The Korea Times
amn_close.png
amn_bl.png
National
  • Politics
  • Foreign Affairs
  • Multicultural Community
  • Defense
  • Environment & Animals
  • Law & Crime
  • Society
  • Health & Science
amn_bl.png
Business
  • Tech
  • Bio
  • Companies
  • World Expo 2030
amn_bl.png
Finance
  • Companies
  • Economy
  • Markets
  • Cryptocurrency
amn_bl.png
Opinion
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Thoughts of the Times
  • Cartoon
  • Today in History
  • Blogs
  • Tribune Service
  • Blondie & Garfield
  • Letter to President
  • Letter to the Editor
amn_bl.png
Lifestyle
  • Travel & Food
  • Trends
  • People & Events
  • Books
  • Around Town
  • Fortune Telling
amn_bl.png
Entertainment & Arts
  • K-pop
  • Films
  • Shows & Dramas
  • Music
  • Theater & Others
amn_bl.png
Sports
amn_bl.png
World
  • SCMP
  • Asia
amn_bl.png
Video
  • Korean Storytellers
  • POPKORN
  • Culture
  • People
  • News
amn_bl.png
Photos
  • Photo News
  • Darkroom
amn_NK.png amn_DR.png amn_LK.png amn_LE.png
  • bt_fb_on_2022.svgbt_fb_over_2022.svg
  • bt_twitter_on_2022.svgbt_twitter_over_2022.svg
  • bt_youtube_on_2022.svgbt_youtube_over_2022.svg
  • bt_instagram_on_2022.svgbt_instagram_over_2022.svg
The Korea Times
amn_close.png
amn_bl.png
National
  • Politics
  • Foreign Affairs
  • Multicultural Community
  • Defense
  • Environment & Animals
  • Law & Crime
  • Society
  • Health & Science
amn_bl.png
Business
  • Tech
  • Bio
  • Companies
  • World Expo 2030
amn_bl.png
Finance
  • Companies
  • Economy
  • Markets
  • Cryptocurrency
amn_bl.png
Opinion
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Thoughts of the Times
  • Cartoon
  • Today in History
  • Blogs
  • Tribune Service
  • Blondie & Garfield
  • Letter to President
  • Letter to the Editor
amn_bl.png
Lifestyle
  • Travel & Food
  • Trends
  • People & Events
  • Books
  • Around Town
  • Fortune Telling
amn_bl.png
Entertainment & Arts
  • K-pop
  • Films
  • Shows & Dramas
  • Music
  • Theater & Others
amn_bl.png
Sports
amn_bl.png
World
  • SCMP
  • Asia
amn_bl.png
Video
  • Korean Storytellers
  • POPKORN
  • Culture
  • People
  • News
amn_bl.png
Photos
  • Photo News
  • Darkroom
amn_NK.png amn_DR.png amn_LK.png amn_LE.png
  • bt_fb_on_2022.svgbt_fb_over_2022.svg
  • bt_twitter_on_2022.svgbt_twitter_over_2022.svg
  • bt_youtube_on_2022.svgbt_youtube_over_2022.svg
  • bt_instagram_on_2022.svgbt_instagram_over_2022.svg
  • Login
  • Register
  • Login
  • Register
  • The Korea Times
  • search
  • all menu
  • Login
  • Subscribe
  • Photos
  • Video
  • World
  • Sports
  • Opinion
  • Entertainment & Art
  • Lifestyle
  • Finance
  • Business
  • National
  • North Korea
  • 1

    14 injured as escalator reverses at Sunae Station in Bundang

  • 3

    Gov't to launch intensive crackdown against foreigners committing drug crimes

  • 5

    Dog meat traders condemn first lady, animal rights groups' push for ban

  • 7

    Netflix's new original 'Bloodhounds' to deliver cathartic action

  • 9

    INTERVIEWSpaceX's Starlink in Kyiv is wake-up call for Seoul

  • 11

    PHOTOSSubway escalator accident

  • 13

    Billy Graham Seoul Crusade celebrates 50th anniversary

  • 15

    Home gardening boom inspires plant adoption, specialized care services for leafy companions

  • 17

    Canada wildfires shroud New York in apocalyptic haze

  • 19

    NATO chief to chair emergency Ukraine meeting over dam

  • 2

    RM to attend Seoul festival to mark BTS' 10th anniv.

