Struggling with Taemin Tour Ticket Disappointment

I feel incredibly blessed to have the chance to attend the Chicago stop. Ticketing was brutal, and I know there are Shawols who weren’t able to get tickets at all, which puts things into perspective.

But I need to vent. I’ve been a Shawol since almost the beginning, and Taemin is my ultimate bias. Ever since his solo debut, I’ve dreamed of seeing him perform his songs live. Back then, I was too young and broke to even consider traveling to Seoul. I was fortunate enough to see SHINee OT5 in 2016, and I will forever be grateful for that experience. But with Taemin being my ultimate bias, I always told myself that if he ever toured here, I’d go to multiple stops no matter what. Unfortunately, due to my work schedule, that’s just not possible.

I understand that ticketing is always a gamble, but this experience was especially tough. I was so close to securing front-row seats, but Ticketmaster glitched and sent me back to the queue. Then when Fromm dropped the VIP tickets…well, we all know how that went.

I’m still heartbroken, and I’m trying to make peace with it. It’s not lost on me that there are bigger issues in the world, but I also can’t dismiss how I feel. It’s just disappointing when something you’ve waited for so long doesn’t turn out the way you hoped.

I guess I’m just wondering if anyone else feels the same. I’ve met mutuals who have amazing seats or VIP Wonder, and while I’m genuinely happy for them, it’s hard not to feel sad. If you’re also struggling with this, I’d love to hear from you. It helps to know I’m not alone in feeling this way.