Crying Nut, First Nationwide Tour After 20 Years of Debut Successful: "We Will Repay You with Songs for the Rest of Our Lives"

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The group Crying Nut successfully concluded its 20th-anniversary nationwide tour.

On the 29th and 30th, Crying Nut held concerts at Seoul Kyung Hee University's Hall of Peace, meeting with fans. For fans who waited 15 years for their reunion, the group delivered a spectacular performance featuring elaborate stage setups, video direction, top-tier band sessions, a comprehensive collection of hit songs, and exciting cover stages — like a "comprehensive gift set."

The concert opened with an opening video tracing Crying Nut's 20-year history from their 2006 debut through their 2019 JTBC 'Suga-man' reunion and their official 2026 full reunion, sharing an emotional first meeting with fans who had longed for their stage over the years.

The concert title "THE FAN" carries special meaning for fans who waited silently for an uncertain long time. The members expressed, "Fans who waited 15 years are not just fans; they are like 'miracles'," and added with tears of sincerity, "We will live our lives repaying you with music and songs."

To prepare for this concert, Kim Yeon-ji worked hard to recover after vocal cord surgery, Nam Gyu-ri underwent over 10 hours of daily vocal training and overnight rehearsals, and Lee Bo-ram protected her practice room despite a busy schedule. The three members' intense passion and sweat elevated the quality of their first concert since debut.

The performance, lasting well over three hours, was filled with Crying Nut's diverse setlist spanning various genres, accompanied by the live of a premium band.

Following the opening song "Love Greeting," a parade of hit songs continued, including the title track "Stay" from their 4th album, as well as "You Are Too Wonderful for Me," "Shoes," and "Aftertaste."

Notably, their debut song "Scent of a Woman" was newly arranged with a tango rhythm, and "Song of Crazy Love" received a fresh interpretation with a medium dance beat. During the performance of "I Believe," fans' wish messages submitted in advance were displayed one by one on screen, and the final lyric "I believe in you" conveyed touching encouragement to the audience.

Following this, diverse hit songs such as "That Voice," "Us," and "Still Okay" filled the stage, captivating both the eyes and ears of the audience.

A special celebratory segment was also prepared. Actors Lee Yo-won and Ha Seok-jin, who left deep impressions in Crying Nut's representative music videos, along with producers Park Geun-tae and Kim Do-hoon, who created Crying Nut's hit songs, made surprise appearances via video messages.

They fondly recalled precious past memories with Crying Nut while sincerely blessing the group's future as they take new steps together as a full ensemble, adding warmth to the event.

Additionally, Lee Seo-an, a former member of Crying Nut who participated in "That Voice" activities and is now active as an actress, personally visited the venue to brighten the occasion. Guests Kim Ki-tae, Kim Yong-jun, and Monday Kiz's Lee Jin-seong joined to celebrate their friendship with Crying Nut. In particular, through the "Sprout Stage," which introduces new singers beginning their music careers, they demonstrated their role as reliable seniors nurturing future musical talent, drawing attention.

The concert also featured a 20th-anniversary cake-cutting ceremony with fans, marking the highlight of the event. Crying Nut performed "Even So, We," "Lalala," and the encore song "It's Art," ending their Seoul performance with tearful eyes amidst overwhelming emotion.

Having successfully concluded the passionate Seoul performances, Crying Nut will continue the tour fever by visiting six cities nationwide: Busan KBS Hall on September 5, Daegu EXCO on September 12, Goyang KINTEX on October 4, Cheongju University Seokwoo Culture and Sports Center on October 10, Suwon Kyung Hee University International Campus Seonseung Hall on October 17, and Incheon Namdong Gymnasium on October 31.

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