . https://archive.today/20130702235452/http://us.tenasia.co.kr/archives/39202 . dead . 2 July 2013 . 12 May 2013 . 10 Asia . 30 January 2013 .
  2. News: Sunwoo . Carla . Shinhwa fulfills performance pledge . 12 May 2013 . . 31 January 2013 . usurped . https://web.archive.org/web/20131214114432/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2966366 . 14 December 2013 .
  3. News: Kwon . Mee-yoo . Defying shelf life: Boy band turns 15 years old . 12 May 2013 . . 18 March 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20131212093540/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2013/03/135_132310.html . 12 December 2013 .
  4. News: Suh. Hye-rim. K-pop veterans Shinhwa to embark on Asia tour. 15 May 2013. The Korea Herald. 14 May 2013.
  5. Web site: 2013 Shinhwa Grand Tour: The Classic. Shinhwa Company. 12 May 2013.
  6. News: Ho. Stewart. Shinhwa to Return in March For 15th Anniversary Concert. https://archive.today/20130216115451/http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=26950. dead. February 16, 2013. 31 January 2013. enewsWorld. 21 January 2013. CJ E&M.
  7. News: Kil. Hye Sung. Legendary idol group, Shinhwa, to hold concert in March. 4 February 2013. Star News. 22 January 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402122754/http://star.mt.co.kr/stviewEng.php?type=3&no=2013012215294108474. 2 April 2015.
  8. News: Ho. Stewart. Shinhwa Confirms 15th Anniversary Concerts in March and New Album in April. 31 January 2013. enewsWorld. 30 January 2013. CJ E&M.
  9. News: Hong. Grace Danbi. Shinhwa Shinhwa Releases Information on 15th Anniversary Concert. 31 January 2013. enewsWorld. 30 January 2013. CJ E&M.
  10. News: Hong. Grace Danbi. Shinhwa Holds Special Photo Contest for 15th Anniversary Concert. 31 January 2013. enewsWorld. 28 February 2013. CJ E&M.
  11. News: Hong. Grace Danbi. Shinhwa 15th Anniversary Concert Ticketing Opens Today. 12 May 2013. enewsWorld. 13 February 2013. CJ E&M.
  12. News: Hong. Grace Danbi. Shinhwa Remembers 1998 in 15th Anniversary Concert Teaser. 12 May 2013. enewsWorld. 14 February 2013. CJ E&M. 6 June 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130606151259/http://enewsworld.interest.me/enews/contents.asp?idx=29084. dead.
  13. News: Sunwoo . Carla . Shinhwa tickets gone in five minutes . 12 May 2013 . . 16 February 2013 . usurped . https://web.archive.org/web/20150322231904/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2967180 . 22 March 2015 .
  14. News: Kim. JiYeon. Shinhwa′s 15th Anniversary Concert Sells Out in Five Minutes. 12 May 2013. enewsWorld. 14 February 2013. CJ E&M.
  15. News: Lee. KyungNam. Shinhwa Talks About Concert on Wide Entertainment News. 22 May 2013. enewsWorld. 20 March 2013. CJ E&M.
  16. News: Hong. Grace Danbi. Ticketing Battle for Shinhwa's The Classic Concert to Begin Today (6/12). 24 June 2013. enewsWorld. 12 June 2013. CJ E&M.
  17. News: Lee . Eun Ah . Tickets to SHINHWA's Seoul Concert Sold Out in Minutes . 24 June 2013 . 10 Asia . 13 June 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130616103049/http://www.tenasia.com/archives/59717 . 16 June 2013 .
  18. News: Jeon. Ji-young. 27,000 Tickets for Shinhwa Concert Sell Out in Five Minutes. 24 June 2013. KBS Global News. 17 June 2013.
  19. News: Lee. Dong-hoon. We Are 15 year-old Shinhwa!. 29 October 2013. Star News. 5 August 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130821092411/http://star.mt.co.kr/stviewEng.php?no=2013080415195700219&type=3. 21 August 2013.
  20. News: Ko. Hong Ju. Shinhwa to Launch Solo Activities for the Rest of 2013. 6 September 2013. enewsWorld. 5 August 2013. CJ E&M. 7 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131107022245/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/42658. dead.
  21. News: Ko. Hong Ju. Shinhwa Talks about Fan Love and Success Before Its Finale Concert. 6 September 2013. enewsWorld. 5 August 2013. CJ E&M.
  22. News: Lee . Hye Ji . Shinhwa to Embark on Asia Tour Tomorrow . 9 June 2013 . 10 Asia . 7 June 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130610064513/http://www.tenasia.com/archives/58980 . 10 June 2013 .
  23. News: Hong. Grace Danbi. Shinhwa to Begin Asia Tour with Meaningful Donation Event. https://archive.today/20130620215809/http://enewsworld.interest.me/enews/contents.asp?idx=37967. dead. June 20, 2013. 9 June 2013. enewsWorld. 7 June 2013. CJ E&M.
  24. News: Kim. JiYeon. Shinhwa Shakes Up Hong Kong with Its First Asia Tour Concert. 10 June 2013. enewsWorld. 10 June 2013. CJ E&M. 16 June 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130616092446/http://enewsworld.interest.me/enews/contents.asp?idx=38160. dead.
  25. News: Lee . Claire . 15 February 2013 . Shinhwa's concert tickets sold out in 5 minutes . . 12 May 2013.
  26. News: Jackson . Julie . 18 March 2013 . Shinhwa wraps up 15th anniversary concert . . 12 May 2013.
  27. News: Hong . Grace Danbi . 24 June 2013 . Shinhwa Leaves 15,000 Fans Cheering at Shanghai Concert . enewsWorld . CJ E&M . dead . 24 June 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130627060710/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/article/39169 . 27 June 2013.
  28. News: Kim . Dong-ju . 신화, 아시아투어 日공연 성료 '2만여 팬 환호' . 16 July 2013 . Star N News . 16 July 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131218095345/http://star.fnnews.com/news/index.html?no=214152 . 18 December 2013 .
  29. News: Hong. Grace Danbi. Shinhwa Burns Up the Night in Beijing and Wraps Up Asia Tour. 25 July 2013. enewsWorld. 22 July 2013. CJ E&M.
  30. News: Hong . Grace Danbi . 13 June 2013 . Shinhwa Concert Ticketing Crashes Servers in Seven Minutes . enewsWorld . CJ E&M . 24 June 2013.
  31. News: Lee. Sun-min. Shinhwa gives heartfelt good-bye to fans. 6 September 2013. Korea JoongAng Daily. 6 August 2013.

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