[Edaily Starin, Reporter KIM HYUNSIK ] “I’ve been dreaming of the day when I’d have the chance to go on a nationwide concert tour again.”

Singer Yang Soo-kyung (60), who is set to kick off her nationwide concert tour titled “Inyeon,” smiled brightly as she made these remarks

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Yang Soo-kyung will kick off her nationwide tour “Inyeon” on the 18th of next month at the CCC Stage in the Cube Convention Center in Mapo-gu, Seoul.
Yang Soo-kyung said, “This is the first time—and only the second time—since 1992 that I’m holding a nationwide concert tour officially under my own name.”
She added, “Just because you dream of something doesn’t mean it will come true, does it? I’m grateful to have been given this precious opportunity. I’m truly happy right now as I prepare for the concert.”
Yang Soo-kyung debuted in the music industry in 1988 and scored hits with songs such as “The One I Cannot Look Upon,” “Love Is Like Rain Outside the Window,” “Love Is a Cold Temptation,” “Where Are You?,” “You,” and “Where Does This Farewell End?”
Yang Soo-kyung reflected, “I was active during the ‘K-pop Renaissance’ era, when every genre was popular. Thanks to that, every song I released was well-received.”
Yang Soo-kyung was active not only in Korea but also in Japan, winning awards such as the NHK-TV New Artist Award, the Asia’s Top 5 Stars Award, and the New Artist Award at the Japanese MTV Top 10 Singers Music Festival.
She said, “Even when I received the New Artist Award in Japan, I never foresaw that Korean singers would gain global popularity,” adding, “When I see younger artists like BLACKPINK and G-Dragon being loved these days, I feel proud not just as a singer but as a citizen of South Korea.”
Yang Soo-kyung left the music industry after the release of her ninth album, “Huae,” in 1998, but resumed her activities in 2016. During her hiatus in 2013, she suffered the heartbreak of losing her husband.

Regarding her long hiatus, she said, “For a while, I even wondered, ‘How free would I be if I lived without singing?’ I reflected on myself, asking, ‘Who am I?’ and I also tried to avoid the changing landscape of the music industry.”
Now, filled with passion for music—so much so that she has managed to organize a nationwide tour through her own hard work—Yang Soo-kyung emphasized, “I lost weight through exercise and practiced singing diligently for this tour.”
The nationwide tour, titled “Inyeon,” is produced by Choi Min-seon, CEO of Good Concert, with Lee Si-chan, CEO of Shine Entertainment, serving as the chief artistic director. The regional performance schedule will be announced at a later date.
CEO Choi Min-seon has previously worked on performance projects with numerous artists, including Nam Jin, Shim Soo-bong, Jo Hang-jo, Jo Young-nam, Kim Jong-seo, Kim Kyung-ho, Kim Soo-hee, Kim Jung-min, So Hyang, Kim Ki-tae, Byun Jin-seop, and Kim Jang-hoon. He expressed his ambition, saying, “I will create a concert that doesn’t just evoke memories but can also reignite the youthful spirit of middle-aged and older audiences.”
Yang Soo-kyung said, “I will strive to present a performance that preserves the emotional essence of the original songs,” adding, “I’d also like to sing songs by artists who were active around the same time as me.”
Yang Soo-kyung is also preparing to release her new song, “I Can’t Love Again.” She explained, “I tell myself, ‘I should live without being too ambitious,’ but strangely, when it comes to singing, it’s hard to let go of that ambition,” adding, “I still see areas where I need to improve, so I won’t be able to unveil the new song today. I plan to debut it on stage at a future concert.”
She continued, “When I was younger, if senior singers said, ‘I’m married to my music,’ I used to think, ‘Why are they saying something so cliché?’ But now I understand the deeper meaning behind those words. I’m happiest when I’m Yang Soo-kyung, the singer.”
Finally, she vowed, “I may be in my 60s, but my heart isn’t. My goal is to keep singing as long as my health allows, and I will continue my career without any regrets.”