Jakarta – South Korean solo singer Paul Kim successfully wrapped up his first-ever concert in Jakarta on Saturday (March 19, 2025).
Promoted by Blend Company, the concert was held at Ciputra Artpreneur in South Jakarta.
Accompanied by live music, Paul Kim captivated the audience with his sweet voice and beautiful melodies, characteristic of his signature solo style.
Beyond his impressive performance, a few unique and memorable moments stood out during the concert.
One such moment was when the singer tried speaking a few Indonesian words he had learned during his time in Jakarta.
At one point, fans were surprised when he suddenly said the word “mantul,” a local slang word derived from “mantap” which roughly translates to “awesome” or “great.”
“When I arrived yesterday, I learned the word ‘mantul.’ Did I get it right, mantul?” said Paul Kim during the concert.
Not stopping there, just before singing one of his songs, he also used the word “gas,” a popular slang term meaning “let’s go” or “let’s do this.”
The crowd burst into laughter, impressed by how fluently he pronounced the local slang terms.
Paul Kim, whose real name is Kim Tae-hyeong, also mentioned that he had learned the word “lucu,” which means “cute” in English.
Amusingly, he mispronounced it as “culu” at first, but fans quickly helped him correct it with cheers and laughter.
The Jakarta concert, part of his “Sincerely Yours” tour, marked the final stop of the tour. Paul Kim ended the night by expressing his hope to meet his Indonesian fans again soon.
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