Three days. Sold-out shows. 27,000 fans. Loudest cheers!
K-pop idol group ENHYPEN captivated audiences in the Philippines as they wrapped up their first world tour “Manifesto” in Manila with a three-day concert extravaganza from Feb. 3 to 5 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
What was originally a two-day concert turned into a three-day tour as fans requested to add another day, demonstrating ENHYPEN’s huge popularity in the Philippines.
ENHYPEN made their debut in November 2020 under Belift Lab and after one year and 10 months, they launched their first world tour.
The “Manifesto” concert tour was held in 12 cities in South Korea, US, Japan, Thailand and the Philippines for a total of 22 shows.
Filipino fans, known for their passionate cheers among K-pop artists, made an impression on ENHYPEN as they screamed nonstop from the moment the group emerged on stage until the show was finished.
Setlist
Together with their sleek choreography, ENHYPEN performed about 19 songs at their concert in Manila.
Jungwon, Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo and Ni-ki opened the show with “Given-Taken,” the main track of the debut album “Border: Day One.”
They also performed “Flicker,” “Not For Sale,” “Let Me In (20 Cube),” “TFW (That Feeling When),” “Upper Side Dreamin,’” “Mixed Up,” “Drunk-Dazed,” “One In A Billion,” “Fever,” “Attention, please!,” “Polaroid Love,” “Just A Little Bit,” “Tamed-Dashed,” “Blessed-Cursed,” “GO Big or Go Home,” “Future Perfect (Pass the MIC),” “ParadoXXX Invasion” and “Shout Out.”
Fan service
There were many instances when ENHYPEN members gave fan service to the audience. During the “Polaroid Love” performance, they went down to the audience area to be close to the fans and gave souvenirs.
They also charmed fans with the display of “aegyo” (cuteness) from hand gestures to showing sexy vibes.
Fans couldn’t be happier with all the cute moments and interactions that ENHYPEN did for them at the concert.
“Most passionate”
Jungwon acknowledged that Filipino fans were the most passionate when it came to their cheers.
“I am so happy because of seeing ENGENEs around the world through our world tour. Actually, we visited many countries and the Philippines is the most passionate. Because of you, we will be doing more of our best,” he said.
According to Sunoo, “Actually this is the last country for our world tour so we have many expectations. Going beyond my expectations, you were great in reacting and in your cheers. Actually our concert was supposed to be held for two days but it became three.”
“ENGENE and ENHYPEN will always be together as one. ENGENES, our journey has just begun so please continue to be with us. As long as we have ENGENEs to cheer for us, I think we can do this all night. Walang uuwi (no one will go home). Thank you for coming today and we love you. Mahal kita (I love you),” added Sunoo.
Jake said, “You guys are so amazing. I don’t know why we waited so long to come here. Thank you guys for coming and I hope that you will always be our ENGENE today and forever.”
Ni-ki told fans, “To be able to perform at such a big venue. To be surrounded by ENGENEs every moment has been a blessing. I am happy because of the ENGENEs. Mahal kita (I love you).”
“I think I’ll have so many memories with ENGENEs here in Manila. We were able to successfully finish the concert because all of you ENGENEs. This was our first show in Manila and we were a little nervous and we wanted to put on our best performance. Thank you so much for coming,” said Jay.
According to Heeseung, “Actually from Korea, I heard that Filipino ENGENEs missed us. We will be back with a new album so please wait for us.”
Sunghoon revealed that 10 years ago, he participated in a figure skating tournament at the SM Mall of Asia.
“I am very happy to come back again. I want to say that I thought about those days that I was a figure skater here in the Philippines. Actually I’m happier (now) compared to ten years ago since I have the members and ENGENEs. Mahal kita (I love you),” he said.
ENHYPEN's first world tour “Manifesto” in Manila was presented by Pulp Live World.