Girl group Mamamoo to kick off '4WARD' world tour with three shows in Seoul

Girl group Mamamoo will kick off its world tour “4WARD” with three shows in Seoul in June, its agency RBW announced on Monday. 

The concerts are scheduled to take place at Olympic Hall in Songpa District, southern Seoul, from June 19 to 21. 

June 19 is also Mamamoo's anniversary of its debut. This year marks its 12th anniversary.

The tour name combines the number four — representing the group's four members, Solar, Moonbyul, Wheein and Hwasa — with the word “forward,” signaling what the group describes as a new chapter following years of solo activities, according to RBW. 

Per the theme, the poster for “4WARD,” released on Sunday, features the members in striking all-black outfits accented with personalized blue details that showcase each of their individuality and commanding presence.

After the Seoul shows, the tour is set to move to Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Macau; Singapore; Manila; New York; Chicago; Fort Worth; Cedar Park, Texas; Los Angeles; San Jose, California; Tacoma, Washington; and Hong Kong. Additional dates will be announced through the group's official channels, said RBW. 

Mamamoo debuted in 2014 and is best known for songs such as “Um Oh Ah Yeh” (2016), “You're the best” (2016), “Décalcomanie” (2016), “Yes I am” (2017), “Starry Night” (2018), “HIP” (2019) and “AYA” (2020).

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