Spesialnya Konser TXT in Jakarta, Flying Directly from America to Meet MOA Indonesia

Kapanlagi.com - Clear sky adorns Jakarta on Wednesday (9/8). This also adds to the excitement of MOA, the fans of Korean boy group TOMORROW X TOGETHER alias TXT, in Indonesia. Since noon, they have flooded the venue of the TXT concert, 'ACT: SWEET MIRAGE 2023,' at Beach City International Stadium Jakarta.

This TXT concert in Jakarta is their second one, where this time Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Huening Kai have successfully been brought by iMe Indonesia for a concert at a larger venue than before.

The enthusiasm of the audience for TXT's arrival in Jakarta can be seen from the venue, which has almost no empty seats. It is not without reason, as this TXT concert in Jakarta is very special for MOANA, a special term for MOA Indonesia. Why?

1. Not Many Countries in Southeast Asia Get to Experience the Tour

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For TXT's world tour 'ACT: SWEET MIRAGE,' this is very special. Because, they finally get to hold a concert in front of MOA in a bigger venue. From originally being theater-scale, now the scale of the concert venue has become an arena, dome, and even a stadium.

However, there are not many countries chosen to host this concert. The focus of this tour is still mostly in Japan and the United States, in addition to the kick-off in Seoul, of course.

In the early announcement, there was only Singapore, the country visited by TXT in this tour. However, good news was finally announced, where besides the Philippines, TXT finally visited MOANA again in Jakarta. It's no wonder that the excitement of TXT's concert in Jakarta is trending on social media.

2. The Setlist of the Highly Anticipated New Album

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After releasing a new album, there is nothing a musician wants more for their fans than to sing it directly in front of them at a concert. The same goes for TXT. After releasing their new album in early 2023, titled The Name Chapter: Temptation, TXT immediately held their world tour ACT: SWEET MIRAGE.

For MOANA, TXT's latest album is very meaningful. This is because TXT chose Bali as the location for shooting the MV for Sugar Rush Ride, which is the title track of the album. It's understandable that they hope for TXT to have a concert in Jakarta again.

Their hope is that MOA in Indonesia can sing along with their idol to the hit songs from the album. That dream came true, as all the songs from The Name Chapter: Temptation album are included in the setlist of the TXT ACT: SWEET MIRAGE concert, including Tinnitus (Wanna Be A Rock), Devil By The Window, Happy Fools, Farewell Neverland, and of course, the latest hit Sugar Rush Ride.

3. Hit Composition in the Setlist Brings Nostalgia

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Considering that TXT's latest album is an EP, their concert setlist is curated to include previous hits. However, it is precisely this that brings MOA nostalgia with old songs. Especially when there are rarely performed old songs suddenly included in the TXT concert setlist in Jakarta this time. It immediately brings joy to MOA.

The concert itself opens with energetic and enthusiastic hits, such as Blue Hours and followed by Can't We Just Leave The Monster Alive.

After that, TXT briefly introduces themselves and greets MOA Indonesia. They then rock the stage again with songs that invite MOA to sing along enthusiastically, such as Drama, No Rules, and Cat & Dog that make the whole venue suddenly bark together.

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Like a story telling, the sequence of the song setlist is curated in such a way to convey the concept of 'Growth' that TXT has been carrying through their music. So, if the opening segment presents songs with a concept of the joy felt in the early teenage years, then the following segment represents the turmoil often felt by teenagers.

The selected songs are quite emotional, but still pleasing to the eye as they are performed with expressive choreography, such as 9 and Three Quarters (Run Away), We Lost The Summer, and Can't You See Me?

Still grappling with inner struggles, the next songs represent TXT's era in the late teenage years and the anxieties of facing adulthood. This is where rock songs and TXT band songs are performed, such as 0x1=LOVESONG (I Know I Love You), LOSER=LOVER, Dear Sputnik, and Magic.

Just like typical young people, TXT also goes through phases of falling in love, heartbreak, and searching for identity. This was also revealed by performing songs like Opening Sequence, Anti Romantic, Eternally, followed by God Boy Gone Bad, Tinnitus (Wanna Be A Rock), Devil by The Window, Angel or Devil, Ice Cream, Happy Fool, and Sugar Rush Ride.

4. Flying Directly from America Bringing New Songs

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Another thing that made the TXT concert in Jakarta special was that MOA could listen to the latest single Do It Like That. The collaboration with Jonas Brother had never been performed before in the ACT: SWEET MIRAGE tour.

The song was only performed once when TXT became the headliner of the Lollapalooza festival in Chicago a few days before the concert in Jakarta. Amazingly, TXT did not return to Korea first, but went straight to Jakarta from America for a reunion with MOANA.

The concert ended with several encore songs such as Farewell Neverland, Blue Spring, and Our Summer. During the song Blue Spring, TXT was surprised by the audience's united voice singing along. This is because the song was made specifically for MOA.

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Not forgetting, the members of TXT also expressed their impressions of this concert. Soobin admitted to being happy with the energetic MOANA who always sang along enthusiastically. The same goes for Beomgyu, praising the MOA in Jakarta for always being united and never being empty.

Special for the maknae, Huening Kai, he was amazed by the early birthday surprise. Although her birthday is not until August 14, MOANA sang a birthday song for herself. This made her happy and very grateful.

"If in the previous concert I praised MOA in Jakarta as a good singer, in this concert, I have to admit that MOA in Jakarta is truly a very talented singer," praised Taehyun.

Yeonjun, who has been very happy from the beginning, also shared his impression at this concert, "Two consecutive years of concerts in Jakarta, we are always excited. MOA here is not only good at singing, but also good at dancing. We are very grateful for that, so there is no reason not to love you."

TXT also promised to greet fans as soon as possible. With a setlist that can bring the audience into the atmosphere, a unique storytelling performance concept, amazing and spectacular stage design, as well as interesting fan interactions and comedy elements, TXT ACT: SWEET MIRAGE concert in Jakarta deserves applause. Hopefully, TXT will not hesitate to come back to Jakarta again!

(kly/tmi)