Kim Gun-mo Returns After 6 Years: Humor Takes Center Stage, Melting the Cold with Laughter Instead of 'Excuse' Melody

Kim Gun-mo's concert at the Suwon Indoor Gymnasium on the 15th was special from the start. Although the hit song 'Excuse' opened the show, a somewhat chilly atmosphere hung in the air. However, Kim Gun-mo instantly turned the mood around.

"I'm Kim Gun-mo, who took a long break and then took one more year off," he quipped.

His witty introduction elicited explosive laughter and cheers from the audience, marking the true beginning of his show. Kim Gun-mo captivated everyone with his banter, playing with the audience. "Thank you for maintaining order and not standing up for the previous exciting song. What's the point of the concert being fun if you just sit and listen to songs? I hope you just tap your feet while sitting for the many exciting songs to come," he joked playfully.

Gift-giving also ensued. "Since I had a 6-year hiatus, I'm really looking forward to gifts," he said, asking for gifts to be brought to the stairs. When a fan presented a thick bouquet of flowers, Kim Gun-mo playfully exclaimed, "Flowers are what I hate the most," and began rummaging through the bouquet, as if searching for hidden gifts. The veteran singer, nearing his 60s, turned the venue into a sea of laughter with his cheeky antics. In just 5 minutes, the frozen atmosphere of the venue melted away like snow.

Despite being in his 50s, Kim Gun-mo’s singing ability remained as sharp as ever, and his banter, even more pointed, connected with his fans. He dominated the stage with humor, saying, "My fans went from their teens to getting married, having children, divorcing, and remarrying." When the intro to his timeless hit 'A Beautiful Farewell' didn't receive the expected reaction, he waved his hand, stopped the song, and uniquely prompted engagement by saying, "Back in the day, just the intro to this song would make people jump from the third floor."

As shouts of "Cool!" and "You're handsome!" came from the audience, Kim Gun-mo cleverly responded, "Looking at you, you seem younger than me, so please use polite language. Is it hard to add 'yo'? You can just say 'jalhanda-yo' (You're doing well-yo)." The fans responded perfectly, shouting "Himnaera-yo" (Cheer up-yo) and "Kim Gun-mo-yo!"

It was a harmonious event where music and humor intertwined. A modified version of 'I'm Sorry' for a couple in their 40s brought tears and laughter, a musical in itself. Kim Gun-mo's sincerity in truly entertaining his fans was evident in multiple ways. After the concert, upon receiving a 'Sports Seoul' business card, Kim Gun-mo humorously concluded the interview by saying, "Newspapers are really the 'XX Ilbo', aren't they?" His wit, sharpened rather than dulled by his 6-year hiatus, shone brightly, making his successful return highly anticipated.

Netizens praised him, commenting 'As expected of Kim Gun-mo,' 'Still so witty after 6 years,' and 'His vocal talent is undeniable, and his talk game is top-notch.' Many found his 'jalhanda-yo' response to the fans shouting 'Kim Gun-mo-yo!' particularly hilarious.