[Concert Recap] Wonho Stay Awake Madrid

Photography by Tessa van Damme

After three years of not visiting Spain, Wonho came back with his amazing energy on September 9th. The Korean singer had prepared a night to remember, and he went beyond everyone's expectations! "La Riviera" welcomed the singer and the attendees - a renowned venue in Madrid due to the concerts and night life that happens within their walls. With capacity for 2500, the venue is big enough for the crowd, the sound is great and invites you to enjoy the music. Moreover, the staff and security guards of La Riviera will make sure that you have a memorable stay, since the organization is great and everything is done on time. It is also good connected to different public transportation and is adapted to people with disabilities, so it is a great choice for any event. You will be surprised when you see its big palm tree in the center of it!

Last Tuesday was a night to remember, both for him and all the Spanish fans that long waited for him. Starting with Better Than Me, his latest pre-release, the concert was carefully prepared for his beloved fandom — Weenes, who paid him with ardent fanchants and passion. The soloist was able to show multiple sides of himself, both as an artist and a person, and attendees embraced each of them!

The concert was divided into different segments to ensure this. From his energetic dance and his emotional vocals, along to the lyrics that sing for his heart out, Wonho delivered an amazing performance that the audience won't be able to forget. The setlists included some of his hits like With You or Ain't About You, his collaboration with Kiiara. Not only that, but a more intimate stage was arranged for his ballads, songs that fans sang along with him and created a wholehearted moment.

Photography by Tessa van Damme

His back dancers made him shine even more with outstanding choreographies. The five of them continuously interacted with the crowd, creating memories together for almost two hours that will long last to anyone who was lucky enough to be in the venue that night. It was easy to see how much Wonho had ached for performing during his military enlistment - and how much he missed his fans, too. On several occasions you could see him singing

and giggling with the crowd, with playful games to connect with them better.

His charming personality was the cherry on top, which could be seen both on stage and the videos he prepared for his fans! He wanted to show his journey and growth since his debut until now, including the time he sorrowfully missed the stage. He made sure to state that he was born to be on it, and he is not stepping down for a long time. During his intermissions, he shared how much he was looking forward to visiting Spain again (and eating churros), explained details about the tour, himself and the songs that he was performing, even on some behind the scenes on his inspiration for the yet to be released songs he performed (which included lyrics in Spanish and excited the fans enough to be sung twice!).

The singer started his world tour Stay Awake back in July and is now touring Europe, including countries like The UK, Poland, Belgium or Finland. Do not miss the chance to Put An Eye on him if he is coming close to you!

Review by Sol

Photography by Tessa van Damme

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