190302 Lee Honggi Solo Concert 'I AM' in Taipei - Talking Translations

<Song 1: Insensible>

<Song 2: In The Rain>

HK: (in Chinese) Hello everyone, I am Lee Honggi. Long time no see. (in Korean) Is that right? (in Chinese) How are you doing? Ha ha ha.. Hahahahahaha

HK: Yah... It has been long since I last came to this venue. Do you still remember? This venue looks very cool. Thereeeeeee behind, can you see clearly? Nice to meet you. It has been quite a while since I came alone to Taiwan for a Solo Concert. I am really thankful that so many people came. Really. (fans cheers) What is this? Yea.. So today, I would you to enjoy the night with songs from my solo album.

(Hongki started showing the V sign on stage while looking at the big screen by the side for quite a while)

HK: I can see myself there (on the screen)~ Everyone.. How? Should we slowly UP the atmosphere of this venue? Is that alright? We will go like thisssss (showing us an upwards curve with his hands). Do you understand? Although I am a newbie singer, I will try to do well. I am still a newbie singer now you know? Please take care of me (bows)

HK: Okay.. How? Shall we continue right now? Everyone, you should just enjoy the music comfortably. Just treat this place as a lounge bar and enjoy the music comfortably. Do you understand? (in English) OKAY. Let's do it.

<Song 3: Loudness Of Love>

EVENT 1: Every one flashed the banner that says "Let's Dance Baby"

HK: (in English) Here we go! Shake your body~

<Song 4: Glorious Love>

<Song 5: Be Your Doll>

HK: (in English) Yeah thank you~ (in Korean) Hold on. (in Chinese) Are the songs nice? (in Korean) Is it okay? Are you going to sit down? I'm going to continue like this. Didn't you feel that you have kinda warmed up your bodies? If you guys aren't dancing I won't dance too. Do you understand? Really? We will continue right now okay?

HK: There's a seat behind you, it might be uncomfortable (to dance) right? /fans: yessssss/ That's not it. You will still have to dance. The walkway is wide isn't it? The spaces in between (each section). The spaces in the walkway is wide enough. here here You can just walk out SLIGHTLY onto the walkway and wooooooo~~ Are you ready? (in English) Okay Let's do it. Come on!

<Song 6: Kings For A Day>

<Song 7: Champagne>

HK: (in English) Do you remember this song? Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah~~ Let's drink champagne. Clap you hands.

<Song 8: Let's Seize The Day>

HK: (in English) A-yo Taiwan, let's go fucking crazy. You ready? Let's jump together!

<Song 9: I AM>

The entire venue were screaming "Hold On" "Don't Be Rude" and "Just Wait"

HK: Oh My God

(HK left the stage to change his attire)

<VCR 1: I AM Radio>

Lee Hongki's I AM Radio. I am.. I am Hongki?! We will start the programme now. What has been left over from these 3 years, (HK trying to aegyo), I have became good at Aegyo. er.. And the Ment about sending messages in via sms or through the Kong app. And the hosting disease that I have when I gather to drink with friends or when gaming. The love that I have gained and not wanting to be sad when we part. So I have promised that we will meet again. Like this.

Not sure if you remember this, but I have three dreams. Buying & living in a building in Gangnam, Being a radio DJ and being able to work with a lot of people. I would really love to fulfil my dream, so even with my busy schedule, I had the understanding of the writers and started DJ-ing. I said I would like to do it no matter what. I said this position is mine no matter what (laughs) that's how I started it.

To be honest, the writers of this programme thought I will not accept this DJ-ing offer. And I heard that they just threw out this idea casually and they was not expecting it to become such a big issue. I started DJ-ing 3 years ago, in 2016 after my solo concert in January. That autumn, I became the DJ of the programme.

It was a pity that I wasn't able to share more stories with you guys. And I strongly believe that I am the only person will do such Radio concept at a solo concert. There will be no one else doing it like this. Although I always say this, but I really love to listen to the stories from all of you. I really really like to hear the stories of people.

