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Global K-Pop sensations TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) brought their highly anticipated “ACT: PROMISE” – EP. 2 – World Tour In Europe to London, with a show at The O2 on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. This was the 3rd stop; they kicked off the tour in Seoul, before heading to Barcelona and then London!

K-pop’s visual storytellers, TOMORROW X TOGETHER promised a theatrical show, boasting a cohesive narrative that seamlessly integrates iconic music, performances, VCRs, and set designs… and MOA, let me tell you, TXT truly delivered!

Consisting of SOOBIN, YEONJUN, BEOMGYU, TAEHYUN, and HUENINGKAI, they’ve established themselves as Gen Z icons through a compelling soundtrack that represents the common experiences and emotions of today’s generation, which I believe resonates deeply with MOA! With multiple top Billboard 200 placements, including a No. 1 album, historic festival headlining slots at Lollapalooza, major award wins, and landmark sold-out concerts at Madison Square Garden, TXT has firmly established themselves as a leading force in K-pop, boasting 11 Billboard 200 entries and six top 5 albums. And that’s just a glimpse of their impressive achievements. This provides a brief overview of the group’s background.

Let’s dive into the show because I’m still over the moon from last night’s sold-out show! Honestly, I can’t remember a show at the O2 arena so packed! As soon as I stepped into the venue, I could feel the energy and the love from MOA, singing and vibing with their TXT lights ticks!

At 7:30 pm sharp, the show started with an opening video introducing TXT one by one as they rode and interacted with horses. I found it very regal! Then the stage opened, and there they were! Wearing stunning and elegant black suits with diamonds on their right sleeves, they kicked off with “Over the Moon.” Right from the first song, they showcased their amazing dance moves and vocals, accompanied by an explosion of confetti!

“Deja Vu” was up next! One of my favorite songs from the group, and I’m glad they included it in the setlist. During the performance, they had amazing fireworks. “0X1=LOVESONG (I Know I Love You)” followed, and TXT kept the energy incredibly high!

After these three songs, they took a break to talk to the fans and greet everyone. After their team introductions, they mentioned that this is their first tour in Europe. They said they were so nervous but very excited. They promised to give the best show for MOA in London! They also improvised some English accents, which made MOA in London go wild!

After catching their breath, it was time for “Devil by the Window,” which featured amazing group choreography. It was as if they moved as a single unit, rather than individual dancers! It was time for another of my favourites, “Sugar Rush Ride.” Beomgyu’s solo dance served as the opener. Wearing a hanbok, the traditional Korean dress, brought back memories of my visits to Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul while wearing a hanbok. The dance felt like a beautiful artistic tribute to South Korea and its history. After this dance, the whole group joined Beomgyu, wearing hanbok, to sing and dance to “Sugar Rush Ride,” with a beautiful rearrangement that incorporated traditional music. It was a definite highlight of the show for me! It was particularly special because TXT, while representing Gen Z in their music, also celebrate, respect, and showcase their roots.

They then transitioned into “Farewell, Neverland,” which marked the end of the first stage. While the group was getting ready for the new set, we watched a new video on screen! After an outfit change, the group appeared wearing jeans with white shirts and blue jackets with shiny wings on the back. They continued with “Resist (Not Gonna Run Away).” They mentioned that this was the first time performing this song on this new tour; they had never performed it on previous tours. They must have been so excited! They took a moment to talk about the song and change their mics. They expressed their fondness for London and their desire to explore more of the UK, mentioning their admiration for British rock stars on several occasions.

Just before starting the next song, TXT pulled out their lightsticks to cheer up and hype up all the fans! They gave MOA instructions on how to interact! “New Rules” was up next, and we had a new stage at the back. They unveiled a completely new stage with a back-alley street vibe and a motorbike, very cool! They brought amazing energy with this song, making the fans jump and cheer together!

They performed “LO$ER=LO♡ER” next, with amazing vocals and using standing mics! The set continued with “Higher Than Heaven,” which was a sweet and cute song, followed by “Happily Ever After” and “Thursday’s Child Has Far To Go.” It was time for another ballad, “Anti-Romantic,” during which they sat on the stage at the back and were illuminated by the light. Then came “Quarter Life,” with a quick change of jackets, sung live, and punctuated by fireworks at the end.

Another video played in the background to introduce the new set while the guys were changing and catching their breath backstage. “The Killa (I Belong to You)” was up next! Amazing duo performance! And just like that, we were back to five with “Tinnitus (Wanna be a rock)!”

“Danger” was introduced by Taehyun’s solo dance, an amazing breakdown. After a quick outfit change, we saw TXT wearing motorbike jackets. The performance had great energy, with fire flames 🔥 and lasers! It was time for another banger, “Back for More (TOMORROW X TOGETHER & Anitta cover) (TXT ver.),” which was fantastic, with fireworks at the end!

“GGUM” (YEONJUN solo song) was definitely well-delivered! We had a new set on stage representing an edgy office vibe with monitors! He then jumped off the stage to get closer to MOA while finishing his song!

NOW TIME FOR ANOTHER OF MY FAV, ok sorry I’m getting too excited again! “Good Boy Gone Bad” opened with an impressive drum solo intro from Huening Kai. His talent made me wonder if the entire show would have been enhanced by a live band. Perhaps a consideration for future performances! “Good Boy Gone Bad” was one of my favourite performances of the night, with great energy that made us all dance together!

“Growing Pain” brought a good energy, giving rebel vibes with flames. “Dreamer” was introduced by Soobin’s solo dance. It was a very talented and emotional dance. They then performed the song, which was very sweet, and the pace changed to a more relaxed vibe. They sat on stools for this song, wearing white shirts and singing along.

They then played the last two songs of the show, “Forty One Winks” and “I’ll See You There Tomorrow,” which was the perfect last song. They took a moment to thank the fans. They expressed how excited they were to be performing in the UK, the land of so many rock stars! They seemed genuinely happy to be there! Great energy to wrap up the night!

But MOA… we all know K-pop concerts always have an encore… Just before the encore started, a very sweet video played on the stage, inviting MOA to call out all the members’ names! We also had a little karaoke moment with MOA, singing “Chasing That Feeling.”

The encore started with “Magic Island,” for which they had another quick change, wearing TXT hoodies and singing this ballad! “Heaven” and “Miracle” were up next. Each one of them took their time to thank the fans; it was very sweet and felt very genuine. After that, they closed the show with “Do It Like That” and “Magic.”

Now it was really time for goodbyes. TXT delivered an outstanding performance that lived up to expectations! TXT are the storytellers of the young generation who appreciate and celebrate their roots, which I find very inspiring!
Overall the show was out of this world! A 5 stars performance!
The only thing that would have made it even better, would have been a live band to accompany them, that would have elevated the whole show on another level!

TXT are currently still on tour, stopping in Europe in Berlin, Paris, and Amsterdam. Secure your tickets now!