MAMAMOO+ Cancel Manila Concert This December
OctoArts Entertainment have yet to issue an explanation for the cancellation.
By Kara Angan
Courtesy of @mo_onbyul
Courtesy of @mo_onbyul
K-PopK-PopA genre of South Korean popular music known for polished production, intricate choreography, and elaborate visuals, built around trainee systems and global fandoms. K-pop has a huge following in theGo to K-Pop Glossary duo MAMAMOO+ have cancelled their Manila concert, which was originally supposed to happen this December 17 at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City.
The group’s agency RBW announced last November 3 that the concert has been cancelled due to “difficulties in proceeding due to local circumstances.” The concert was a part of their Two Rabbits Code Asia Tour, which has stops in Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
OctoArts Entertainment, who organized the concert, have yet to release a statement on the cancellation. Earlier this year, they also announced The Super Stage by K-pop in Manila, slated for August 2023. The concert was also cancelled without explanation. MAMAMOO+ was also part of the lineup, together with Sandara Park, kep1er, and Lapillus.
MAMAMOO+ is a subunit of the girl group MAMAMOO. The duo is composed of members Solar and Moonbyul. The other members of MAMAMOO are Hwasa and Wheein. MAMAMOO released their first album, Hello, in 2014. The record’s lead singleLead SingleThe first song released from an upcoming album, chosen to introduce its sound and generate anticipation. A lead single sets the tone for a project, and its performance on chartsGo to Lead Single Glossary “Mr. Ambiguous” was one of the most popular tracks in Korea that year.
The group staged a sold-out concert in Manila last February, which was their first
MAMAMOO+ released their latest EP, Two Rabbits last August. Listen to it below.