PSY
kicked off Summer Swag 2026 with a nearly four-hour spectacle at Uijeongbu Sports Complex, delivering a hit-filled set, upgraded laser effects and signature water cannons. The opening concert featured special guests Hwasa and Sung Si Kyung, while director Jang Hang Jun and actor Park Ji-Hoon appeared in the show's opening video. Emotional moments included PSY's performance of Father, dedicated to dads in the audience, and a tribute to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with We Are the One. The night ended with an energetic DJ-style encore featuring remixed K-pop classics before PSY closed the show with his biggest hits.
PSY's Summer Swag 2026 opening concert highlights
Park Ji Hoon makes a surprise appearance in opening video
One of the night's early surprises came before the concert even began. Actor
Park Ji-Hoon appeared alongside director Jang Hang-Jun and PSY in a playful royal-themed opening video that ended with a dramatic countdown to the show. Later in the evening, PSY thanked Jang Hang Jun not only for appearing in the skit but also for helping arrange Park Ji-Hoon's special appearance, which drew loud cheers from the audience.
PSY's Summer Swag 2026 4-hour spectacle
PSY officially kicked off
Summer Swag 2026 on June 27 at Uijeongbu Sports Complex, treating fans to a nearly four-hour concert filled with upgraded laser effects, massive water cannons and his signature high-energy performances. The opening night marked the beginning of this year's Summer Swag tour, which will travel across nine cities in South Korea.
A royal-themed opening and hit-packed setlist
The concert began with a cinematic opening video featuring director Jang Hang-Jun, actor Park Ji-Hoon and PSY in a playful royal-themed skit that ended with a countdown to the show. Psy then burst onto the stage with
Napal Baji before performing fan favourites including
Celebrity,
It's Art,
That That,
New Face,
Paradise,
What Would Have Been,
Daddy and
I LUV IT. Introducing himself as "PSY, now in my 26th year since debut," he kept the crowd singing and dancing throughout the night.
Hwasa and Sung Si Kyung light up the stage
The first special guest of the evening was Hwasa, who performed
Maria,
Twit,
So Cute and
Good Bye. She was followed by Sung Si Kyung, who slowed the pace with
A Warm Goodbye,
Every Moment of You,
To You and
On the Street. The singer joked that he was the concert's "safety device," giving the audience a chance to recover before PSY returned with more energetic performances.
An emotional tribute during 'Father'
One of the evening's most heartfelt moments came during PSY's performance of
Father. Photos of audience members' fathers were displayed on giant screens across the venue, creating an emotional atmosphere. PSY also shared that his own father was attending the concert, making the performance even more meaningful.
FIFA World Cup celebration
Later in the show, PSY performed
We Are the One as a celebration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, accompanied by a live band, fireworks and an elaborate stage production that turned the venue into a festival-like celebration.
High-energy encore closes opening night
For the encore, PSY returned to the stage at the DJ booth and surprised fans with remix performances of
Sorry Sorry,
Nobody,
I Am the Best,
Tears and
Bang Bang Bang. He wrapped up the marathon concert with
Champion,
Don't Worry and
Celebrity, bringing the opening night of Summer Swag 2026 to an electrifying close.Summer Swag 2026 brings PSY's signature concert experience to nine cities with 14 performances running from June 27 through August, including stops in Seoul, Daegu, Incheon, Suwon, Gwangju, Wonju and Busan.
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