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My Chemical Romance's Southeast Asia Tour Thrives with Gen Z

1/23/2026

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My Chemical Romance's reunion tour thrives in Southeast Asia, driven by Gen Z fans.
In Kuala Lumpur, the April 30 show sold 60,000 tickets within hours, prompting a May 1 date that sold out.
Both Kuala Lumpur shows were rescheduled to November 19 and 20.
In Manila, 55,000 tickets were sold for November 14.
Tang Eu Jin, a music marketer, says Gen Z's interest in MCR is not nostalgic.

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My Chemical Romance's reunion tour thrives in Southeast Asia, driven by Gen Z fans.
In Kuala Lumpur, the April 30 show sold 60,000 tickets within hours, prompting a May 1 date that sold out.
Both Kuala Lumpur shows were rescheduled to November 19 and 20.
In Manila, 55,000 tickets were sold for November 14.
Tang Eu Jin, a music marketer, says Gen Z's interest in MCR is not nostalgic.