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About Seoul (47,326) by K-zee from Korea The only people that left were when she said "ok goodnight" after We Belong Together. It was just a few older couples, probably trying to beat the crowd to the crowd to the subway, I see this at most concerts. The majority, like 99% of people stayed right until the end. And, after All I Want For Christmas, the whole crowd was chanting "encore, encore". But then the lights came on and people started leaving. I think it is just a bad press bandwagon now, although I do understand people being frustrated at the ratio of mimed songs, she really did perform very well. A bad review for Seoul is not being fair. (Friday 10 October 2014; 5:08)

Again, about Seoul (47,315) by K-zee from Korea I think a show every 2 days is an awful lot. But, she paced herself well through the show that I saw and there were breaks between some sections so I think she will be fine. I noticed she is much more confident and comfortable when really singing, and she doesn't seem to enjoy the largely mimed songs. She seems quite nervous during them. It makes me think that the miming parts are simply so her voice can be preserved and paced, rather than some sort of laziness or lack of care that the media portrays. I'm happy for it, as giving her voice a break this way means that she is really able to belt on the next song, while still keeping the show going. She was very aware of the lambs in the audience, but was also aware of the big casual crowd there to hear the hits. Someday I hope to see her just in a small theatre (dream) with only the lambs, as she seems much more relaxed and happy addressing us. Perhaps she doesn't feel so much judgement as from a more casual crowd. A funny moment was after My All (I think, memory is a bit hazy), she said "I hope that was ok for you". and we all clapped, but it made me think perhaps she was aware of the criticisms from Tokyo but also aware that she just kicked My All's ass. Her voice is so beautiful, I feel so happy and fulfilled. It's really a dream come true for me. Two 70 year old (!) fans got the park keeper to give me a giant concert flag, it's now my curtains. (Thursday 9 October 2014; 12:24)

Just back from Seoul concert (47,292) by K-zee from Korea She had so much energy, was having such a good time, and the friendly banter we know and love was out in full force. Also the jazzy adlibs about "and I don't know the words because it's not my song and I didn't write it but I like it" (during Don't Explain) and "and I didn't even do that on purpose" (when forgetting the verse in We Belong Together) made a really warm atmosphere. When she sang, the whole audience was listening. . like at a classical music concert. It was really beautiful. It was such a funny crowd, everyone would gasp at amazing moments. This big collective gasp. The show didn't have: Dont Forget About Us, Vision Of Love, Cry, I'll Be There, Hero, Shake It Off. But, it did have: Petals, Rainbow (interlude), and All I Want For Christmas as the last song. It was really such a festive moment to end on. It's such a happier closer than Hero. The crowd was so pumped. So glad to hear it, such a nice surprise. Of course, some songs were mimed. I didn't mind for upbeat songs, as then when she would sing the following whole song it would be flawless. My life was complete hearing her sing We Belong Together so beautifully. Also, Emotions has never really connected with me, but her delivery of it really made me emotional (sorry ) and it's stuck in my head now. I don't know what's happened between Tokyo and now, but she sounded so great and not strained at all. It was outside and very cold, so the mystery is even greater. (Wednesday 8 October 2014; 18:53)