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MAMAMOO Unveils the Massive Venues for Group’s First U.S. Tour

The K-pop stars will perform exclusively in arenas across the country.

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MAMAMOO is officially going on its first ever U.S. tour! The K-pop girl group first shared news of its stateside trek — titled the MY CON U.S. Tour — on March 15, announcing the locations that they will performing at. The quartet — which consists of members Solar, Moonbyul, Whee In and Hwa Sa — followed up the news on Thursday (March 23) by unveiling the venues they’ll visit this spring.

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See the full U.S. tour dates, alongside the newly announced venues, below:

• May 16 – UBS Arena at Belmont Park — New York, N.Y.
• May 18 – CGF Bank Arena — Baltimore, Md.
• May 20 – State Farm Arena — Atlanta, Ga.
• May 22 – Bridgestone Arena — Nashville, Tenn.
• May 24 – Dickies Arena — Fort Worth, Texas
• May 27 – Wintrust Arena — Chicago, Ill.
• May 31 – Desert Diamond Arena — Glendale, Ariz.
• June 2 – Oakland Arena — Oakland, Calif.
• June 4 – Kia Forum — Los Angeles, Calif.

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MAMAMOO Announces Dates And Cities For U.S. Leg Of "MY CON" World Tour

MAMAMOO is taking their first world tour to the United States!

On March 16, MAMAMOO announced nine dates and cities for the upcoming U.S. leg of their first world tour “MY CON.” The group will get started in New York on May 16, then make their way to Baltimore, Atlanta, Nashville, Fort Worth, Chicago, and Glendale throughout the month. On June 2, MAMAMOO will visit Oakland before finishing up on June 4 in Los Angeles.

Check out the group’s schedule and tour teaser below!

MAMAMOO’s “MY CON” world tour began last November with a three-night concert in Seoul, followed by a two-night performance in Japan. Early this year, the group embarked on the tour’s Asia leg , stopping by Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila.

Currently, MAMAMOO’s Solar and Moonbyul are gearing up to make their first-ever unit comeback as MAMAMOO+ with “ ACT 1, SCENE 1 ” on March 29.

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MAMAMOO recently announced their first-ever US tour as part of their "MY CON" World Tour, and now they're revealing the exciting venues. After concluding their latest shows in Asia, the beloved K-Pop group will hit the US for their inaugural arena tour, starting with a May 16, 2023 performance in New York City. From there, they'll make their way across nine cities, hitting major markets along the coast. This incredible global tour, presented by Mammoth, Inc. and Sugar Monkey Live, marks MAMAMOO's American debut.

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MAMAMOO Announces First-Ever U.S. Tour Dates for “MY CON” World Tour

The sassy progressive K-pop group will make their way to nine cities for their first-ever North American Tour starting on May 16th after unforgettable performances in Asia

Tickets are on sale on at 10am local time on March 29 at Ticketmaster.com

Overwhelming excitement and outstanding performances continue for MAMAMOO as they announce their “MY CON” World Tour is headed to the U.S for the first time. After wrapping up their latest performances across Asia, the popular K-Pop group will head to the U.S. for their inaugural arena tour that launches in New York City on May 16th, 2023; hitting a total of nine cities coast to coast with many major markets in between. Presented by Mammoth, Inc. and Sugar Monkey Live, this will be MAMAMOO’s first ever global tour, as well as their American debut.

The girls knocked it out of the park with their mini album “MIC ON” in October 2022, and promptly followed up with a hugely successful, nine cities tour across Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Bangkok, Jakarta, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila. MAMAMOO has established themselves as unrivaled icons of K-Pop, having sold out more than twenty concerts since their first one in 2016. MAMAMOO is set to rock some of the biggest cities in the U.S. this summer with the same excitement and passion that has endeared them to their global fandom with each performance since their debut.

“Wherever it is, it becomes yours, mine and our stage.” – MAMAMOO

The tour will see all four members, Solar, Moon Byul, Whee In, and Hwa Sa, join hands once again, ready to take the stage in premier venues across the country; a complete list of the tour dates is listed below.

2023 MY CON U.S. Tour Dates:

All dates and cities below are subject to change.

MAMAMOO’s first song, “Mr. Ambiguous,” debuted in 2014 and cemented their position as a mainstream K-pop knockout. Their launch was considered by some critics as one of the best K-pop debuts of 2014. They are recognized for their retro, jazz, R&B concepts and their strong vocal performances. Their song “HIP” is their first music video to hit 370 million views on YouTube and 210 million streams on Spotify, since their release in 2019. The quartet is known for being daring and breaking the rules in K-pop with their progressive fashion style, challenging the Korean music norms for women, and their girl boss attitude. MAMAMOO promotes being an independent woman with no restrictions. Hwa Sa is the most successful soloist, with her hit song “Maria” (2020) breaking records with more than 270 million views on YouTube. The recently released single, “ILLELLA,” encapsulates the unique talent and versatility of all four members.

