SM Mall of Asia Arena

Been here for Red Velvet’s fancon and it was such a great venue compared to some others that I’ve been to. I guess some lower ticket holders have to queue outside the venue which will make it a bit hot, bit since we’re VVIP ticket holders we got to queue inside the hall right next to the venue door. If you buy seating tickets, you can even buy food and beverages inside the venue once you’re already seated. All in all everything was great, the venue was modern and well-equipped, AC was running because I almost froze even when in my standing zone and being sandwiched by others. Not to mention that I love the location, it’s placed right in the center which you can easily reach even from the aiport and not a rural area. Also since it’s located inside the grand SM MOA, no eating/activity options were lacking!

I went to the TwicexOishi Fanmeet. It was incredible the venue was pretty small so it was easier to navigate, there were a lot of accommodating staff too. The inside was clean and air conditioned, the chairs were wide and comfortable. Overall a great experience

An underwhelming mall to me from my experience but there are some good things about it. The top floor is great for kids. Lots of activities for them to choose including ice skating rink, laser tag and wall climbing. I can imagine loving it if i was that age. There are two paths lined with restaurants that look inviting at the bottom to the sides of the entrance. And there is a giant globe accent piece and small park to welcome visitors to the mall. Other than that this mall is basic and felt souless with no overall grand design perhaps like Terminal 21 or Mall or America which look and feel exciting or hugh class. Just some salesman saying "ehh whatever lets just add a big building here add some units and call it a mall. Ok let's add the globe, some restaurants and we're good." I won't go into many details to bore you but one important note is if you arrive by bus, the low IQ design forces you to walk a quarter a mile down just to walk across the street to the mall and then walk a quarter mile back up just to get to the front entrance. They dont allow a direct path from the parking lot to the front entrance. So dumb. Make sure to keep your walking shoes on.

The acoustics are terrible; I couldn't understand most of what speakers say. The food and drink regulations are too strict, and the lines are long. Many of the screens are broken or cannot be seen because they're covered by wires or scaffolding.

I had a great experience with the Akon tour and got to see my bias Pablo 🐺 I just felt unsafe with the steepness of the bleachers at genad hahaha. Anyways, I love the atmosphere (a/c). I didn't line up much. I came just an hour before the event.