Lee Seung-chul Promotes Album with Free Concert in Gwanghwamun

Published on 2013/06/21 | Source

Singer Lee Seung-chul performs during the concert at the Gwanghwamun Plaza in Seoul on Wednesday.

Gwanghwamun Plaza in downtown Seoul turned into a huge outdoor concert venue on Wednesday night as veteran singer Lee Seung-chul held a free showcase of his 11th album.

The area was packed with 5,000 fans, many of whom appeared hours early to secure good seats. Lee appeared on stage at 8 p.m. with Gwanghwamun in the background, and sang a number of his new songs and old hits, including those from his debut album in 1989.

"I've held over 2,000 concerts, but this was the first that I did for free", said Lee. "I wanted to get closer to fans and show them my latest songs, so I chose this venue at the heart of Seoul".