Iconic disco group to perform in Seoul, Daegu and Busan
The legendary disco group Village People, known for their 1970s hits “YMCA” and “Go West,” is set to hold its first-ever concerts in South Korea this October.
Although the group previously visited Korea as a special guest at the 1983 MBC International Song Festival, this marks the group's first independent performance in the country.
Formed in New York, Village People debuted in 1977 in the UK with the single “San Francisco” before gaining massive popularity in the US the following year. Riding the disco wave of the late 1970s, the group released a string of global hits including “YMCA,” “Go West,” “Macho Man,” “San Francisco,” and “Can’t Stop the Music.”
True to its name, Village People is known for its members’ distinctive characters, each representing a different member of a community.
The lineup for the upcoming Korean tour includes original member Victor Willis, who performs as the police officer and admiral, along with Javier Perez as the Native American character, James Kwong as the construction worker, Nicholas Manelick as the cowboy, James Lee as the soldier and Jeffrey James Lippold as the leatherman. The group will be joined by a live band, bringing the total number of performers on stage to 11.
Concert organizer Shangri-La Entertainment announced that the concerts will take place in Seoul, Daegu and Busan, with the venues and ticketing details to be revealed later.
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