And when you talk about the voice, it's me. You know right? The one that went on Masked Singer and got eliminated on Round 1 hahahaha. Because my voice is too unique, I thought this might be a good point. And during this time I have also shared a lot of my own stories and received encouragement from many people. I feel that it is a good way to connect with everyone.

And also, those who watched Road to Ithaca will know that I went to Turkey. That was a really beautiful country, but I did not get to share my stories there on Radio. I thought a lot about the listeners when I was there. A good thing is that, many overseas fans were able to listen to the Radio. When I was in Turkey, I met with my Turkey fans. I met this person who said she was the president of Turkey Lee Hongki / FTISLAND fanclub. To me, that was a really good memory as I gained a lot of things and people.

So I really hope people can feel comfortable around me. I really hope people can feel comfortable around me. With this, let's listen to a song before coming back. Geunsuk hyung's drama SWITCH's OST. I did it out of loyalty, and really just loyalty. Let's listen to this song, Lee Hongki's Raise Me Up.

-END OF VCR-

Hongki came back on stage.

HK: Hello. Okay today.. What why why?

Ms Translator joined a while after.

HK to Ms Translator: Aigoo Hello.

HK: Everyone, who had listened to Lee Hongki Kiss the Radio before? (many fans raised their hands) That's right. Radio DJ has been my dream since young. So, my dream has been fulfilled now. And Radio is now a theme that Lee Hongki this person cannot get rid of during my solo concert, it is something that only I can do.

HK: Actually I am very thankful that so many of you came today. I really wasn't expecting this. This is because, for Seoul, I had promised to do concert in the small theatre kind of venue. So I thought Taiwan will also be such a venue. But this venue is really huge. Really huge. I was surprised. And because the stage is bigger, so running around on stage became very tiring. And another reason why I was worried is because recently there are so many famous Korean artists who came/will be coming to Taiwan. Is that right? SHINee's Minho will be coming too, and Blackpink came. I wondered if there's really people who would want to come and see me? Thank you~ Thank you.. Everyone is really Jjang! Very cool!

HK: So I have received some of your stories, and today, just like the radio, I will read your stories here and also share your troubles. Okay, shall we start now?

-STORY 1-

HK: Chen-- Chen-- Chen Yingyi?

Translator: Chen Xinyi.

HK: Chen Xinyi? (burst out laughing, totally embarrassed) This is sent by Chen Xinyi. Hello, Hongki Oppa. I would like to talk about my dream, so I have sent this letter. I have liked/supported Oppa for 10 years.

HK: Wow... So cool. (in English) 10 years.

HK: But that is not because Hongki Oppa is my ideal type.

HK: That might happen too~

HK: I like Oppa's image where he is able to chase and fulfil his dreams bravely. When I was younger, I do have a dream but I was not able to realise it due to my current situation. Although I am not in the working world right now, but I am living every day to the fullest, hoping to be able to work towards my dream and live the life that I want, just like Hongki Oppa. Oppa, what do you think I should do to fulfil my dream? p.s. Oppa's songs and works are the light in my life. Really thank you.

HK: Wait a minute. She asked how should she fulfil her dreams right? What is your dream? What is your dream?! No.. You need to let me know what is your dream and what kind of situation you are in that makes you unable to fulfil your dream?! You need to let me know then I can give you suggestions! I don't even know what kind of situation you are facing >.< What should I do with this?

Fans: Pass!

HK: (in English) Pass? NO!

HK: I'm not sure. This friend here, we can't be exactly sure what kind of situation she is in and what is her dream. Although it is good to have a dream but we can't force someone to have a dream. There might be things that you want or things that you want to do. But there will also be people who do not have things that they want to do. If you are someone who has a dream, you should think about how it will be like when you fulfil your dream. My dream was to be a cool band. So even just by thinking that I can be a cool band someday in the future, I feel very happy. Everyone should know it very well that there are things, this and that which happened to me in the past. But I guess everyone will face such situations. What you need to do is to face them positively. You need to love yourself more, and to believe in yourself more. I love myself a lot. So every one should love yourself more too. Okay pass!

