Psy kicks off 'Summer Swag 2026' with nearly four-hour spectacle

Psy officially launched 'Psy Summer Swag SUMMERSWAG2026' on June 27 at Uijeongbu Sports Complex, delivering a nearly four-hour performance packed with upgraded laser effects, water cannons, and high-energy stages.

The opening video featured director Jang Hang Jun and actor Park Ji Hoon, who appeared alongside Psy in a playful royal-themed skit that ended with a countdown to the concert.

Psy opened with 'Napal Baji' before performing hits including 'Celebrity', 'It's Art', 'That That', 'New Face', 'Paradise', 'What Would Have Been', 'Daddy', and 'I LUV IT', drawing loud singalongs from the crowd. Introducing himself as "Psy, now in my 26th year since debut," he kept the audience energized throughout the night.

The first guest, Hwasa, performed 'Maria', 'Twit', 'So Cute', and 'Good Bye'. Sung Si Kyung followed with 'A Warm Goodbye', 'Every Moment of You', 'To You', and 'On the Street', joking that he was the concert's "safety device" because the audience needed a chance to catch its breath before the next high-energy set.

One of the night's emotional highlights came during 'Father', as photos of audience members' fathers filled the giant screens. Psy also revealed that his own father was in attendance.

Director Jang Hang Jun, who appeared in the opening video, surprised fans by attending the concert with his wife, screenwriter Kim Eun Hee. Psy thanked the director for appearing in the video and for arranging Park Ji Hoon's appearance.

Later, Psy performed 'We Are the One' to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, accompanied by a live band, fireworks, and his signature performance. During the encore, he reappeared at the DJ booth for remix performances of 'Sorry Sorry', 'Nobody', 'I Am the Best', 'Tears', and 'Bang Bang Bang', before closing the night with 'Champion', 'Don't Worry', and 'Celebrity'.

Launched in 2011, 'Psy Summer Swag' will tour nine cities this year, including Uijeongbu, Daegu, Incheon, Seoul, Wonju, Suwon, Gwangju, Busan, and Daejeon, for a total of 14 performances.

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