Three interstitial pre-recorded video segments (“VCRs” in K-pop speak) slowed momentum to a crawl. During the upbeat “Starry Night,” the group got a case of the giggles and broke character, before regaining composure to finish the song. Getty Images 2022īut the night didn’t all go according to script. Mamamoo, shown during its October “Mic On” release showcase in Seoul, performed in the Bay Area for the first time at Oakland Arena. The group came together for a performance of four more solo snippets, with Hwasa’s “Maria” receiving the biggest response as the performers executed Hwasa’s iconic body rolls during the number, a move akin to seeing James Brown do the splits. The songs even received their own distinctive spotlight and dance routine, showing off each member’s versatility and creativity. Mamamoo injected fresh life into the solo medley portion of the show, by individually covering each other’s key solo tracks: Solar sang Wheein’s “Water Color” and Wheein performed Solar’s “Honey,” while Hwasa covered Moonbyul’s “Eclipse” and Moonbyul did Hwasa’s “Twit.” While Mamamoo didn’t perform with a live band, the instrumental tracks sounded freshly recorded and retooled, which gave their songs a punchy, spontaneous feel - from the drumstick count-off to the big clattery toms-and-cymbals finishes. #MAMAMOOinOakland #MAMAMOO_MYCON /JGt02X9L82- Mami|Lina🧸 June 3, 2023 Their vocals are beyond my comprehension and their visuals - ethereal. Seeing Mamamoo is one of the best experience’s of my life and I will never forget the energy and ambiance of this massive crowd that showed up for them. The group’s live vocals gave credence to the “mic on” theory, though some assistive vocals could be detected to the naked ear, especially when members lowered their handhelds to complete a choreographed move. They were visually accentuated by eight female backup dancers and four outfit changes throughout the night. Mamamoo’s choreography was also satisfying with top-class execution and clean lines despite carrying handheld mics during the show. Solar and Wheein form a potent singing tandem - Solar has R&B in her veins, and Wheein is a pop expressionist - while Hwasa and Moonbyul are double agents, contributing vocals and raps. #MAMAMOOinOakland #MAMAMOO The ocean of moo moos 🥲 /5u1rvUk7YL- OfficialRadish! June 3, 2023įor more than two hours, Mamamoo showed why they’re one of the most fearless and well-rounded groups in K-pop since breaking onto the scene in 2014. “The meaning of the tour is that Moomoos (Mamamoo fans) all over the world are coming together to make this concert happen,” she told the audience through a translator.
Moonbyul offered additional rationale that received lusty cheers from fans. Mamamoo’s tour title “My Con” forms a portmanteau of “Mic On,” a nod to the name of their latest EP and the way they used their mics onstage.
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