-STORY 2-

HK: The second story. Meilin Zhang? Is that right? Meilin Chang? G H A N G? Meilin Chang? Zhuang? Okay. Meilin Zhuang? (in English) Are you here? (in Korean) Meilin Zhuang? Are you here? Aye.. I don't care.. Let's listen to her story. Hello Hongki Oppa, I am a normal office worker in my 20s. Recently I have a worry and I would like to receive consultation from Oppa. I have a boyfriend that I am dating for a year. Of course, we are still dating well. But due to the nature of my boyfriend's work, he has to travel often. Once he go, he will be away for quite a few months. Although I love my boyfriend a lot, but as we are unable to see each other that often, I feel kinda of sad. But then it is because of work, I can't tell him not to go too. This travelling for work has no cycle, he will just be asked to go overseas within short notice and he will need to leave. I am very vexed because of this, what should I do? If it is Hongki Oppa, how will you deal with such situation?

HK: Er... It is the same for me. Isn't it right? When I have a girlfriend, she always has to wait for me. For example, when FTISLAND is on tour, like the Europe tour, we will be in Europe for the entire month. And this time too, our Japan Tour, we are there for a month. And also, we have overseas activities so we will be constantly flying overseas too. It is VERY difficult/tiring. During these times, you will definitely argue a lot. But from the guy's point of view, I am out working. What do you want me to do? I am sensitive too. But from the women's point of view, she has been patiently waiting while he is overseas. If this guy is not going to show some concern or attention to her, she will feel sad and disappointed too.

HK: Okay.. What you should do is.... I want to ask about it too! /laughs/ If each of them take one step back, and try to understand each other more, they might argue lesser. If your boyfriend is here with you today, your boyfriend needs to listen to this clearly. When you are back from your overseas trips, be it a small gift or a small surprise or to take her out for dinner, please do something for her. If you are willing to have dinner with her, ask about what has happened when you are away, try to catch up on her life & share some stories. And then you will go overseas again, and you will come back again, the cycle repeats. What can you do? This is life. This is why, when people meet and fall in love, it is never an easy task. So I feel that understanding each other and accepting each other is very important.This female fan said that they are dating well. So in the future, if this is the only problem, please.... How should I say.... But it must be because your boyfriend is treating you well that's why you are still dating him now right? So in this situation, when I see it, if you can cherish each other a little more, it will be a very beautiful love story.

HK: For me, when I don't have a girlfriend, I am always gaming. If you fell too deeply into gaming, do you know what will happen? There will definitely people who wants to introduce you to others. You won't leave the house. You won't step out of the house. /laughs/ You should just start on a new hobby while your boyfriend is overseas. But, do not fall in too deeply like me. I hope your love can have a good ending. Thank you.

HK to Translator: What do you think about this love story?

(Ms Translator went silent for very long, looking at Hongki, thinking how should she respond.)

In the end, she responded with, It will be tiring.

HK: No.. I think the better days will come for them. When they meet, they will cherish and love each other more. Okay good. With this, we have read all the stories sent by you guys. Actually, this is taking very long as there is a need to translate. And for guys, there is one more problem. They will have to go to the army right? Everyone, will you be able to wait?

Fans: Yesssssss

HK: Everyone says the same thing~

(Then, there's a Taiwan fan who abruptly stood up to speak to Hongki in Japanese. Hongki did not show any signs of displeasure & even patiently listened to what she has to say.)

HK: Wow! Thank you. Yeah~ But I am curious about this. I am Korean. Why are you speaking to me in Japanese? I'm a Korean.

(Fan explained)

HK: Ah.. Okay. She doesn't know Korean. Seems like she only studied Japanese. Thank you. Wow, this is so global. Japanese, Korean....

HK to Translator: She said that even for Taiwan people, when their boyfriend goes to the army, they will not go anywhere and will wait for their return. I became the translator. I translated for her - the translator. /speechless at the situation/

HK: What kind of situation is this?!

HK: But she really put in effort to prepare this (her speech).

