Singer WOODZ performs during his world tour concert “Archive.1.” /EDAM Entertainment

Singer WOODZ launched his world tour with a powerful performance showcasing the musical journey of his 13-year career through his first full-length album, Archive.1.

The solo concert, titled “2026 WOODZ World Tour ‘Archive.1’,” was held on March 14 and 15 at Inspire Arena in Incheon. Marking his first solo concert in about two and a half years, the event served as the starting point for his upcoming global tour.

Named after his first full-length album released on March 4, the concert reflected the artist’s musical identity and career story. Over roughly two hours, WOODZ performed more than 30 songs, blending powerful rock sounds, emotional ballads and dynamic performances.

The stage design featured a main stage, a rotating 360-degree platform and a massive screen that visually enhanced the show. The rotating stage allowed WOODZ to face different sections of the audience, creating a closer connection with fans throughout the performance.

Opening the concert with an energetic set, WOODZ greeted the audience by saying, “Just like yesterday, thank you for filling this venue. Tonight, I’ll perform as if there’s no tomorrow,” drawing enthusiastic cheers from the crowd.

He also explained the meaning behind the concert’s title.

“This concert shares the same name as my first full-length album,” he said. “This year marks my 13th year since debut, and it has been a time of preparing and defining who I am as an artist named WOODZ. I wanted to show my honest and authentic self.”

The performance continued with songs from the new album, including “Mayfly,” the title track “Na Na Na,” “Blue,” and “Samo,” setting the tone early in the show.

Rather than simply listing songs, the concert was arranged around emotional and visual themes. WOODZ explained that songs such as “Samo” and “Glass” evoke the imagery of fire, while the following track “I’ll Never Love Again” represents the feeling of ashes after the flames fade. Later performances such as “Drowning” and “CINEMA” conveyed images of rain and falling water.

These themes were visually reinforced through lighting effects and large-screen visuals, creating a cinematic flow on stage.

One standout moment came after the song “Drowning,” when fans continued singing the chorus together even after the main stage ended. WOODZ joined in with ad-libs, turning the arena into a unified chorus.

The middle section of the show shifted toward performance-focused stages, with songs such as “Struggle,” “Super Rage,” “Bump Bump,” “Touché,” “Plastic,” and “Feel Like” energizing the crowd.

As the concert moved toward its final segment, WOODZ delivered a heartfelt message to fans.

“I hope you achieve your goals while carrying my wishes with you,” he said. “I hope you move forward toward your dreams without being shaken or hurt along the way.”

He then performed “To My January,” deepening the emotional atmosphere of the concert.

The show continued with “Trigger,” “Amnesia,” and “Busted,” before building momentum again with “Human Extinction,” “Smashing Concrete,” “Who Knows,” and “Flight,” combining live band sounds with powerful choreography.

Looking out at the audience, WOODZ told fans, “You really know how to have fun. From my view on stage, tonight feels like the best crowd ever. Thank you.”

The encore featured “Stop That,” “I Hate You,” and “Bump Bump,” with fans singing along until the final moments.

The Incheon concert marks the beginning of WOODZ’s global tour, which will continue in 17 cities, including Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Germany, the United Kingdom and Australia.

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