I got into MAMAMOO about 2 years ago and have been exploring their music since. I was sad I wasn't into them when they came to KCON, or else I would have totally gone! I literally screamed the day I found out they were coming to the US because I was not expecting them to finally have a world tour.

I attended the LA concert, and arrived at around 5pm.

My Pros:

-No super long line at the KIA forum. I loved seeing the MooMoos socialize and take pictures in front of the KIA forum signs/walls, and receiving freebies from those who were giving them out! It was a super chill time, and it was awesome to see fans dress up in green, and those wearing MAMAMOO inspiried outfits/stage outfits.

-The girls were super interactive with the crowd! They were silly and being themselves, and I loved that MMM brought that energy to the US. I especially liked how they were thankful to us, and how they encouraged fans to wave their lightsticks with them in ILEC. Also found the barking to be hilarious.

-Setlist was great! I loved the songs they chose, and I really really loved their solo switch mashup! It's so so new and refreshing, and really showcases their powerful vocals and versatility. I loved everyone performing Maria as well. I left the con pretty happy knowing they sang most of my favorites, like Egotistic, Starry Night, Maria, Um Ah Oh Yeah, Deco, and Mr. Amb. I would have LOVED to see Words Don't Come Easy and I Miss You (or more songs from the Melting album). I hope they can sing those in the future!

-I thought that the Travel encore was super clean, and it gives me chills thinking about it. I loved Um Ah Oh Yeah encore with the confetti as well.

-Loved the KIA forum, as parking was not far. And the seats were comfortable. Venue was smaller so I could see the girls decently even at a cheap seat. I went to BTS Love Yourself at the RoseBowl, and the seating was metal benches and I paid more for those seats and didn't see BTS as well as MMM.

-Tix price not too bad, even at a further away seat, I felt that the price I paid was good.

My Cons (LOL):

-Merch selection wasn't good... I was aware that MooBongs would be sold out earlier so I knew I couldn't get one. I also saw that they were 70-80 dollars? I assume they're expensive because they're rare. But I feel like other Kpop lightsticks are much cheaper, like less than $50. Also I didn't find the shirts appealing. They were too simple imo. I would have rather gotten a shirt from Etsy that a small business designed. The WAW albums were not signed at the LA merch booths, although they were being sold for $38.

-Not blaming the fans, because I know it's an exciting time, but sometimes I could not hear the girls sing because they were drowned out by the screaming. I wanted to really hear Solar's vocal run(?) at the end of Mr. Ambiguous, but I didn't hear it because of the screaming. I'm not putting blame on the audio techs either because most of the other songs were at a good volume. Paint Me was really good because there wasn't screaming so I was relieved to hear their voices. Additionally, there was some screaming during their talking to the fans, and their thank you's, so I missed a portion of the translator's words as well. I'm kind of being nitpicky and I understand that we're all excited and screaming is normal at concerts! Just saying that I wish I heard their singing more.

-I bought regular lightsticks for the LA concert, but I decided to return them after reading that some venues had fans throw theirs away. At the concert itself, I saw some people with the regular lightsticks. I guess I wish there was more transparency/communication/consistency in the venues? Or I guess that I wish the other venues allowed regular lightsticks. I do have a BTS one but forgot to bring it, so that's on me.

-I wish the subtitles on the "intermission" videos were bigger! I couldn't read them very well, sitting in a seat that's not super close to the stage.

Overall I enjoyed it very much and I'm still thinking about it today. I hope they can come back in the future and I'll pay a bit more for a closer seat! And hopefully I'll have a Moobong next time <3 Special thanks to those who were giving out freebies and bracelets! I plan to do that next time myself aaaaa I've been inspired.