K-pop girl group IVE holds first world tour in Manila


By JONATHAN HICAP 

K-pop group IVE returned to the Philippines for their first world tour “Show What I Have” in Manila on July 13 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. 

In June last year, IVE, composed of Yujin, Wonyoung, Gaeul, Rei, Liz and Leeseo, held their  “The Prom Queens: IVE: The First Fan Concert”  in Manila. 

IVE opened their concert with “I Am” followed by “Royal,” “Blue Blood,” “Blue Heart,” :”Cherish” and “Eleven.” 

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IVE performing at their first world tour "Show What I Have" in Manila on July 13 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena (Live Nation Philippines)

“Welcome to IVE’s first world tour ‘Show What I Have,” said Yujin. 

Liz said, “Continuing with our fan concert last year, we have come to Manila as ‘Show What I Have.’”

“We have prepared more than anything for this world tour to give back our thanks to you guys. We will show you what I have through this world tour. 

IVE continued their set with “Shine With Me, “Lips,” “Mine” and “Off the Record.”

For their solo and group stages, Gaeul performed Ariana Grande’s “7 rings” while Rei covered Niki’s “Every Summertime.” 

Gaeul and Rei teamed up for Spice Girls’ “Wannabe” while Liz and Wonyoung did Richard Sanderson’s “Reality.” Yujin and Leeseo covered Little Mix’s “Woman Like Me.” 

IVE also performed “Hypnosis,” “Accendio,” “”Love Dive,” “Kitsch,” “Baddie,” “After Like” “Heya,” “OTT” and “All Night.” 

Filipino food

During the concert, IVE also talked about the food in Manila. 

“Thinking about the food, I kinda actually remember it was a kind of fried banana. I think that’s the only unique dessert here in the Philippines. It was so good,” said Wonyoung, referring to “turon.” 

Gaeul said, “I think the fruits in the Philippines are so good.”

“I actually had ‘turon’ as well,” said Rei and referred to them as “banana girls.” 

Liz said, “I tried halo-halo and there were a  lot of jellies in it. I love jellies so I liked it. 

“For me I tried ice cream which had a violet color. Oh I ate such a famous dessert,” said Leeseo. 

Yujin said, “This morning [July 13], I was having breakfast at the hotel and I encountered chicken adobo. This is something I know and I tried it.” 

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IVE performing at their first world tour "Show What I Have" in Manila on July 13 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena (Live Nation Philippines)

Thank you 

IVE thanked Filipino fans for coming to the show. 

“We prepared extra effort since this is our very first solo concert and world tour at the same time. And it was a very happy time for us since Manila Dives [fans] were more passionate than us,” said Rei. 

Yujin said, “I’m so, so happy because of you guys. Thank you.” 

“It’s been a while since we came back to Manila. I was so glad to perform in this kind of huge stage full of Dives,” said Rei. 

Gaeul said, “I remember I mentioned that I wanted to see you guys again and you actually returned the promise. Thank you so much. So we are making another promise today. For the Dives who came to the concert today, we’ll make sure to come back for the next concert, okay? I love you Manila Dives.” 

Wonyoung said, “First of all, thank you to all the Dives who came to the concert tonight. It’s been a while since we came to Manila but we are the ones who are receiving a lot of energy from you guys. With this energy, we’ll make sure to come back to the Philippines as soon as possible.” 

“Thank you so much for coming. Compared to last year, I think it’s more meaningful tonight because there are more Dives and your cheers are much louder. I can’t wait to visit here again,” said Yujin. 

“Dives, thank you so much for coming today. When we go back to Korea, this moment will be unforgettable for me. We’ll make sure to come back very soon so please wait for us,” said Leeseo. 

Liz said, “The memory of the fan concert last year was really amazing for me so I had a lot of expectations today. And, of course, the passionate cheers of the Manila Dives were so great so I was really happy performing on stage.” 

The IVE The First World Tour “Show What I Have” in Manila was presented by Live Nation Philippines.