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Na Hoon-a, South Korean trot legend, to retire after January Seoul concert.

Na Hoon-a, the legendary “Emperor of Trot,” will conclude his 58-year music career with a grand finale concert in Seoul next January. The 77-year-old icon unveiled the final stop of his farewell journey on Friday, following his surprise retirement announcement in February. His last concert will take place at the KSPO Dome from Jan. 10 to 12, the largest arena within Olympic Park that can house some 15,000 seats. The second half of the tour will travel to Gangneung, Andong, Jinju, Gwangju, Daegu, and Busan before wrapping up in Seoul, kicking off in Daejeon on Oct. 12. Since his debut in 1966, Na has been beloved by the public with numerous hits, including “Love” (1976), “Why are You Crying” (1989), and “Tender Passion” (2002). Renowned as a singer-songwriter, he has over 120 hits to his name, holding the domestic record for the highest number of hits. He has also released over 200 albums and recorded approximately 3,000 songs, including over 1,200 self-composed tracks, setting an impressive record. In a heartfelt letter released by his agency Yearah and Yesori, Na said, “I can’t fathom what the first-ever final stage will be like, but as always, I’m driven to deliver an even more extraordinary performance. I’ll sing my farewell songs with a bright smile. Thank you, everyone.” The news of the iconic singer’s retirement surprised many music fans in February. In a letter, Na said, “Taking one step after another, I’ve walked this path for over half a century. I never realized how much courage it takes to put down the microphone. I want to follow the profound truth behind the simple saying, ‘Leave when the applause is loudest.'”

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