161216 IU Concert <24 steps IN HONG KONG> TALK
Twenty-Three . Red Queen . Pierrot Smiles At Us . New Shoes . Every End Of The Day . You & I
Hello, I’m IU. This is my first concert in Hong Kong. I’ve got that strange feeling seeing the seats being filled up completely. The subtitles are up (on screen) well right? Since there are subtitles today, I will talk slowly. By referring to the subtitles, please listen to what I will say. How was the opening performance? Did you guys like it? Was it cool? That’s a relief. It’s been a long time since I’ve stood on stage and dress up beautifully. It’s a bit tiring, so can I rest for a bit? Let me drink my water. You guys love it or not? Oh, They brought my shoes out because my legs are hurting a bit, I can change it right? Let me change my shoes. (Wow~~) Since I’m wearing new shoes, what song should I sing now? I’m going to sing ‘New Shoes’, if you don’t know this song, just think of yourself wearing new shoes running around happily while listening to it. Are you guys happy? Thank you~ I think I sang too much songs that Hong Kong fans are unfamiliar with them… Oh you guys know the songs?! Now, I’m going to sing a song that’s well known among HK fans this time. ‘You & I’
Someday . Bad Day . Mia . The Meaning of You . My Old Story . 囍帖街 . 喜欢你
This is my attire for 2nd period. How is it? Am I pretty? Happy? Me too, I’m happy too. ‘Someday’ is an OST from drama ‘Dream High’. For 2nd period, there will be more of this genre of songs. More ballad songs. Love it? I guess you’re not familiar with all of these songs. There are many unpopular songs among them… But those are my favourite songs. Although the language is different, but still brings out great music right? So… it would be good if you would listen to it.
(Brings her guitar) Next song is a song I wrote when I felt lonely during my high school days. I will sing ‘Bad Day’ now. I… debuted with this song 9 years ago. Although I didn’t get much attention during that time, but I slowly gained more and more fans, and even open concert in Hk. It’s fascinating. Although the show has begun for 30 mins, I’m still fascinated right now. Do these people really know me? Are they my fans? Just by thinking of it feels super magical to me. I’m really thankful and happy. Before this, fans sang along with me when I was singing in Korean during my showcase. They surprised me! How did they manage to sing in Korean? Is it possible for today as well? I will look forward to it for today too. ‘The Meaning of You’. Did I sing well or not? You guys sang along with me in Korean, I’m extremely touched at times like this. (We learned it for you, unnie~) Hahahah, you guys learn it for me? I’m really grateful. I know a few Cantonese lines: ‘So happy! You guys like it or not?’ Since I’ve only been receiving from you all, so it’s time for me to return your favor. I can’t be the only one feeling touched here, so I prepared a gift. I’m nervous because I haven’t sung it in a while. ‘囍帖街’ (Lee Tung Street)
Boo . Marshmallow . You Know
Am I pretty? Thank you. I sang ‘Boo’ when I was in high school. Back then, it was really hard for me. But now, I don’t really sing such adorable song. I was smiling a lot on stage because I felt embarrassed when HK fans looked at me as if I’m your grandchild. Before this performance, the guest did extremely well. His name is ‘Hanjin’, right? It’s also my first time meeting him at backstage, he treated me nicely. But it seems like you guys like him more than me. (No!!) How was ‘喜欢你’(I like you)? Did I sing well or not? Thanks. Cantonese is really hard. Since it’s your mother tongue so you won’t understand me…. Cantonese is the hardest language to learn in the world. But still, I made effort because everyone likes it so much. I really want to thank everyone. And now 3rd period has begun. Many dance songs are included in 3rd period. So instead of doing nothing, please cheer loudly for me. Cheer loudly! Louder! (Hooo!!) Just cheer it like this will do. Let’s check if you’re ready. ‘You Know’.
Leon . Merry Christmas in Advance . Friday (+ Let it snow! + Jingle Bells 🔔) . Good Day
You guys are so great! Give yourself a round of applause~ All of you did so well. Having fun? It was really fun for me. Sometimes I would suddenly feel happy, but it doesn’t happen often. After watching Mr.Hanjin’s performance, I felt super happy. I’m so happy~ Are you happy? Since everyone cheered loudly for me, please rest and let me do the rest. I brought the 2nd gift for you. Merry Christmas~~ Phew… Do you guys like snow? I heard that there’s no snow in Hong Kong, right? So I gathered snow from Korea and brought here to let everyone have a look. Like it or not? Hehehe. Next week will be Christmas and much more year-end spirit. Yesterday, I had fun till late night as soon as I reached Hong Kong~ (We know!) You know? How did you know? I enjoyed the night view and ate yummy food. Although it’s not snowing, but I could feel the uplifting Christmas spirit here. Conclusion, I really like Hong Kong. I really like Hong Kong~ It’s my first overseas concert, I’m really happy to hold it in HK. Should we begin the phototime session?