Fan to Translator: The next time he comes, I will learn Korean well and speak to him in Korean.

HK: Wow...... Okay thank you. Really, this is very globalised. Taiwan, Japan, Korea... And? And? Is there fans that came from other countries? Hongkong? Oh.. Hongkong... And? Singapore! This is very global. Malaysia? WOW! Thank you. Taiwan seems to be the gathering country for Asia. /LOL/ Thank you. When you talk about loyalty, it's Taiwan. I'm a man with strong loyalty too. Fans are very worried about me enlisting. What they worried the most is, Oppa what if when you return, won't you feel awkward when you sing? (in English) NEVER. (in Korean) Even when I am in the army, I will practice singing even in the bathroom. So don't you worry. and also, Oppa, what if training gets too tiring for Oppa, and your skin condition deteriorates and turned into rotten tofu. What should you do T_T Please do not worry! After I train very hard, I will be rewarded with rest days here and there. During those times, I will go and do skin care. I will return with the same look as now.

HK: Really. For real, I will have to go this year. Everyone, time will pass very fast. I have always been saying this, but everyone, just continue to support the artist that you like and continue to live your life like how you usually do. We will go quickly and be back. I will grow taller in the army and be back. (the he stood up to show us how much taller he will grow) It has been 3 years since my last solo performance......

Fans: Hongki-ya~

HK: WHY?! Let me do some talking >.< Let me talk~ Aish I'm not gonna talk >.< Actually... it has been quite a while.. For a solo performance, it has been about 3 - 4 years? It has been 4 years since I last did a solo concert in Korea. But during those times, I have done a lot of solo broadcasts and sang some OST. I would like to show that to you guys now. Er.. Everyone, do you know Jang Geunsuk? Jang Geunsuk's drama SWITCH's OST, Raise Me Up. It's not "You Raise Me Up~" (He sang Josh Groban's You Raise Me Up) It's not this one. I will sing "Raise Me Up" and do you know Masked Singer? In Korea there is this programme where you sing with a mask on. I will sing "Addicted to Love" which I sang on the programme. When I did that, it was a hot issue in Korea. But I got eliminated immediately as my voice is too recognisable. And the last song on the list is, I did a programme called Road to Ithaca with two very famous sunbaenims in Korea. I will sing the song I sang on the programme called "To Her Lover". I will present these songs to you guys in the acoustic version.

Hk: Originally, we are suppose to do this in a small theatre. So my band is the acoustic version too. Doesn't they look very pathetic? Everyone do you remember them? They had performed with me before in the past. These people are still alive. So, the 4 of us will present to you the songs. It has been quite a while since I sing this kind of emotional ballad songs. Recently I only did rock. But since I am doing it alone today, I specialise in this kind of songs (ballads). I hope everyone can concentrate and listen to me. Thank you.

There's red lighting shining on the acoustic band.

HK: Isn't the lighting too red? The lighting is too red that they look like ghosts. It's scary! Oh.. Okay it's changed. Now, it's time to return to the ballad Hongki.

<Song 10: Raise Me Up>

<Song 11: Addicted to Love>

<Song 12: To Her Lover>

HK: Thank you. How is it? Listening to ballads after quite a while. Many people is telling me, although rock is good, but since you are alone recently why not try some emotional tracks. So I've prepared this. I will become Vocal Lee Hongki who is able to present you with good songs/music every time. I will become a vocal who can digest songs from different genres. Everyone, did you listen to the songs from my solo album this time? How are they? Are they good? So now, I will sing the songs from my solo album.

The water bottles placed at the stage front for Hongki were all with straws. At first he praised the organisers for having the straws as it seems easier for him to drink. BUT! The straws are too short to reach the end of the bottle. So, as Hongki continues to drink....

HK: Why did they add the straws?! (and begin to throw it away together with the bottle cap.)

