Suho, the leader of K-pop boy band EXO, was very happy when he met his Filipino fans at his solo concert in Manila.
“EXO-L! Mahal kita (I love you),” he posted on Instagram after holding his “2024 Suho Concert Su:Home Asia Tour” in Manila on June 22 at the Araneta Coliseum.
Suho opened his concert with “Mayday” followed by “Morning Star,” “Grey Suit “ and “Self-Portrait.”
EXO's Suho performing at his solo concert in Manila on June 22 (Jonathan Hicap)
“Kamusta, Manila? Sobrang namiss ko kayo ((How are you, Manila? I missed you so much),” he said.
He added, “I did not go overseas for six months. Do you know the last country I visited? Manila (Philippines).” Suho performed in a festival in Manila last November.
“Last year I went to other countries. But do you know the country that I visited the most? Manila (Philippines). I’ve been to other countries just once. I came here twice,” he said.
Manila was the first overseas stop of his Asia tour.
“I think it’s destiny. I think you’ve heard about the Korean concert before. I made this show pouring all my heart and I want to enjoy it with you guys. I hope that you will feel comfortable in my Home. And actually this is the first show after releasing my third mini-album,” he said.
He continued with “Zero Gravity,” “Cheese,” “점선면 (1 to 3),” “Hurdle,” “Curtain,” “”Starry Night,” “Wishful Thinking,” “Moonlight” and “Decanting.”
“Manila EXO-L, you are the most beautiful, sexy, cute, handsome, good looking, awesome, fantastic, incredible. Amazing! You guys know how to enjoy huh,” he said.
After performing “Bear Hug” and “For You Now,” he said, “I kinda think that Manila EXO-Ls sang like a bit shy a while ago. But you guys really sang well.”
EXO's Suho performing at his solo concert in Manila on June 22 (Jonathan Hicap)
“You know I’m doing the world tour, right? This country (Philippines) is the best singer in the world,” he said.
For the next set, he sang a medley of EXO songs: “The First Snow,” “Growl,” “Overdose” and “Monster.”
When it came to his performance of “Alright Alright,” Suho wore a bunny hat and went down to the audience area.
He then performed “O2,” “Let’s Love,” “Moment” and “Made in You.”
Suho was teary-eyed when fans raised banners with the message “Our Suho, when you need strength, come home to us.”
“So this is the first country of the Suho concert. For the Manila EXO-Ls who have been cheering hard for me, thank you so much,” he said.
“I am always thankful for your love and support. I’m so relieved and happy that Manila (Philippines) is the first country of this tour. Magsama tayo magpakailanman. Mahal kita (Let’s be together forever. I love you).
He added, “Thank you for waiting for me. I’ll come back to Manila as soon as possible with EXO. Wait for EXO and Suho. See you next time.”
The “2024 Suho Concert Su:Home Asia Tour” in Manila was presented by Wilbros Live.
“EXO-L! Mahal kita." EXO's Suho posted this on Instagram (Instagram)