[16.12.01] Naver Music Special - Royal Pirates 3rd Solo Concert: Black Out

(December’s Music Special: Royal Pirates 3rd Solo Concert - For those weary individuals, we invite you to the [Black Out, 2016] Concert)

Special | For the tired souls of 2016 we’ve prepared this day for you [Black Out 2016]

 
The year end is coming without a moment’s hesitation, and we’re giving you a day to forget about all your troubles. As soon as you step into the venue you’ll experience a total Black Out! After releasing their 3rd EP [3.3] at this time last year, RP went on to perform activities in and out of the country. Now they’re coming back and have prepared a performance to bring life back to our tired minds and bodies! They’re working hard to prepare performances for [Black Out] that- just as the name suggests, will help you let everything go and start again with renewed energy. Check out what RP have to say about the performance and watch their video message below!
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Set List | The set list for [Black Out 2016] has already been predicted
What songs are RP planning to bring to us with this concert? We’ve predicted a set list that you’ll hear live during [Black Out 2016]! “Do your best to preview the songs and you’ll be all set to enjoy the concert.”
1. Drawing the Line
2. Dangerous
3. Betting Everything (Acoustic Version)
4. You
5. Run Away


Interview | With RP
Q. Hello RP! Please say a simple greeting to the Naver Music Family and tell us what you’ve been up to.
A. Hello. We’re RP. After finishing up promotions for our [3.3] album, we took a break that really felt like we were away for years. Because of that break our thirst and passion for music has really started to burn. During the long and warm summer season all the members went to LA. We wanted to slake our thirst for new and innovative music, so it was a really energizing period of time. As the home of soul and rock- as well as it being our hometown- being in LA really brought us fresh inspiration and we returned after excitedly doing some work composing. Since we easily get immersed in the process, we think our rate of perfection has also improved. We plan to greet you all in the first half of 2017, so please anticipate our new approaches to music.
This past summer we were also selected to showcase at the Jeonju Ultimate Music Festival as well as the 2016 Seoul Music Fair. More recently, we were chosen as judges for Malaysia’s SuperStar K program called “Astro Star Quest 2016“ and are planning a year-end performance together, so we’ve been busy making preparations.


Q. What was it like being judges on Astro Star Quest 2016?
A. We participated as mentor and judges on ASQ. Rather than just one-sidedly judging the contestants, we have received inspiration from them as well. We are thankful for the new experience we got to have as judges and enjoyed the time we spent there. At the end of December we plan on going back once more to judge the finals and hold a congratulatory performance-cum-new year’s celebration. In Korea, we’re preparing great songs for 2017 that we expect to receive some great reactions for, so please anticipate them!


Q. You’ve been so busy but have still prepared the [Black Out 2016] Concert in Korea. Please tell us some more about it.
A. We’ve been really active in holding concerts and performances in Japan and Malaysia, and we wanted to hold a concert for our fans in Korea who have consistently supported us and waited for us. In March we had our second solo concert called “Beyond”; we wanted to show everyone what they’ve never seen at our concerts before, and do we decided the theme of our third solo concert would be “Black Out.”
“Black Out” has a few meanings, with two of them being: 1. blackout (total darkness; due to loss of power - unplugged) , 2. letting go of everything as if a film has been cut. On December 12, at 7p in Hongdae V Hall, we want everyone to let go and enjoy the powerful “Black Out.” Please come wondering what we mean by the name, and anticipate what we have in store. Experience it for yourself when you get here!


Q. How can one enjoy [Black Out 2016] at 200%?
A. We’re sure there have been many things that have happened to everyone during 2016, and that those events have people tired and worn out. For just one day, on December 17, we want people to free their minds and bodies and just enjoy themselves to their fullest. Just like the name “Black Out,” we want everyone to “black out” (erase) everything and enjoy spending this time together.


Q. Lastly, please tell us about any future planes and say goodbye to the Naver Music Family.
A. We plan on continuing to prepare for the end of the year performance as well as putting on the finishing touches to the new album we worked on while in LA. We expect to greet you all again as soon as possible, so please continue to anticipate us! For anyone who is just learning of us through Naver Music, we are preparing a performance beyond [Beyond], so please come out to see us on December 17 and prepare to have a great time together with us!


Exclusive Photo | Photos from RP’s 2nd Solo Concert [Beyond]
We’re releasing pictures especially for the Naver Music Family from the solo concert [Beyond] held in March 2016 at the Hyundai Card Library.

After finishing promotions for their [3.3] album, RP is ready to meet the audience at the venue. Before the performance starts at [Beyond 2016], here they are during rehearsal in the empty concert hall.

During [Beyond] RP performed not only group songs but also prepared to show off their individual charms with solo stages. Among them, the one that stood out was EXSY’s. Here you can see him meticulously going through a sound check during rehearsal.

 

Before the concert started, all the audience wait for RP with pounding hearts and anticipatory expressions.
It all starts when RP takes their place on stage!

Can you feel how great the performance was through these pictures? From start to finish the members performed and enjoyed doing it. I’m sure everyone watching must have felt the same, right?

During his solo stage drummer EXSY took up the guitar! (RP’s youngest is so versatile) After singing “Cherry Blossom Ending” he continued with “Makgeolli” and a surprise appearance of Busker Busker’s Brad on the drums!

Continuing on with the solo stages, Moon Kim got up close and personal with the fans!

 

Not to be left out, James Lee performed a self-written and composed song that carries his thoughts and feelings about the difficult circumstance he has overcome and his continued healing process. This was an amazing performance- the first time he performed the song live, and his sincere story moved the audience.

At [Beyond] a great senior in the rock music industry, Yoon Dohyun also took to the stage. RP kicked off this part of the performance with a passionate collaboration of the famous “I’m a Butterfly.” As expected, the performance of such a dignified senior was overwhelming.

RP and honorary member Enik donned cute costumes and held a surprise event for the audience.

After revealing he would be returning to LA after the performance, the RP member gave Enik a warm hug!

Prior to the encore stage, the fans presented their own surprise present! The love of the fans who said they would always be by their side protecting them touched the RP members. This December a [Black Out] that is [Beyond] your imaginations is waiting for you. See you on December 17 at 7p at Hongdae V Hall!!

Video From | RP’s Greeting Message ♦

M: Hello Naver Music Family, we’re RP! We will be holding a concert on December 17 called “Black Out.” We’re sure 2016 must have been tough on you, and that many unexpected and unpleasant things have happened, so we want you to take this opportunity to forget everything and have a good time at our “Black Out” concert.
J: We’ve invited a very special guest to our concert , so we’ll be very thankful if you anticipate what we have to show you. That day also happens to be our maknae’s birthday, and ~it’s possible~ we can have a surprise party, so we’d be ~VERY grateful~ if you were to come.
S: See you on December 17, 7p at Hongdae V Hall!!
M: See you!
J: Bye!


Concert Introduction | Black Out, 2016
Concert Info: December 17, 2016; Hongdae V Hall; 7p
Ticketing: InterPark (KOR): http://bit.ly/BlackOut2016_inter
InterPark (ENG): http://bit.ly/BlackOut2016_ENG
HanaTicket: http://bit.ly/BlackOut2016_Hana


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English Translations by setailroyalpirates (As this is my own intellectual property after having been translated, please take out with credits!)