Taeyong: TY Track in Cinemas

I attended both days of the concert and viewed numerous fan videos countless times. By now, I knew each stage performance by heart. What I had not seen were the behind-the-scene videos and interviews that documented the journey in creating not only the concert but also Taeyong himself-his reflections on his journey from his rookie days to the 10th year marking the beginning of TY TRACK.

These reflections were probably not completely new to many Tyongfs because Taeyong had previously revealed such thoughts via live streamings, interviews, and even in conversations during fan video calls. But the ways in which the film interweaved the behind-the-scene videos and interviews throughout the concert made it incredibly moving to once again witness TY TRACK and everything it represented. It created a space to confirm, to be reminded of everything I had already known about him, and to reaffirm my belief in him.

K-pop idols hold a very unique position in the global entertainment industry-the ways in which K-pop idols are created, produced, and viewed in Korean culture and society cannot be fully explained or understood through EuroAmerican-centric discourses and theories. One thing that makes them distinct from other celebrity cultures is the idea of authenticity. While we all perform in one way or another in our daily lives, how much you reveal yourself authentically can make you stand apart from all the glitter and glam that packages this industry. It can be incredibly scary and terrifying to reveal who you are, to show yourself. And Taeyong is so brave, so courageous to reveal who he is in such an earnest and honest way. He writes and sings about his hopes and struggles, the dark and the light. And Taeyong has always consistently revealed his true feelings and personalities, being strong yet vulnerable, playful yet serious.

But there is also a sense of confidence amidst this process of revealing who he is so authentically. A kind of confidence that shows how much he is aware of himself and his ambitions and surroundings, and how he knows he can take care of himself. A kind of confidence that shows he is not afraid of what others might think because this is Taeyong 100% and he is not afraid to own it.

I see TY TRACK as a kind of "crossing" rather than a destination-a crossing from baby-faced rookie Taeyong to the artist that he is today, a crossing from a multi-member group leader into a solo singer-songwriter who can easily fill a two-hour setlist purely with the songs he composed (which is no small feat), and a crossing from an ambitious young boy into someone who constantly and fearlessly challenges himself. TY TRACK is a part of his ongoing journey in becoming someone whom I cannot wait to meet after his enlistment, and the best part is he will always take Tyongfs with him on this journey because his music will always be for us and with us.

Such a privilege to go through this journey with Taeyong. Lots of smiles, laughs and tears as you progress through the movie. Very visually pleasing and I was shocked that he looks even better when on a large screen. His reflections before the songs made me appreciate the sincere and beautiful music more. I felt it was too short and could have stayed there for another two hours easily. Lost one star because the subtitles were missing for the last half an hour and I don't speak Hangul. Annoying, but I don't know who to blame for this and I hope it can be fixed for other fans who will be watching.

This movie is not just about Taeyong's behind-the-scenes work, we also get good ideas and energy from Taeyong. Thank you Taeyong for being an artist that we can love and always give us happiness and good things. Taeyong is good enough to be worthy of having a solo concert. His determination and dedication also make us respect him a lot. Taeyong's words are a good encouragement in many things. We love Taeyong a lot. No matter what, we will always support Taeyong. In the meantime, we will take good care of ourselves, eat every meal, and get enough rest. We will wait for the day we can meet again and we will look forward to TY TRACK WORLD TOUR.

I never expected a concert movie to be this amazing. It truly feels like an intimate experience, as if you're right there in the audience. The songs are powerful, the vocals are outstanding, and the rap sections add so much energy. The dance routines are captivating, and the overall performances are simply on another level. Every aspect, from the stage design to the visual effects, is carefully crafted and beautifully executed. The atmosphere created by the combination of music, lighting, and choreography is absolutely top-notch, making it an unforgettable and electrifying experience. It exceeded all my expectations in every possible way.

Absolutely blown away by Taeyong's artistry, dedication & journey! This amazing feature film captures many of the best moments from his phenomenal 2 night first ever live solo concert, and also treats the audience to special, intimate behind the scenes insights & communications.

As a Gen-X fan, I highly recommend others from my generation & beyond who loved and admired artists like David Byrne, Peter Gabriel, Prince, and David Bowie - who share with Taeyong a creative core spirit utilized not only to bring forth fabulous musical works, but curate themselves as a work of art & truly bring it all to the stage.

Additionally, the production behind this movie & Taeyong's concerts & honestly all his support staff is amazing! Huge kudos to all involved!!