Zico Celebrates 10 Years as a Solo Artist with Hit Parade and Surprise Collaboration with Jennie

Zico Celebrates 10 Years as a Solo Artist with Hit Parade and Surprise Collaboration with Jennie: K-POP / 연합뉴스 / 2024-11-25 09:18:27

▲ Singer-rapper-songwriter Zico performs at his solo concert, "ZICO LIVE : JOIN THE PARADE," held on on Nov. 24, 2024, in Seoul Olympic Park, in this photo provided by KOZ Entertainment. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- K-pop singer-producer Zico marked his solo debut's 10th anniversary with a concert at the Olympic Hall in Seoul’s Olympic Park, his agency said on Monday.

Titled "ZICO LIVE: JOIN THE PARADE," this Sunday event was Zico's first solo concert in six years since "King Of the Zungle" in 2018.

The show featured a dynamic retrospective of Zico's decade-long career, showcasing hit tracks like New Thing, Any Song, and SPOT!. He opened the concert with New Thing, a viral sensation from Mnet’s dance competition show "Street Man Fighter," followed by performances of tracks such as "Freak," "SEOUL DRIFT," and "It Wasn’t Me."

A highlight of the evening came when BLACKPINK’s Jennie made a surprise appearance to perform "SPOT!" alongside Zico, thrilling fans.

Describing the event as a celebration of "10 years shared with the audience," Zico revisited songs from his solo debut in 2014, including tracks from his early career as a member of Block B. Known for his exceptional songwriting and producing skills, Zico has been instrumental in creating hits like Very Good and HER for Block B, as well as his solo masterpieces like Tough Cookie and Any Song. Beyond his own music, he has produced for KOZ Entertainment’s rookie boy group, BOYNEXTDOOR.

Accompanied by a live band, Zico’s concert was divided into four sections—NEON Zungle, MONO Human, RED Turtleship, and VIVID Artist. He incorporated visually striking elements, such as a grand car parade that moved from the central stage to a thrust stage, embodying the concert's theme, "Join the Parade."

The performance also featured interactive moments, including a spontaneous Random DJ Mix, where Zico improvised songs to a DJ’s playlist. For the encore, he performed his debut solo single "Tough Cookie."

Adding to the night’s excitement, EXO's D.O., a close friend of Zico, appeared as a guest performer, delivering hits like "That’s Okay, It’s Okay Not to Be Okay," and "Popcorn," earning enthusiastic applause.

KOZ Entertainment praised Zico's ability to utilize the stage to create an immersive experience, noting that the design of the moving vehicles changed in sync with the genre and mood of the songs.

"Zico brought himself closer to the audience, seamlessly blending artistry and intimacy," the agency stated.