B.A.P Limited in Taipei (Concert)

2 Weeks later, With Bangkok Concert still very clear and vivid in my memories... Off we go to Taiwan for their Taipei Concert of the same title. BAP goes to Taiwan and I am sure as happy as a kid that got her Christmas presents early. I am so excited, yet again. Our flight from Manila was at 30 minutes before midnight, with an estimated arrival of about 1 AM. We are to claim our SIM Cards there so I expect us to wait until the counter opens at 5AM according to the instructions, luckily it was open when we arrived.  Since it is about 3AM, the MRT is still close. So we had to take the bus going to the Taipei Central City. It costs $140. Then from the Central Station, We took a cab that costs $200 to our hostel. Pretty decent amount, at least we did not have to pay for the $700 that some contract drivers in the airport was asking from us whilst we try to figure out how to purchase this ticket.  

Also, if you are coming to Taiwan with no Easy Card, They are conveniently available in 7 Eleven stores. Purchase from there and get to choose the designs you want. They are really cute! We got ours in the Taipei 101 souvenir shop. If your main purpose of coming to Taiwan is for an event or concert too, and your tickets are purchased online in ibonticketing... Worry not! All 7 eleven stores there have kiosks that will issue you your ticket. Just have your QR code ready, pay for the ticket processing fee and claim your tickets! =) 

As for us, we asked the attendant to help us print the ticket. It was our first time; and it was done with ease. The MRT fare is pretty cheaper than expected, or maybe we just around some really near places. Like the Shilin Night Market or the Xi Men Square, where you can find the KPOP cafe that displays a lot of KPOP official goods like Lightsticks, and dolls, and figures, etc. This post leads you to my post of that experience. =)



So the night before the concert, my friend and I prepared our gifts and letters for BAP. Went to sleep just in time, woke up a bit late and got ready for the day of the concert. We live near the venue in TICC so it was just a few minutes walk.

On concert day, we ate in Taipei 101 food court, went to the venue and found no other signs that BAP Limited in Taipei is happening except for the TV Screen on the lobby. There were no banners, nor posters and signage outside the venue. You can pretty much know there is an event because of some sellers near the entrance of the venue alone but that's it.  So as for the concert itself, if you get a rehearsal perks, your ticket will be stamped like mine, and then you will be asked to get a number so this is by luck. I got 2nd row! :D Its a good one!! =)

 After the rehearsal, we were asked to leave the venue and got in line again for the concert! =)  it happened so fast and We were seated already waiting for BAP! =) Yesss it was sooo wonderful. Taiwan Babyz prepared a fan project. After the Song With You... a video was played and by the reaction of BAP Members, we know they were really touched by it.

My concert experience for Bangkok and for Taipei are quite different from each other. Both are best times of my life. Meeting Babyz, from all over the world coming together for BAP... and Meeting BAP and even being able to tell them I love and respect and appreciate their music... It is all worth the travel, my leave from work, and the cost. I never have thought I could even go watch them live about a year ago. But now! I have and have the most remarkable experience! When you guys have the chance, go for it. Watch a concert of your favorite group, or band. Save for it! Prioritize it over merchandise. When you have money years from now, you can always try and find merchandises but you can never turn back time and ask them to do a concert anytime anymore... so when they do have a schedule... try with all your might to Experience it!

Concert Goodies

Tatsmato and my Concert Tag

 

TICC - Concert Venue

Fan Project: Photo by Him Chan