[Edaily Starin KIM HYUNSIK Reporter] Irish folk-rock singer-songwriter Damien Rice is returning to Korea.

According to concert promoter Private Curve on the 16th, Damien Rice will hold three solo concerts in Seoul over two days, February 27–28 of next year, at the GS Art Center in Gangnam-gu.
Damien Rice first gained attention with his debut song “The Blower’s Daughter,” released in 2001. The song became widely known worldwide after being featured in the 2004 film “Closer” and reached No. 27 on the UK Singles Chart.
In 2002, he released his first studio album, *O*, which gained popularity with tracks like “Cannonball” and “Volcano,” reaching No. 8 on the UK Albums Chart. In 2006, he released his second studio album, *9*, which reached No. 1 on the Irish Albums Chart and ranked high on the UK and US Albums Charts, further solidifying his position.
Damien Rice has visited Korea several times since holding his first concert there in 2012. This will be his first solo concert in Korea in about two years, following his last performance in January 2025.
This concert is part of a world tour spanning 25 cities worldwide to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the release of his debut studio album and signature work, *O*. *O* is an album that conveys the philosophical message that “relationships between people and life itself constantly repeat the same mistakes and cycle in a circular pattern.” It was recognized for its artistic merit when it won the 2003 U.S. “Shortlist Music Award.”
Ticket sales for Damien Rice’s concert in Korea will be divided into an artist pre-sale and a general sale. The artist pre-sale will run from 10:00 a.m. on the 21st to 9:00 a.m. on the 23rd; details can be found on Damien Rice’s official website. General ticket sales will begin at 12:00 p.m. on the 23rd on the NOL and GS Art Center websites.