  • 4

    Korea falls to Italy in FIFA U-20 World Cup semifinals

  • 6

    Ad or song?: Coca-Cola Zero ad featuring NewJeans becomes marketing blueprint

  • 8

    Robot to conduct orchestra for 1st time in Korea

  • 10

    Dollar remittance, foreign exchange rules to be eased

  • 12

    'Leaving Las Vegas' director Mike Figgis puts Korea in spotlight in new film

  • 14

    Rising minimum wage burdens small biz owners: survey

  • 16

    Yoon's labor reform drive sputters as umbrella union exits talks

  • 18

    White Cube to open space in Seoul

  • 20

    Korean businesses seek tougher punishments for industrial espionage

Close scrollclosebutton

Close for 24 hours

Open
  • The Korea Times
  • search
  • all menu
  • Login
  • Subscribe
  • Photos
  • Video
  • World
  • Sports
  • Opinion
  • Entertainment & Art
  • Lifestyle
  • Finance
  • Business
  • National
  • North Korea
Entertainment & Arts
  • K-pop
  • Films
  • Shows & Dramas
  • Music
  • Theater & Others
Sat, June 10, 2023 | 20:58
K-pop
Dreams come true: TXT mesmerizes 21,000 fans at KSPO Dome
Posted : 2023-03-27 17:04
Updated : 2023-05-08 11:26
Dong Sun-hwa
Print PreviewPrint Preview
Font Size UpFont Size Up
Font Size DownFont Size Down
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • kakaolink
  • whatsapp
  • reddit
  • mailto
  • link
K-pop act Tomorrow X Together (TXT) performs during its concert at the KSPO Dome in Olympic Park, southern Seoul, Sunday. Courtesy of Big Hit Music
K-pop act Tomorrow X Together (TXT) performs during its concert at the KSPO Dome in Olympic Park, southern Seoul, Sunday. Courtesy of Big Hit Music

TXT kicks off 'ACT : Sweet Mirage' world tour in Seoul

By Dong Sun-hwa

For the members of the K-pop boy group Tomorrow X Together (TXT), it was a dream come true for them to perform at the KSPO Dome in Olympic Park. Located in southern Seoul, the KSPO Dome is one of the largest concert venues in Korea, accommodating up to 15,000 spectators.

"I shed a lot of tears during yesterday's concert because I was proud of myself for realizing my long-standing dream," member Yeonjun said during a brief press event held ahead of Sunday's concert. "When I was an idol trainee, I was part of the audience for K-pop juggernaut BTS' concert at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena ― the former name of the KSPO Dome ― and I always dreamed of performing here. I finally achieved my dream last night and this gave me complex feelings. It also reminded me of TXT's bygone days, when we were undergoing a tough time."

K-pop act Tomorrow X Together (TXT) performs during its concert at the KSPO Dome in Olympic Park, southern Seoul, Sunday. Courtesy of Big Hit Music
TXT members had a short meeting with reporters a few minutes before starting their Sunday concert. Courtesy of Big Hit Music

Beomgyu added, "I got emotional when we opened our show with 'Blue Hour' (2020) yesterday. It was so impressive to see the five of us on stage at the KSPO dome and so many fans who were there just for us."

TXT, consisting of Yeonjun, Soobin, Beomgyu, Taehyun and HueningKai, kicked off its second world tour, "ACT : SWEET MIRAGE" in Seoul, holding two nights of sold-out concerts on Saturday and Sunday. It attracted an audience of 21,000.



Sunday's gig was a blast from the start. A shining merry-go-round slowly came down from the ceiling and signaled its beginning, creating a fairytale-like spectacle. Then, the five members appeared on stage against the backdrop of a white castle and started their performance of "Blue Hour." A sweet and aromatic scent ― a perfect match for the tune ― was sprayed amid the performance to pump up the dreamy mood. As member Taehyun said before the concert, TXT's show was not just about singing and dancing. It gratified people's different senses ranging from sight to smell.

"We have prepared a lot of magical moments, but we need you to join us," frontman Soobin told his followers during the concert.

Beomgyu added, "The title of our concert is 'Sweet Mirage.' So, please do not miss what kind of mirage we will show you."

K-pop act Tomorrow X Together (TXT) performs during its concert at the KSPO Dome in Olympic Park, southern Seoul, Sunday. Courtesy of Big Hit Music
K-pop act Tomorrow X Together (TXT) performs at the KSPO Dome in Olympic Park, southern Seoul, Sunday. Courtesy of Big Hit Music

TXT took the stage with its well-known hits like, "Run Away" (2019), "Can't You See Me?" (2021), "0X1=LOVESONG (I Know I Love You)" (2021) and "Good Boy Gone Bad" (2022). The set list also included fan favorites, "Dear Sputnik" (2021) and "Opening Sequence" (2022). For the latter, Soobin and Taehyun partnered with Beomgyu and HueningKai, respectively, and danced in pairs, while Yeonjun performed solo. The singers looked like born performers exuding tireless energy.