HK: Actually for this album, I have collaboration with a lot of rappers. I am not a rapper myself. So for this concert, I actually tried to invite them along, but as their schedules could not match, so today I have to do it all on my own. I am going to show you how one person can split two roles. Hongki will sing and suddenly rapper Hong will appear. This is possible right? Everyone, do you know how to rap? You know? Really? So let's become rappers together. As I have been the vocal trainer for a programme in Korea, I have met quite a few rapper friends. It seems like I can kinda rap too. How? Do I sit like a rapper too? (in English) Okay, drop the beat come on! Yeah~ Check this out. Hongki!

<Song 13: Bonfire>

EVENT 2: 6 Sections held coloured papers to form the Korean words "빛나는 홍스타" meaning Shining Hongstar starting from the chorus of the song.

HK: What is this? Let me verify it after the song ends.

HK: Wait. Wait. Let me verify what is that before we continue. What is it? Let me try to see it from far instead. (walks to the back of the stage so that he can have a clearer view.) What is that? What words are those? Shining? Shining Hongstar? Omo Thank you~ Can I take a photo? Please give me my phone. Everyone please don't move. So it was Shining Hongstar. Wow this is pretty. Thank you!

HK: Okay~ After this, do you know "Come to Me"? Because of this (the event) you broke the momentum. I was suppose to continue the next song smoothly. But its okay! (in English) Let's do it.

<Song 14: Come To Me> p.s. He can't do Zuho's rap.

<Song 15: Cookies>

HK: I originally wanted to dance more handsomely but my shoes are too heavy. They are really heavy. This is the fault of my stylists. Everyone thank you very much! Actually today is my birthday. Thank you everyone for coming here to play with me. This is a very heartwarming & happy birthday. Thank you very much. Actually, as I am getting older, during birthdays, I will only meet with my friends and drink soju. That's about it. But today, I can spend this meaningful day with everyone, it is really good. I'm very thankful. It's really.... Do you know what I asked today? I asked if there's really people who will come here to see me tonight. I really don't believe it. Really. The previous time the concert with FT was really fun. But today I came alone, it is even more comfortable and even more fun.

HK: Actually, we are nearing the end. Don't worry, it's okay. If you guys call for me, I will probably come out again. B-U-T!! If your voices are too soft, that's NO NO. Everyone, as I am preparing for this album, there is a song that is filled with my thankful thoughts for every one. This song is called "Thank You". Have you listened to it? I will sing that for you and also the title track for my Japan album called "Pathfinders". Do you know that? (sings a little of it) There's such a song and today I will specially sing it in Korean for you guys. Everyone, although I don't tell you guys "I Love You" to show that I am thankful but I will always express my 100% thankful thoughts with "Thank you". I can't say " Wo Ai Ni (I Love You)". That gives me goosebumps. Don't you feel that it is the best when you can express what you think from the bottom of your heart?

HK: Everyone, I would always want to keep you as my closest friends. Whenever you want to hear my voice, please press the button. Then, I will be by your side like this. But then, there will be a version upgrade required. This version upgrade will take about one and a half year. Please take note of this. Lastly, thank you everyone. This is a birthday filled with happiness. So now I will sing Thank You and Pathfinder then I will leave for a moment. If your voice is too soft, I will not reappear! Thank you & Xie Xie.

<Song 16: Thank You>

<Song 17: Pathfinders>

<Encore Song 1: YELLOW>

EVENT 3: Everyone lighted up their phone flashlights and placed it behind the yellow star shape board prepared for all of us. We gave Hongki a sea of yellow stars starting from the chorus of the song.

He was supposed to sing "You are my yellow" but he was so surprised by the sea of stars that he stopped. We sang for him instead.

HK: I want to film this. (in English) Thank you~

HK: (in English) Thank you~ Beautiful~ (in Korean) Everyone! Goodnight!