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MAMAMOO (Korean: 마마무), is a four-member girl group consisting of Solar, Moon Byul, Whee In, and Hwa Sa, who are loved by the public for their outstanding singing skills and spectacular performances. In 2014, The Group officially debuted with their song “Mr. Ambiguous” and impressed the public with their proficient stage manners and perfect vocal performances. Since then, they have released songs such as ‘Piano Man’, ‘Um Oh Ah Yeh’, ‘You’re the Best’, ‘Décalcomanie’, ‘Yes I am’, ‘Starry Night’, ‘Egotistic’, ‘Wind flower’, ‘gogobebe’, and ‘HIP’. The album became a hit in a row, and they became known as one of the best popular girl groups in Korea. Also, MAMAMOO has established itself as a “performance idol group” by selling out more than 20 concerts since their first concert in 2016. In October 2022, MAMAMOO released the 12th EP [MIC ON] and received great love for their unique concepts and intense performances with the title song ‘ILLELLA’.

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Music | K-pop superstars Mamamoo bring debut U.S. tour to Bay Area, Los Angeles

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And they include a pair of Golden State gigs.

These K-pop superstars perform June 2 at Oakland Arena and June 4 at the KIA Forum in the Los Angeles area.

Tickets go on sale on at 10 a.m. March 29, ticketmaster.com .

The dates are part of the band’s My Con World Tour, which begins its U.S. jaunt on May 16 in New York City. In all, the four-member band — consisting of Solar, Moon Byul, Whee In and Hwa Sa — is set to perform in nine U.S. cities.

2023 U.S. Tour Dates:

May 16 UBS Arena at Belmont Park New York, NY

May 18 CFG Bank Arena Baltimore, MD

May 20 State Farm Arena Atlanta, GA

May 22 Bridgestone Arena Nashville, TN

May 24 Dickies Arena Fort Worth, TX

May 27 Wintrust Arena Chicago, IL

May 31 Desert Diamond Arena Glendale, AZ

June 2 Oakland Arena Oakland, CA

June 4 KIA Forum Los Angeles, CA

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Overwhelming excitement and outstanding performances continue for MAMAMOO as they announce their “MY CON” World Tour. After wrapping up their latest performances across Asia, the popular K-Pop group will head to the U.S. for their inaugural arena tour. which will comprise shows in nine cities on both coasts, as well as southern and midwestern markets, over two months. Presented by Mammoth, Inc. and Sugar Monkey Live, this will be MAMAMOO’s first ever global tour, as well as their American debut.

Tickets go on sale on at 10 a.m. local time on March 29 via Ticketmaster. See the full U.S. tour dates below.

MAMAMOO 2023 MY CON U.S. Tour Dates

May 16 – New York, NY May 18 – Baltimore, MD May 20 – Atlanta, GA May 22 – Nashville, TN May 24 – Fort Worth, TX May 27 – Chicago, IL May 31 – Glendale, AZ June 2 – Oakland, CA June 4 – Los Angeles, CA

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MAMAMOO successfully wrap up their USA leg of "MY:CON" world tour with an emotional sold-out show in Los Angeles

Girl group MAMAMOO has successfully wrapped up the USA leg of their "MY:CON" world tour, making their first American 9 city tour not only memorable to fans but also recording breaking. The group's first USA tour is now the  the Best-Selling Debut US Tour for K-pop girl groups . 

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With their reputation for delivering fiery performances and displaying remarkable vocal prowess, the revered girl group concluded the USA segment of their global tour on June 4 at Kia Forum Arena in Los Angeles, California. The final show, sold out and replete with emotion, was a poignant moment for both the artists and their American 'moomoo' fanbase. Having waited eagerly for the group's inaugural tour since their debut, the culmination of this journey is a bittersweet moment for both parties. The artists and their American fans, unlike their counterparts in Korea, don't have the luxury of live, in-person interactions during each promotional phase. This makes these tours particularly special and the end of the road trip leaves a lingering sense of longing for what's next.

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Embarking on their journey from New York, Baltimore, and Atlanta, and culminating in a sold-out finale in Los Angeles, the lauded vocal group reinforced the reasons behind their affectionate nickname from the Korean public, "BelisMamamoo" (which translates to 'Believe and Listen to Mamamoo'). Their electrifying performances, stellar live vocals, and deeply felt fan interactions have elicited enthusiastic acclaim not only from their dedicated fans, but also from music critics and casual listeners. They have steadfastly upheld their promise to deliver peak performances, reinforcing the sentiment that even if only a single fan were to remain, their commitment to their artistry would remain undeterred.