For me, I really like the next song. What day is today? (FRIDAY) Oh, Friday~ Actually, I lied that it’s Friday even though it’s actually Tuesday~ I lied on Sunday too. There weren’t many chances to sing ‘Friday’ on a real Friday. But today is a real Friday, so I’ll sing it in the most joyful way I’ve ever sung for today.
Encore: Red Shoes . Heart . En-Encore: Raindrop . En-en-encore: The Shower
Do you guys miss me or not? I miss you too. Actually, ‘Red Shoes’ is not in the list, but I sang this song only in HK. I did well right? Did I sing well? Although the concert has ended, but I came to thank all of you again. I’m really thankful towards everyone who came to my concert today. I know there are people who’ve attended my concert for a few times. I think those people will know I’ve never been this excited in my concert before. I’m feeling wonderful since I had so much fun today. I felt proud for having new faces here today. I’m really happy today~ I’ll visit again. Will you come if I visit here next time? (YES) (Please sing ‘Heart’) Should I sing ‘heart’? Since you guys wanted it, I’ll sing it. After this, it’s really the end. HK dishes are really tasty. Delicious~ Please be careful on your way home~ Thank you, Hong Kong is the best!
-Special video message: IU talking in Cantonese to thank HK fans-
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2nd Encore: It’s actually the end for today. The subtitles are not coming out now, right? But why is nobody leaving right now? The show has really ended. Why are you guys not leaving? I think HK is really unique, indeed charismatic. During the opening, I thought people didn’t really like me because they were sitting there expressionless. Then I realized I was wrong during the 3rd period. That’s why I was so cheerful in 3rd period. So I even prepared the special video message and sang ‘Heart’ loudly. Did all of you practiced beforehand? (NO~) I almost cried at the ‘영영 살아있어요’ (lyrics) part. (Please cry!) Cry?! Hong Kong is indeed charismatic! I’m going crazy! There’s someone I noticed since the opening and thought he didn’t really like me but guess I was wrong about him because he’s still here right now. I finally understand that he’s quite unique and the fact that he really likes me. I fell for HK, deeply. Since I don’t know how to express that in Cantonese, I just want to say ‘I really like you all’ Thank you~ I don’t sing this song just anywhere, but let’s make promise for 2nd encore. From now on, these songs will not prove my real singing ability. You get what I’m trying to say right? As you know, my throat is exhausted right… So this is just fan service. If my voice ever cracks by chance, please understand that it isn’t my real singing ability, okay? Promise me? (Promise) I think everyone will like the next song. It’s been a long time I’ve sung this… Does anyone know ‘Rain Drop’? Oh, I think my pronunciation sounded strange, many people didn’t get it. It’s ‘Rain Drop’. I’ll give my best to sing this song. I really have to go after this. I really like everyone… What should I do? Everyone is so attractive. 3rd Encore: You guys are really charismatic!! I’ll sing just one last time with you all and leave. Please sing along! At this rate, how to get home? ‘The Shower’.
SPECIAL MESSAGE TO IU FROM IUHK
Wow… wow… Oh my… What is this… I almost cried. Even though I didn’t cry. Am really thankful. Don’t cry~ /Asking Hanteo manager to film the crowd/ I’ll pretend to take selfie with you guys (Hanteo Manager recording video). I’m extremely touched. How to say ‘touched’ in Cantonese? (Gamdong~) ‘Gamdong’. I mean, how did you manage to do that without me noticing in my own concert? My mind has gone blank. I’ll sing Friday for now and continue later. I heard many of you like this. That is why I prepared a longer version of this song. Although I’ve introduced my team before, but please give another round of applause to them for making this cool HK concert possible. I really cherish them. The next song will be the last song. Time passed really fast right? Was it fun? It would have been much more interesting if I can speak Cantonese well. I’m really sorry. But I promise to improve my Cantonese the next time I visit here. Promise~ I really like Hong Kong. HK always comes to my mind first. I swear. I wish everyone gains sweet memories too. I think we will be meeting often because we maintained good relationship. Should we meet up more often? What song should I sing on a good day like this? (Good Day) I’m really happy today. Thank you everyone.
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Source: Squishy’s Audio recording Translated by 4seasonswithIU