/music starts to play but HK realise the sequence is wrong/

HK: It's wrong right? Hahaha. Everyone, I want to tell you something. Everyone, in a way you see it today, this might be the last concert in Taiwan. So, there is one more song left. I hope this song is one that everyone can always listen to before you sleep. This song is called "Goodnight". It is a light beat song though. I created this song hoping that everyone can listen to it before you sleep and sleep with a smile. I hope everyone can listen to it as you fall asleep. Do you understand? Okay everyone, thank you very much. This (the sea of stars) is really beautiful. Really beautiful. (to the organisers) Could you switch off the white lighting? I want to film just the stars. Oh... It's really beautiful. Beautiful. Everyone, when I say one two three, please say Hongstar Hwaiting! One.. Two.. Three..

Fans: Hongstar Hwaiting!

HK: I will go and be back (army)! (in English) Goodnight~ Thank you for coming tonight.

<Encore Song 2: Goodnight>

HK: Thank you. Before I go... /coughs coughs/ There's something wrong with my throat. Something seems to be stucked there. Why is it like that? Lastly, I would like to introduce my band team and my dance team. This is my band team who is stucked in a dark corner the entire night. My band team.. /coughs coughs/ Why am I like this? Now, Korea has very serious issues with the dust particles. Really. It's weird. Okay, my band. Are you able to show us something? Let's do it!

<Acoustic 1: One Word>

<Acoustic 2: I'm Saying>

HK: And now, I'm gonna introduce the two dancers who turned the bad dancer me into someone very cool. Today they are very cool right? (Dancers Freestyle dance & Hongki tried to follow)

HK: I can't I can't. Hahahaha. Thank you. They can dance really well right?

Fan: Do they have instagram?

HK: You asked if they have instagram? Ask them yourself! Why are you asking me?

Fans: Hongki Solo! Hongki Solo! Hongki Solo!

HK: My solo? I will not do solo. I have done enough tonight. Everyone, I will sing one more song as my solo. The song that you guys said you want to hear the most #1. So this song, everyone needs to sing with me. Why? Because this is the song that you wanted me to sing the most. Do you understand? Do you know what I mean? You must not don't know this song. You will be a fool not to know this song.

HK: Photo? (in English) Let's take a photo. (in Korean) ah.. why is my voice like that? it became weird >.< ah.. dust particles >.< Everyone please hold the stars up to take the photo. Please take a photo for us~

<Surprise Birthday VCR>

EVENT 4: Every one flashed the banner that says "걱정 마 기다릴게 (Don't worry, We will wait for you)". There's also a champagne tower prepared for Hongki to pour.

HK: Thank you. When did you guys prepare all these?

Fans started singing Happy Birthday in Korean.

HK: Sing it properly. Sing it properly. I will take a video. Okay start~

Fans started singing Happy Birthday in Korean.

HK: THANK YOU! So what should I do? Pop open the bottle? It has been long since I last opened a bottle of champagne. This is a present from all of you? Thank you. (and he drinks the champagne) (in English) Everybody cheers~ (in Korean) This is not champagne. It's white wine. This is my style. THANK YOU!

HK; Okay. Stop Stop. Let me sing one more song. Huh? We are taking photo again? Ah.. With this (the banner)? Okay, let's take photo again. One.. Two.. Three... Come on! Thank you. Xie xie.

HK: Okay let's hold this (the star) up and I will sing on more song that you guys like. I am not sure if you guys will remember this song, but I will give my final greeting with this song. Everyone, thank you for coming. (in English) Thank you for coming tonight. (in Korean) Are you ready? Okay. Let's go.

<Encore Song 3: Bad Woman>

HK: Thank you everyone. I need to leave now. Everyone, before we go to that somewhere, if you still wish to see us, be it Japan or Korea, please come n play as there will be performances. Though it is a secret, there will be concert in Korea too~ It's the last so please come and play. It's not the last, last. We will just go somewhere for a short while and return soon. Don't worry too much. Thank you for coming today!! /waves cutely/

HK: BGM Let's go. I am going to give out some presents so let's have some BGM.

Organisers prepared some gifts for him to throw to fans at the end. After giving all out, he said, " there's no more" before taking off the jacket that he is wearing to gift fans. And then he proceeded to dig out whatever picks(?) he have in his pocket to give them out & lastly the hat he is wearing too~

-END OF EVENT-