[Dispatch=Reporter Lee Ajin] "I think this is the first time I've run like this throughout an entire concert." (PSY)

'PSY Soaking Show Summer Swag' (hereafter 'Soaking Show') has reached its 11th season. The stage has become more spectacular, and the energy in the audience has grown hotter.

Age and nationality didn't matter. People in their 50s danced in the standing section. Foreigners ran while being sprayed with water. PSY ran without rest for approximately 4 hours in return.

The connection between PSY and the audience was solid. When PSY sang a verse, the audience continued with the next verse. When the backing track briefly quieted, the audience's voices filled the venue.

PSY opened 'PSY Soaking Show Summer Swag 2026' on June 27-28 at Uijeongbu General Stadium in Gyeonggi Province. Approximately 33,000 audience members attended. Dispatch was there on the opening day.

The opening video erupted immediately. The stars were Park Jihoon and director Jang Hang-jun, chosen by 10 million viewers. PSY played the role of Danjongsannam and had an acting showdown with Park Jihoon.

When PSY and Park Jihoon had a face-off with "Gangnam Style," director Jang Hang-jun appeared. Once his "okay" sign dropped, a countdown began. And PSY sprang up like a spring.

"Are you ready to run without reserve, without holding back from now on?" (PSY)

The first song was 'Bell-Bottoms.' As the familiar intro played, the audience greeted it with a roaring cheer. PSY even said the cheering sounded like being hit by a palm strike.

A parade of hit songs followed. PSY performed 'Celebrity,' 'That's That,' 'New Face,' 'Gentleman,' 'Daddy' and others. Water cannons went off repeatedly. Audience members raised one hand high and danced.

The heat didn't cool even with the refreshing spray of water. Every time there was a gap between songs, the audience chanted "Park Jae-sang." PSY said, "For the protection of your vocal cords, I will limit the number of times my name is called to a maximum of five times."

Nevertheless, the audience didn't spare their voices. When the first guest Hwasa appeared, enthusiastic cheers erupted once again. Hwasa performed hit songs including 'Maria,' 'Foolish,' and 'Good Goodbye.' She elevated the atmosphere to its peak.

PSY then changed into a mint-colored outfit and returned to the stage. He kept the energy going with 'Gentleman' and 'Daddy.' From beginning to end, waves of audience singing poured out.

PSY particularly rushed onto the extended stage for 'Daddy.' He instructed the dancers to "dance with all your might." He himself burned with energy alongside the dancers, executing the signature choreography.

"I hope you take away packed moments of happiness while laughing like a child." (PSY)

The mood briefly became serene. PSY presented 'What Would It Have Been Like' and 'Father.' The audience responded with gentle group singing. The setting sun colored the back of the stage, adding to the emotion.

The second guest was Sung Si-kyung. He sang 'Burning Goodbye' with PSY. He also performed his own hit songs including 'Every Moment of You,' 'To You,' and 'On the Street.'

The opening song of part three was 'Swagger.' PSY showed off a hip performance with backup dancers. Fireworks exploded and as the beat intensified, the venue erupted with heat once again.

During 'Night Has Fallen Deep,' PSY lightsticks lit up throughout the venue. PSY gazed at the glowing audience for a while. He exclaimed, "Seeing this sight after 10 months feels familiar, yet I'm so grateful."

The part three highlight was 'Gangnam Style.' As soon as the intro played, the audience went wild. During the second verse pre-chorus, the backing track briefly quieted. At that moment, the venue filled only with the audience's singing.

The final song of the main concert was 'We Are the One.' The sun had completely set, but the audience wasn't tired. After the song ended, PSY brought the audience to their feet once more.

"Dance so proudly that the Taegeuk flag would be honored!" (PSY)

In that moment, the audience section turned red and blue. PSY lightsticks had drawn the Taegeuk flag. Fireworks decorated the sky. Within it, the audience became one and danced again.

Though the song ended, the audience knew the real beginning was now. It was the moment when, at another concert, they would have shouted "encore," but the Soaking Show audience caught their breath. They were ready to run again.

A brief spectacular laser show unfolded. Soon PSY came back out. He started the encore with a nostalgic K-pop medley, performing songs like 'Windblown,' 'Sorry Sorry,' 'Nobody,' 'I'm the Best,' 'Tears,' 'Fantastic Baby,' and 'Bang Bang Bang' in succession.

The audience section instantly became a club. The audience members not only danced but swayed and danced freely. PSY performed a national hit songs medley.

"I think this is the sorrow of a singer with so many hit songs. Don't you all know every single one of my songs?" (PSY)

Though the encore section had lasted over an hour, the concert hadn't ended. PSY began the double encore with 'Champion.' He performed 'Celebrity' again, running across the stage. He sang while making eye contact with the audience.

The final song was 'It's Art.' The audience poured out all their remaining cheers. After the concert ended, PSY said the final 'It's Art' stage "was truly art," and added, "I must continue the long journey for 64 more days ahead. I will work hard while recalling today's final 'It's Art' stage."

<Photos=Photographer Jung Young-woo>