Apink Promise "We Won't Let Go" Through Tears as They Make Girl-Group History with 8th Solo Concert

Apink wrapped their record-setting eighth solo concert―first ever for a K-pop girl group―with powerhouse performances and heartfelt messages.

Apink held their solo concert "The Origin: APINK" at Jangchung Arena in Seoul on the 21st and 22nd, marking the first time a girl group in Korea has reached eight standalone concerts. Both nights sold out early, underscoring the group’s enduring pull.

Celebrating their 15th anniversary, "The Origin: APINK" traced the group’s history in full. Apink built two distinct setlists across the two nights, pulling 30 songs from their discography. Backed by a live band, they connected deeply with about 5,000 fans.

They opened with their debut track “I Don't Know,” setting the tone for a story only Apink could tell. The night flowed through era-defining hits: “NoNoNo,” “FIVE,” “I'm so sick,” “Mr. Chu,” “Remember,” and this year’s release “Love Me More.” The arena turned into a full-on festival with roaring cheers, classic fanchants, and massive singalongs. Their live vocals, timeless visuals, and polished performance stood out start to finish.

The group also surprised fans with playful transformations beyond their signature “pure” image. They threw it back as a pre-debut boy group alter ego “A-Green” to cover “MIROTIC,” and in VCRs they dressed up as characters from "Tangled," "Wicked," "Zootopia," "Avatar," and more―serving unexpected charm and plenty of laughs. Those fan-only twists added even more color to the show alongside their core “innocent idol” moments.

Near the end, Apink shared emotional thanks with fans and each other. Yoon Bo-mi said, “Preparing our early songs brought back so many memories. Thank you to our Pandas for helping us keep going for 15 years.” Oh Ha-young added, “We wanted to give certainty to the only reason we can keep promoting―our fans.”

Park Cho-rong promised, “Our members worked so hard on this album, and I think that energy reached you. With the proud name Apink we’ve built together for 15 years, let’s keep making fun memories.” Jung Eun-ji said, “Thanks to our kind members and fans who help shape good thoughts and habits, I feel like I can live as a good person. When you think of Apink, I want you to feel proud and smile―I’ll work hard for that.”

Kim Nam-joo shared, “We prepared so hard for our 15th-anniversary concert. I’ll keep training for the next one.” Through tears, she added, “We won’t let go of Apink’s hand―please believe in our forever.” The pre-encore finale, “The Wave,” closed with all five members in a group hug, leaving the crowd moved.

The encore kept the emotions high with beloved fan songs like “Hold My Hand,” “Sunshine,” and “Up to the sky.” Apink and their fans reaffirmed their strong bond. More than a nostalgia trip, the group pledged to stay active, building hype for what’s next.

Last month, Apink released their full-group album "RE: LOVE" after 2 years and 9 months, scoring No. 1 on domestic and international digital charts and music shows with title track “Love Me More,” and igniting buzz with a viral social media challenge.

With Seoul wrapped, Apink will take "The Origin: APINK" on the road, meeting fans across Asia: March 7 in Taipei, March 21 in Macau, April 4 in Singapore, April 11 in Kaohsiung, with more cities to come.

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(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)