Ahead of his Manila show, the K-pop and R&amp;B superstar talked about how being on tour has deepened his bond with his music and fans.

PHOTOGRAPHY MEETKESO
PRODUCER Maura Rodriguez
Beyond his success with GOT7, Yugyeom is carving out a path&nbsp;with his newest label,&nbsp;AOMG, for his solo career with impressive momentum. Earlier this year, he released his debut full-length studio album, &lsquo;Trust Me,&rsquo; topped charts worldwide and featured standout hits like the fun and energetic &lsquo;1 Minute.&rsquo; Just before his Manila show for the Trusty Tour, the South Korean singer-songwriter sat down with L&rsquo;Officiel Philippines to share his excitement for the tour and reflect on how performing live has breathed new life into his album.

Returning to Manila felt like coming home for Yugyeom. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s something I&rsquo;m very grateful for,&rdquo; he says warmly. &ldquo;Fans here always show me so much love, and it makes every visit even more meaningful.&rdquo; He clearly missed the energy, and hours before the concert, the feeling was returned as fans gathered eagerly outside the SM North Edsa Skydome, waiting for the chance to see him live. As the lights dimmed and the cheers soared, Yugyeom took the stage, filling the space with energy and emotion.

From the first note, it was clear that this performance was more than just another stop on the tour &mdash; it was a heartfelt exchange between artist and audience. Whether delivering high-energy choreography or pouring raw emotion, he had the crowd captivated, each moment building on the connection he&rsquo;s made with his fans over the years.

Performing live, Yugyeom explains, has added a new feeling to his music. As he dances and sings, there&rsquo;s a tangible connection with the audience that deepens the meaning of his songs. He shares, &ldquo;It has naturally deepened my bond with [the record] because I get to interact with my fans.&rdquo; Each show also offers him the opportunity to showcase his talents in new ways, even inventing fresh choreography to bring his tracks to life.

But behind the stage lights and the applause, music remains more than just a career for Yugyeom &mdash; it&rsquo;s a daily ritual and a personal journey. &ldquo;Music is part of my everyday life,&rdquo; he explains. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m constantly making songs.&rdquo; He approaches every song as a piece of himself, carefully crafting meaningful records. The Trusty Tour has given him the unique opportunity to experience his music through the eyes of his fans. Hearing them sing along and feeling their support has been a powerful reminder of why he creates: to connect people, no matter where they are in the world.

This tour has also been a transformative chapter in Yugyeom&rsquo;s journey, fostering his growth as both an artist and a performer. The synergy between him and his audience breathes new life into his music, making each show a collaborative and deeply emotional exchange.

For Yugyeom, these shows are more than a series of performances &mdash; they are a celebration of his growth. Fans come not just for the music but to witness an artist discovering his voice and forging his path. With every performance, Yugyeom continues to push the boundaries of his artistry, redefining his identity. The Manila show, like each stop on the tour, demonstrated his growth as both an artist and a performer. At this moment, he stands as a solo artist just beginning to define his path, one that promises many more memorable moments ahead.

Yugyeom Redefines His Artistry on the Trusty Tour

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