TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) End < ACT : SWEET MIRAGE > Tour in LA

On May 28th, 2023 at BMO stadium(LA), TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) held their last stop in the USA for their tour TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s World Tour. The were in the USA the year before and performed at a much smaller venue in LA.

Concert Begins

The concert started as soon as TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT), dressed in prince outfits with a castle on screen behind them, came out. They performed “Blue Hour” and “Can’t We Just Leave the Monster Alive?” as the first set of songs. Despite it being just the first set, these performances set the scene for the concert. Following these performances, TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) stop and introduce themselves before ripping off their jackets to show their jerseys underneath. They then went into the next set of songs that included “Drama”, “No Rules” and the English version of “Cat & Dog”. The jerseys definitely made sense for these songs as they are playful and typically on the cuter side for TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT).

As “Cat & Dog” is a track from the debut album, they made sure to ask the fans to repeat the fan chants – which meant the fans would bark during parts of the song. After showing fans tips on how to use their light sticks, the performed “9 and Three Quarters (Run Away)”, followed by HUENINGKAI’s solo dance. Fans in the audience said while watching the screen, the effects reminded them of pixie dust that surrounded him. Pixie dust and Disney comparisons makes sense as everyone in this audience being in SoCal.

We Lost The Summer!

They then performed “We Lost The Summer” which came out during COVID quarantine days- an iconic song that described what many felt after that first summer. “Can’t You See Me” was next and this performance felt very well planned – the song is edgy and the screen, where the members stood, flames shooting out, light sticks turning red – all played into the song. This would probably be my favorite of the night if only if was later in the set list with different outfits. BMO Stadium is an outdoor stadium so it wasn’t dark yet at that time.

The Story Begins

Then the first VCR began that will set the stage for the rest of the concert. The first one showed TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) in their prince outfits and various scenes of magic (very Disney like music). However, a girl appears at the end of the video that they’re trying to reach. SOOBIN reaches out his hand and as soon as he touches her, an apple with blood dripping appears. The members change outfits and perform a few more tracks including “LO$ER=LO♡ER”. They jump into an open car very much like the one in the music video.

The clip continues with very edgy and dramatic music. So we know something will be happening in the next one. The members split into unit dances with YEONJUN performing a solo and moving into the song “Opening Sequence”. The boy group introduce the next song and state that it doesn’t have a dance but focuses on the melody. It also allowed us to focus on the lyrics for “Anti-Romantic”. This performance flows into “Eternally” that continuously switches from soft and melodious to gritty and dark.

The Mood Changes

The next VCR clip states “their fleeting beautiful moment was shattered” before showing TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) with doors closing and stormy music. We see a spiral staircase and a green potion before the appearance of a dragon that seems to trigger something in the members. This set the scene for the next set of songs that included “Good Boy Gone Bad”, “Tinnitus”, and “Devil by the Window”. The VCR continues showing them more confused but definitely something is changing again before performing more upbeat tracks “Angel or Devil” and “Ice Cream”.

Before doing the “Happy Fools” challenge which member YEONJUN choreographed, they taught the audience the easy choreography. They noticed the choreographer for “magic “Magic” in the crowd and when the camera showed him, had him perform the “Happy Fools” challenge on screen with his section. TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) then actually performed the song and Coi Leray appeared on stage as a special guest!

Member and leader SOOBIN announced that it’s time for the end and so the members made a sad pile while saying “no wayyyy” before actually saying their goodbyes. TAEHYUN mentioned their are artists in the crowd that they’ve worked with and thanked them. HUENINGKAI thanked the audience for filling this huge venue before going into the supposed last song “Sugar Rush Ride” with fireworks above the stadium. Fireworks definitely forecasted the ending but it was not over yet!

Encore

Something I haven’t seen at a KPOP concert before were the continuous wave of lightsticks in the crowd as fans waited. It was continuous as the wave circled at least 4 or 5 times before ending. A clip began with “farewell to sweet sweet mirage” as they show the boys underwater. They then switch back to the castle as a memory. YEONJUN attempts to drink the mystery green potion before SOOBIN stops him. The members return on stage in white sitting in a ship and perform “Farewell, Neverland” before running off stage again.

Last VCR clip begins and states “as long as we sing the song of the stars”. The members appear on stage now changed into concert t-shirts for “Blue spring”. The screens show a beautiful background and they ask fans to sing along. HUENINGKAI mentioned this tour is the first time where they sang blue spring. SOOBIN said they wanted to hear Moa’s (fan name) sing along. BEOMGYU mentioned that he came to LA to learn to dance when he was 20 years old! Now he’s standing in a huge stadium with his fans. YEONJUN also says that his family in the US came to see him today. TAEHYUN mentions that performing in LA feels comfortable even though it may be a different country. Also, they’ll come back with an even better album which they’ve actually already started!

The real encore and final track is “Our Summer” which included a fan banner event. Make sure to check out TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) next time they’re near you!

Photo Credit: BIGHIT MUSIC