The crown jewel of the 180-minute show was "Happy Fools" (2023), for which Yeonjun crafted easy-to-follow choreography. The 23-year-old, who did a dance challenge on TikTok with this bubbly and uplifting song, asked all people on the spot to dance along with TXT after teaching them the moves. Among the audience members was Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman of TXT's management company, HYBE.

"I already ran the 'Happy Fools Challenge' on TikTok, but I wanted to enjoy this together with everyone this time," Yeonjun said. "It is really rewarding to see so many of you joining us."

K-pop act Tomorrow X Together (TXT) performs during its concert at the KSPO Dome in Olympic Park, southern Seoul, Sunday. Courtesy of Big Hit Music
K-pop act Tomorrow X Together (TXT) drew some 21,000 fans over two nights of concerts in Seoul from March 25 to 26. Courtesy of Big Hit Music

By the end of the concert, the members thanked their fans for their unwavering support and promised they would soon return to Seoul again.

"When I was out of energy in the middle of the concert, I recharged my power with your happy faces," Beomgyu told his fans. "TXT will be able to enjoy our world tour thanks to all of you. I promise it will not take very long for us to come back here."

Taehyun elaborated, "We will return with even better performances."

As part of its world tour, TXT is scheduled to hold concerts in 12 more cities including Taipei, Osaka and Los Angeles. The last leg of its tour will take place in Los Angeles in May.


Emailsunhwadong@koreatimes.co.kr Article ListMore articles by this reporter
 
wooribank
Top 10 Stories
1Rising minimum wage burdens small biz owners: survey Rising minimum wage burdens small biz owners: survey
2OpenAI explores investment opportunities in Korean startups: Sam Altman OpenAI explores investment opportunities in Korean startups: Sam Altman
3IPO market regains vigor on bullish KOSPI IPO market regains vigor on bullish KOSPI
4China reaches out to Korean Assembly to counterweigh Yoon's bet on US China reaches out to Korean Assembly to counterweigh Yoon's bet on US
5S. Korea may see rise in NK defectors as Pyongyang mulls reopening borders S. Korea may see rise in NK defectors as Pyongyang mulls reopening borders
6Resurging household loans pose challenge for BOK's rate policy Resurging household loans pose challenge for BOK's rate policy
7SPC bolsters PR activities in US SPC bolsters PR activities in US
8Hyundai Motor partners with Spider-Man animation to envision future mobility Hyundai Motor partners with Spider-Man animation to envision future mobility
9Japanese business leaders pledge to support Busan's Expo bid Japanese business leaders pledge to support Busan's Expo bid
10More foreign language tours will be offered for Cheong Wa Dae More foreign language tours will be offered for Cheong Wa Dae
Top 5 Entertainment News
1China's hallyu restrictions likely to continue unless Seoul-Beijing ties improve China's hallyu restrictions likely to continue unless Seoul-Beijing ties improve
2Gang Dong-won, Park Jeong-min team up for Joseon-era thriller 'War and Revolt' Gang Dong-won, Park Jeong-min team up for Joseon-era thriller 'War and Revolt'
3[INTERVIEW] CIX talks about team chemistry, youth theme INTERVIEWCIX talks about team chemistry, youth theme
4Netflix's new original 'Bloodhounds' to deliver cathartic actionNetflix's new original 'Bloodhounds' to deliver cathartic action
5'Leaving Las Vegas' director Mike Figgis puts Korea in spotlight in new film 'Leaving Las Vegas' director Mike Figgis puts Korea in spotlight in new film
DARKROOM
  • Turkey-Syria earthquake

    Turkey-Syria earthquake

  • Nepal plane crash

    Nepal plane crash

  • Brazil capital uprising

    Brazil capital uprising

  • Happy New Year 2023

    Happy New Year 2023

  • World Cup 2022 Final - Argentina vs France

    World Cup 2022 Final - Argentina vs France

CEO & Publisher : Oh Young-jin
Digital News Email : webmaster@koreatimes.co.kr
Tel : 02-724-2114
Online newspaper registration No : 서울,아52844
Date of registration : 2020.02.05
Masthead : The Korea Times
Copyright © koreatimes.co.kr. All rights reserved.
  • About Us
  • Introduction
  • History
  • Contact Us
  • Products & Services
  • Subscribe
  • E-paper
  • RSS Service
  • Content Sales
  • Site Map
  • Policy
  • Code of Ethics
  • Ombudsman
  • Privacy Statement
  • Terms of Service
  • Copyright Policy
  • Family Site
  • Hankook Ilbo
  • Dongwha Group