Last week I went to my second k-pop concert – P1Harmony! I’m not a big fan of them (or, I’m not a “P1ece”). But I knew their latest title track and they are good dancers. Most importantly, they were coming to Denver!

They are a newish group, formed in 2020. They are total babies – three are 20 years old and the others are 18, 17, and 16. Weird, but very talented. The youngest one actually impressed me with his rapping. Overall they were immature in their stage banter and the show was obviously lower budget than the other groups I like.

Their fans were just as fierce as the fans were at the Ateez show. My favorite performance of the night was “Scared.”

Here’s an HD steady cam version from Music Bank last year.

I didn’t realize that my ticket level came with some perks – a fan engagement “Hello Session,” and “Tangible Benefits” including a signed poster, random tour exclusive photocard, and Denver specific slogan sign to “cheer up the members” during the encore.

My photocard pull was Jongseob, the 16 year old maknae.
The slogan translates to “we sing together forever harmony”

I didn’t actually care to see the boys in the Hello Session. It seems weird being so much older than them and not a true fan. But I was curious how these things work, in case another group comes through I want to know if it’s “worth it.” I had read about these post-concert meetings and knew I would basically be ushered quickly by them behind a partition as I exited the theater. I know some fans hold up signs and I decided to try it:

Translation: Awesome show! From this American Mom.

(I dunno, maybe that made it more awkward. It was the best I could come up with in a pinch.)

I ended up waiting FOREVER for the Hello Session. Thumbs down. The show started on time at 7:30 and went until a little after 9. They announced we should wait for further instructions. It kept looking like it was about to start, but the lining up was actually for a higher level perk – a small group photo with the members. So I kept waiting, because surely that would be done soon. After many more lines were formed and shuffled, the real line finally started moving at 10:35. Because my seat was technically in the ADA section they had my group go last. I was literally the last person in the theater to leave at about 10:45. Don’t they know how old I am? This is way past my bedtime! But seriously, not worth the wait if I ever get this perk on a non-favorite group. Even a favorite group I might skip out.

Anyway, here’s my video. I started taping early because I heard they rush you so fast that many people failed to get cameras out in time. At 0:32 you can see my “engagement” with the group.

Ben very very kindly was my ride to and from the theater. Poor guy was circling for almost two hours waiting for me to come out. I’m so grateful that he did that. It was much less stressful than if I had to deal with downtown parking and traffic.

I had a fun time, for sure. It was a great mental break from a stressful week. I wish I had a local friend who would have come with me. I learned that concerts are not as fun alone. I hope my next one is great. (Fingers crossed, manifesting Seventeen tickets! Wish me luck!)

Keeho, Jongseob, Jiung, Intak, Soul, Theo, and me in the yellow circle.

Link to original photo.