Yet, amid the bitter-sweet tears, the US-based 'moomoos' managed to convey something that every fan of the group yearns to express at least once in their lifetime at a concert. During one of the intimate fan interaction breaks, where the group engages with fans prior to the encore, fans presented a final fan-created VCR tribute for the group. The climax of this touching tribute was the fans unitedly singing along to "MAMAMOO - I Love too (Never Letting Go)", thus encapsulating their unwavering support and adoration for the group.

With a profound significance for all 'moomoos,' the song "I Love too (Never Letting Go)" is an emotional ode to love, gratitude, and the steadfast promise of never letting go. It has become an anticipated and unmissable part of their tour repertoire, performed in beautiful harmony with their fans. As the last notes of the song resonated through the arena, it was clear that there wasn't a dry eye in sight. Both the members of MAMAMOO and their 'moomoos' could be seen visibly moved, their eyes brimming with tears, reflecting the powerful bond that exists between them. The group is set to return to Korea, and while moomoos are awaiting the European and South American tour date announcements, the  girl group wraps up three encore nights in South Korea from June 16 to June 18.

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Was there last night and I have to say it was one of the best concerts I ever attended. The interactions and engagement with the audience was awesome. The girls played all the hits she the vocals were on point.

I attended the show in LA and they delivered such a fantastic show. As they said even through the language barrier we could feel each other’s sincerity. I feel like time went by too fast and now I can’t wait to see them again.

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Their tenth concert took place on May 16 at the UBS Arena in New York City , New York . [2]

Their eleventh concert took place on May 18 at the CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore , Maryland . [2]

Their twelfth concert took place on May 20 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta , Georgia . [2]

Their thirteenth concert took place on May 22 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville , Tennessee . [2]

Their fourteenth concert took place on May 24 at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth , Texas . [2]

Their fifteenth concert took place on May 27 at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago , Illinois . [2]

Their sixteenth concert took place on May 31 at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale , Arizona . [2]

Their seventeenth concert took place on June 2 at the Oakland Arena in Oakland , California . [2]

Their eighteenth concert took place on June 4 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles , California . [2]

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TWICE’s Tzuyu on cold feet before solo debut: “I wondered whether I could really pull this off”

The youngest member of K-pop girl group TWICE tells NME about her fears and dreams while making her debut solo mini-album ‘abouTZU’

T here’s been a lot weighing on Chou Tzuyu ’s mind. While the TWICE singer, who’s also the youngest member, is a seasoned pro with her bandmates, the thought of stepping out of her comfort zone has her a tad more flustered than usual. “When it was first decided [that I would go solo], I started to feel the nerves, wondering if I could do a good job, you know,” Tzuyu tells NME over a video call in late-August, just weeks before the release of her first mini-album, ‘abouTZU’ . Immediately, pressure settled in, and before the process was through, she had lost more than a little sleep.

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That’s how, in discussing the mini-album, this chat turns to the subject of dreams. “Like the dreams in my sleep?” she asks an off-screen interpreter. Neat strands of auburn hair fall to either side of Tzuyu’s face while a finger props her chin up in contemplation. “There was actually one dream I had recently that really stuck with me,” she replies, eyebrows furrowing slightly. “It’s… a little scary.” Honestly, it was closer to a nightmare: “I was standing high up somewhere when this woman fell to the ground,” she says, right hand slipping out of frame like an object in freefall. “There was so much blood. It was really scary!”

In more ways than one, then, fear is an emotion she got to know intimately in recent months. “There were a lot of moments where I wondered whether I could really pull this off,” Tzuyu says, circling back to the beginnings of ‘abouTZU’. It wasn’t just a question of music. An album cycle in the K-pop industry will run newcomers and veterans alike off their feet – even the biggest of personalities find all the broadcast shows and interviews intimidating. “It’s always taken me a while to warm up to people,” she adds. “I’m still pretty reserved. I was pretty reserved when I first debuted, too.”

Since preparations for ‘abouTZU’ began earlier this year, Tzuyu had some time to think about how she was going to get her ideas across. “Expressing my thoughts… It hasn’t been very easy,” she says. In addition to the Taiwanese singer’s introverted leanings, living in Korea for over a decade has meant contending with a constant language barrier. This difficulty has lessened along with time and concerted effort: “Preparing my solo album was a great opportunity to work on that a little more. I can tell that I definitely feel more comfortable now than I did before starting the process.”

If there’s a new fire in her gaze, that’s calculated – “I took care to focus on my facial expressions, especially playing up the intensity in my eyes,” she says – as is everything else that sets her apart from the past. A teaser for the album fixes on her face and lithe frame, loosed arrows flipping her hair back like a modern Artemis. “This time around, I wanted to show a different kind of charm, really taking a step to show the side of me that is cool and confident, mature, and sexy,” she says, winkingly.

