‘YG Family Concert’ successfully ends tour in Taiwan with 23,000 fans; 2ne1, Big Bang, WINNER, Epik High, Psy, performs 40 songs in 4 hours

By Staff Writer

Oct 28, 2014 01:31 AM EDT

YG Entertainment's high profile K-pop acts were welcomed by 23,000 fans in Taiwan. The country was the last stop for their "YG FAMILY CONCERT" this year. The concert ended last October 25 at the Taoyuan County Stadium.

The Korean label's series of concert took place in five countries including Korea, China, Japan, Singapore, and Taiwan. YG artists performed a total of 10 shows in the concert tour, entertaining about 400,000 fans.

The concert opened with phenomenal idol girl group 2NE1, KpopStars reports. The group performed their hit songs, "Crush," "Fire," and "Come Back Home" among others. CL, Dara, Bom, and Minzy wowed the crowd with their powerful performances.

Alternative hip-hop group Epik High brought the party feel to the event by performing their songs "Fly" "Get out of the Day," and "Love Love Love."

YG's rookie group WINNER also performed before the screaming fans. They performed "Go Up," "Empty," and "Smile Again."

Meanwhile, Big Bang's performance was received with much applause. Dressed in shiny gold suits, the group performed their songs "Haru Haru," "Bad Boy" and the highly energetic "Fantastic Baby." Fans of the K-pop idol group also prepared a special event for Big Bang's T.O.P who will be celebrating his birthday on November 4.

Globally popular Psy, who is also managed by YG Entertainment, appeared in the concert. The 36-year-old "Hangover" singer performed his hit songs "Gangnam Style," "Gentleman," and "Right Now." Psy also communicated with the crowd in Chinese.

The artists also presented collaboration stages. Big Bang's G-Dragon and 2NE1's CL performed a different version of the latter's hit song "The Baddest Female." 2NE1's Dara and WINNER's Song Min Ho sang their own version of "Doom Da Da" by Big Bang's T.O.P.

Bigbangupdates.com also reported other collaborations during the event. Big Bang's Daesung and WINNER's Kang Seung Yoon sang 2NE1's "Ugly," while Epik High and Taeyang performed the latter's hit song "Eyes, Nose, Lips."

The concert lasted for four hours with the YG artists performing around 40 songs. There were also many encore songs requested by the fans in attendance.

The event ended with the artists thanking fans and singing Psy's "Gangnam Style" altogether.

Want China Times reported that Psy and his fellow YG artists left the country the day following their concert. Psy, together with his label mates, was seen at the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport waving at fans. 

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