Beyond his work with g.o.d, Kim Tae Woo made his mark on Korean music through his original soundtrack releases. Kim Tae Woo most recently appeared on the "My Lovely Girl" soundtrack with "Only You." He kicked off his set with "High High," the infectious theme from the 2012 K-Drama "A Gentleman's Dignity." "High High" set the tone for his next song, "Friday Night." Even though his show was held on a rainy Thursday evening, the audience began to celebrate like it was actually a "Friday Night."

It was at this point that Kim Tae Woo's show went from being just another good concert to an absolutely fantastic time. In my previous description of the venue and the show's set up, I mentioned how he was able to effortlessly engage with the audience. The next song he performed was Billy Joel's "New York State of Mind." Towards the end of the song, he started singing in the direction where my friend Jean and I were standing. At the end of the song, he turned to Jean to ask her if I was her friend, most likely assuming that she dragged me out on a rainy night to his show.

What happens next is one of the most funniest series of events that have ever happened to me at a concert, K-Pop or any other genre. Kim Tae Woo then preceded to spend the next minute or so talking to me, asking if I knew who he was and why he was considered to be famous. During this banter, the audience of mostly Korean and Korean-American fans watched in a mix of awe and confusion. This was happening in the middle of a concert for someone who normally performs before fifty thousand people or more, which was amazing.

Kim Tae Woo returned to singing and performed the only other English song of the night, a cover of the Eric Clapton and Babyface hit "Change the World." Next, he turned his attention to an older woman (ajumma) who was in the audience.

She was truly a grandmother fan who had the K-Drama trademark curly perm. She attended the show with younger family members and was part of a group who was first on line get into the venue. Kim Tae Woo teasingly flirted with her, clearly making her a happy woman, before launching into "Piano."

He would then perform his song "Dreaming Dream"from the soundtrack of "Iris." "Dreaming Dream"was gorgeously delivered, with the accompaniment of a live band making the song much better than a recording. After "Dreaming Dream," he returned his attention to the audience.

If his first conversation with me seemed scripted to other audience members, it must have seemed even more suspicious the second time around. He asked if I had a request for a song and I just stared back blankly. His response was to begin singing his song "Lies" while pointing out that I probably didn't know his music. The irony of this was not lost on me, making the opportunity to interact with him during his show, even more special.  

He followed "Lies" with "Love Rain" then asked the audience where everyone was from. He expressed curiousity at that there were few audience members who were Japanese, even though he has in New York. But there was someone at the concert from Ecquador.The fantastic concert came to a close with "Words I'd Want to Say." The power of his voice resonnated throughout Rockwood Music Hall during the crescendo of "Words I'd Want to Say," leaving his fans visibly moved.

Kim Tae Woo concluded his show with "One Candle ." He capped off the night with rousing instrumentals that had all of the musicians on the stage rocking out.  He invited the audience to sing along with him, with each section performing in rounds. By this point in the night, we had talked enough for him to know my name, which he when inviting me to lead the round for my section.

I can say without a doubt that Kim Tae Woo's New York City concert at Rockwood Music Hall was one of the most entertaining nights of music I have had in a very long time. Not only was it filled with amazing music but some of the most memorable K-Pop moments I have ever experienced.

Special thanks to 7000Miles and PRS Live for the opportunity to cover the concert.