SBS Power FM launches 'POWER 30' relay concert series

SBS Power FM is celebrating its 30th anniversary with 'POWER 30,' a series of seven relay concerts held at Rolling Hall in Hongdae from October 27 to November 11. The project features various radio programs performing for 200 invited listeners per session, with filmed versions scheduled for release on the 'Erao' YouTube channel.

Overview of the 30th Anniversary 'POWER 30' Project

To mark its 30th anniversary, SBS Power FM (107.7MHz) has organized a relay concert series titled 'POWER 30.' Seven radio programs have personally planned these performances, which include musicals, reading sessions, military-style comfort shows, and dance concerts to engage with listeners. Rather than live broadcasts, filmed and edited videos are scheduled to be released later on 'Erao,' the official SBS Radio YouTube channel. This project holds significant meaning as it implements the "intimacy," "presence," and "diversity" that Power FM has built since its launch in 1996 onto a live stage.

October 27: 'Wendy's Young Street' – A Splendid Stage by Musical Stars

The 'POWER 30' series kicked off on Tuesday, October 27, with 'Wendy's Young Street.' Under the subtitle 'Velvet Concert,' the performance featured a full lineup of active musical actors, including Kim So-hyun, Son Jun-ho, Jung Won-young, Lim Kyu-hyung, Jo Hyung-gyun, and Lee Ji-soo. Each actor delivered unique emotions by combining musical numbers with Power FM radio sounds. Utilizing the intimacy unique to small theaters, the stage was conducted in a format that allowed direct interaction with the audience, breaking the boundaries between radio and performing arts.

October 28: 'Joo Hyun-young at Noon' Autumn Reading Session – An Emotional Stage of Music and Storytelling

On Wednesday, October 28, 'Joo Hyun-young at Noon' held its 'Autumn Reading Session.' Hosted by DJ Joo Hyun-young and Kim Kyu-jong, the event featured various artists including Kisum, Heejun Han, Hong Isaac, pH‑1, and Peppertones. The harmony of music and reading provided an emotional night for listeners, who experienced the characteristic intimacy of radio programs through a format where they could share stories directly in front of the stage. With 200 audience members in attendance, the stage demonstrated how radio listening culture can expand beyond simple listening into the form of a "performance."

October 2: 'Ten of Bae Sung-jae' – A Cheerful Stage with a Military Comfort Show Concept

On Monday, October 2, 'Ten of Bae Sung-jae' presented a lineup reminiscent of a military comfort show under the theme 'Ten of Bae Sung-jae Friendship Stage.' Celebrities and entertainers including Nucksal, O3ohn, Jeong Ye-in, Yoo Hee-kwan, and CHUU participated to create a cheerful atmosphere. The characteristic wit and variety sense of 'Ten of Bae Sung-jae' permeated the entire stage, making listeners feel as though they were directly receiving messages of comfort and encouragement intended for soldiers. This performance was also held in a 200-seat small theater, allowing for communication at a close distance with the audience.

October 3: 'Park So-hyun's Love Game' – Lee Seung-chul's Small Theater Live and Special Guests

On Tuesday, October 3, 'Park So-hyun's Love Game' featured the concept 'Ten Thousand Loves,' where singer Lee Seung-chul returned to a small theater stage. Performing on a stage with a capacity of 200, Lee Seung-chul delivered live performances alongside Sweet Sorrow, Sandara Park, and Lee San, creating an intimate atmosphere through eye contact with the audience. The stage was linked to his 12th album 'Time Flies So Fast,' released for the 30th anniversary, emphasizing a small theater sensibility that differs from existing large-scale concert halls. The performance served as an example of harmony between "intimacy" and "presence," providing radio listeners with the experience of interacting directly with a singer on-site.

October 4: 'Hwang Je-sung's Emperor Power' – Ha Sung-woon's Reserve Forces Uniform Dance Battle and Splendid Stage

On Wednesday, October 4, 'Hwang Je-sung's Emperor Power' held an enthusiastic dance concert under the theme 'Dance God and Dance King.' Singer Ha Sung-woon captured the audience's attention by appearing on stage in a reserve forces uniform after completing his training. Yang Se-chan, Mimi of Oh My Girl, and Soohyun of U-KISS also graced the stage, leading to intense dance battles among the performers. The performance was recorded as a representative "unique stage" where radio listeners could directly feel the heat of the performance.

October 10 and 11: Closing Stages – Grand Finale with Various Music Festivals

On Tuesday, October 10, 'This Beautiful Morning with Bong Tae-gyu' presented a performance featuring musicians such as Jung In, Ra.D, Moyo, and LUCY under the theme 'Separately yet Together.' This was followed on Wednesday, November 11, by 'DinDin's Music High,' which featured BIGONE, SOYOU, Sleepy, and CHEEZE under the 'Dating Award' concept to mark the end of the 30th-anniversary festival. Both performances emphasized the musical colors of their respective radio programs and presented a new way of communicating through music to listeners.

The Significance of 'POWER 30' and Future Plans

'POWER 30' is a project designed to express gratitude to the listeners who have loved Power FM for 30 years and to re-examine the intimacy and presence inherent in radio. The project, consisting of 7 sessions with 200 invited listeners per session, expanded the boundaries of traditional radio broadcasting by combining radio with live performance. The relay concert will be released in the future as filmed and edited videos, and Power FM stated that it will continue to review ways to expand direct meetings with listeners.

Moving forward, Power FM plans to sequentially release the filmed footage of 'POWER 30' on the 'Erao' channel and has announced plans for additional live events and online concerts to expand communication with listeners.

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