South Korean Duo AKMU Reflects on Decade of Success in Music Industry

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AKMU, the sibling duo consisting of Lee Su-hyun and Lee Chan-hyuk, marked their 10th anniversary with a celebratory concert titled "10VE" at Seoul's KSPO Dome over the weekend. The concert, themed around musical scenes reminiscent of "La La Land" and "Chicago," showcased the duo's evolution since their debut on the television audition program "K-pop Star" in 2013.

Lee Su-hyun, the vocalist of AKMU, welcomed fans to the concert, which featured high-quality acoustic arrangements and a nostalgic journey through the duo's career. Lee Chan-hyuk, the songwriter and older brother, emphasized the concert's theme of reminiscence and gratitude towards their fan club, Akkademy.
 

▲ Sibling duo AKMU celebrates its 10th anniversary of debut at its concert "10VE" held on June 15 and 16 at the KSPO Dome in southern Seoul / Courtesy of YG ENTERTAINMENT

The two-and-a-half-hour performance included hits from AKMU's discography such as “Last Goodbye” (2017), “Re-Bye” (2016), and “200%” (2014). A special song titled "Remember," sung by Lee Su-hyun for the first time, was also debuted during the concert.

Special guests Lee Hyo-ri and IU made appearances on different days to congratulate AKMU on their milestone anniversary. IU, reflecting on AKMU's growth since their early days, expressed emotional sentiments towards the duo's achievements in the Korean music scene. 

▲ Sibling duo AKMU celebrates its 10th anniversary of debut at its concert "10VE" held on June 15 and 16 at the KSPO Dome in southern Seoul / Courtesy of YG ENTERTAINMENTAKMU, originally known as Akdong Musician, gained prominence after winning "K-pop Star" and signing with YG Entertainment. Despite the label's focus on hip-hop acts like Big Bang and 2NE1, AKMU carved out a niche with their unique musical style. They have since received numerous accolades, including the Korean Music Awards’ Best Pop Album for their debut album “Play” and the Song of the Year at the Golden Disc Awards for “Last Goodbye.”

In addition to the concert, AKMU released their third EP "Love Episode" in June and launched an LP edition compilation in celebration of their anniversary. They are scheduled to perform at Japan's Summer Sonic 2024 festival in August.

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