“It was a real challenge, putting the stories I wanted to tell, the feelings I wanted to convey into words”

That confidence led her to take an interest in the music’s creative process, as well. The creation of ‘abouTZU’ wasn’t her first brush with songwriting – TWICE’s heartfelt ballad ‘21:29’, written as a team after the completion of a 2019 concert in the Philippines, holds that honour – but it was the first time Tzuyu took the process on solo. “For previous tracks, I was really engaging with the other members to write the song together,” she explains. “This time, it was pretty tough to go through that process of writing alone.”

“I can’t say things flowed easily from start to finish,” Tzuyu adds. “I got stuck plenty of times.” It helped for the native Mandarin speaker to imagine the song as a diary entry, private thoughts that only had to make sense to her. Once she heard the backing track, a picture started to play in her mind; eventually, she would jot down corresponding phrases in Korean and English. “It was a real challenge, putting the stories I wanted to tell, the feelings I wanted to convey into words,” she says. “It didn’t come as naturally as I’d hoped, but I took my time to work through each line, looking up any words I found more difficult.”

T he result of Tzuyu’s efforts rounds off ‘abouTZU’, a collection of dance-pop that covers everything from idle days in (‘Lazy Baby’) to bleary-eyed desire (‘Losing Sleep’). In the tradition of many self-written K-pop ballads, closer ‘Fly’ doubles as a sweetly earnest letter to fans, offering support to the ones that have supported them. In like manner, it also operates on a sort of fairy tale logic: “If you can dream it, then you can be it / You got to follow the beat of your heart,” Tzuyu sings.

“With this being my first solo album, I thought it would be especially meaningful if I could tell my story through lyrics I wrote myself,” she says of the track. “I was most inspired by the experiences and emotions I’ve carried from childhood to where I am now.” That’s why it also functions as a reminder to herself: “Sometimes the sky may be full / With layers of dark clouds / Anyway I’m gonna try.” Her own childhood dreams didn’t come true, after all, without heaps of hard work, sacrifice and pluck.

“It’s always taken me a while to warm up to people. I’m still pretty reserved. I was pretty reserved when I first debuted, too”

At the tender age of 13, Tzuyu left Tainan for Seoul to become a trainee under JYP Entertainment . Three years later, she appeared on Sixteen , the reality show that formed TWICE. Though she had initially been sorted into the B (or “Minor”) team by JYP co-founder J. Y. Park, the general public bucked his assessment, ascending her to the top of the audience rankings. Her members, including eldest Nayeon , have even credited Tzuyu with bringing them attention in their early days: “Because of you, they had a chance to get to know the rest of us.”

“I feel grateful to the members when they say this sort of thing,” Tzuyu reflects. “Personally, I don’t think I was the one to bring TWICE this level of attention. People have been introduced to TWICE through so many different ways.” One way or another, she reasons, the prismatic girl group will find a way to worm their way into your heart. Case in point: “I remember being especially fascinated by the sheer number of people who sang along to [Sana’s] ‘shy, shy, shy’ line [in 2016’s ‘Cheer Up’].”

And, whether it’s dynamic solo concert stages or full EPs, there are always friendly faces rooting Tzuyu on from the wings. This time around it was “ Jihyo – unnie and Nayeon- unnie ” – the pair of TWICE members who’d gone solo before her – who were “the first ones” to offer her a helping hand, the K-pop star reveals. “[They told] me that if there was anything they could help me with, if I ever felt stuck, they would be more than happy to help.”

It’s thanks to them (and, of course, love from ONCEs), Tzuyu says, that she’s been able to fight through that initial hesitation. Left in its place? Curiosity. Even if “showing new sides” is a cliché in the world of K-pop, it’s still a sentiment the singer took to heart – before titling an album ‘abouTZU’, you really have to know ‘about you’. She was basically begging to have a few small epiphanies of her own along the way.

Most of all, the process introduced her to a version of herself she’d never been in touch with before: the fearless side of Tzuyu. That type of bravery can cast even the scariest of nightmares in a kinder light. “I read something that said it’s actually good luck to see blood in a dream,” she says, thinking back to the one that initially rattled her. This interpretation soothed her mind: “So I reassured myself and thought it was a relief.”

It’s a sign of the inner transformation Tzuyu has undergone this year, apprehension replaced with anticipation. “To try something new,” she concludes, “ that was a thrilling feeling.”

Tzuyu’s new mini-album ‘abouTZU’ is out now on Spotify, Apple Music and more.

Additional translation provided by Claire Min.

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