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Some of K-Pop’s finest graced the Manila concert scene for a milestone “Dream K-Pop Fantasy Concert,” bringing with it a series of firsts and promises. Not counting U-KISS, the concert was the first time for all the performers of the evening, namely Girls’ Generation, INFINITE, EXO, Tasty and Tahiti to meet their fans in the Philippines. Latest hits, new songs, new promotions and covers paraded in the evening, with all the groups expressing a hope to return to do more shows and meet more of their Filipino fans.
“Dream K-Pop Fantasy Concert” marked the first overseas live performance of Girls’ Generation’s latest hits, their fourth full Korean album’s “Dancing Queen” and title track, “I Got a Boy.” As the most senior group present, the Girls served as finale act. Along with their current hits, Girls’ Generation also performed “Genie,” “The Boys,” “Hoot” and “Gee.”
Jessica, who, for her “Romantic Fantasy” solo performance sang “Someday” indulged the request for a few lines with the fans singing along. “Someday” is written by Filipino singer-songwriter Nyoy Volante.
INFINITE opened the evening’s K-Pop explosion, performing six of their hits. The group, who said they had no idea how popular they are in the Philippines, got to experience the warmth of their Filipino fans. The boys opened the show with their hit single of 2012, “The Chaser.” They also sang some of their previous singles, including “Paradise,“ a follow-up single to “The Chaser, “In the Summer,” “BTD,” “Be Mine” and “Nothing’s Over.”
“We’re honored to be in a concert with Girls’ Generation,” INFINITE earlier said at the event’s press conference. “We look forward to opportunities to work with them and also the other groups.” INFINITE and Girls’ Generation Taeyeon are mutual fans, with the Girls’ Generation leader once declaring she is observing them closely.
Tasty performed “Slow Jam” a new song from their solo album, in addition to their debut single “Spectrum.” They delighted the crowd by looking for twins in the audience.
Tahiti pumped up their overseas debut with three of their songs, “Tonight,” “Hasta Luego,” and “Pretty Face” and threw in a lively cover of the Spice Girls’ “Wannabe” and current global YouTube phenomenon PSY‘s “Gangnam Style.”
U-KISS excited their fans with more than their performance. The group announced their soon-to-come third Korean album, with the possibility of member AJ coming back to join them for it. As long-time and repeat visitors to the Philippines, they said AJ is the one who wanted to come the most and that they’re very fond of the tropical weather. The group performed two of their recent singles, “Believe” and “Stop Girl,” along with some of their older hits including “Bingeul Bingeul,” “Man Man Ha Ni,” and “Shut Up!”
EXO‘s special treat for their first meeting with Filipino fans was their rendition of “Hawak Kamay,” a song in the local language by Yeng Constantino. EXO-K came out with another cover, “Open Arms,” a Journey original made popular again by Mariah Carey. EXO-M sang “Two Moons.” Both sub-units came together for “MAMA” and “History.”
“Dream K-Pop Fantasy Concert” in Manila came with pre-events that included a cover dance contest. The winners took to the stage as the concert’s front act, pumping up the crowds and getting the entire show of six groups to clock in at nearly four hours with breaks. For fans present, though, the energy remained high and everyone is counting on each of the group’s promise of more in the future.
Are there Soompiers who came to join the fun in “Dream K-Pop Fantasy Concert?” Share with us your favorite moments!
Source: Soomp
Seeing my Infinite babbys and Girls' Generation up close I was like...
[EDITED] Additional OP's notes: Tasty performed Spectrum, You Know Me, and Solo.
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Date: 2013-01-22 05:07 pm (UTC)None of this seems to make any sense to me lol
Can Infinite make a comeback in the middle of this year and then go on a tour please T_T
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Date: 2013-01-22 05:17 pm (UTC)... bye wallet. 8*>
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Date: 2013-01-22 05:17 pm (UTC)Also. I didn't cry during Hawak Kamay in the concert, but I sob every time I watch the fancams.
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Date: 2013-01-22 05:22 pm (UTC)The fancams for this were so nice
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Date: 2013-01-22 05:23 pm (UTC)anyway, that concert was beyond amazing and damn, lucky fans who were there are luuuuckkkyyy.
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Date: 2013-01-22 05:29 pm (UTC)OT but hoya's arms in that pic doe
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Date: 2013-01-22 05:51 pm (UTC)stoneddrunk and directly translating korean to tagalog instead of english LMAO), the fact that they sang a local song quite well, with almost close to no accent at all (also heard they prepared this one month ahead?), and ig just considering everything they went thru before arriving here (airport mishaps and visa probs etc) they were such troopers and performed so exceptionally well and were charming mfers. Prior to this gig I wasn't really a fan but I am sold sold sold to these kids!no subject
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Date: 2013-01-22 09:30 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-01-22 09:48 pm (UTC)yeah they work hard blah blah but of course they perform shit perfect
they been doing the same song for over a year.
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Date: 2013-01-22 10:54 pm (UTC)By the time EXO was done with their set, he was cheering along like some deranged fanboy. LOL Even picked out his faves already = Kris and Tao.
SO NYEO SHI DAE were perfect. Only arrived in the country a mere 3 or 4 hours before the event. Apparently didn't even get to have rehearsals. They just went out and did their thing in front of a crowd going batshit insane for them. And I had no idea "I Got A Boy" had so many Pinoy fans until the girls performed it. Everyone around me were singing along to every single word of the song!
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Date: 2013-01-23 12:15 am (UTC)Also, I hated I Got A Boy but when the girls started singing it, I was like... fck it, I'm singing this song with everybody.
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Date: 2013-01-23 02:14 am (UTC)Seohyun and Sooyoung looked so happy, like they can't believe that their popular in the Philippines. And Seo was like a bit teary-eyed.
And fak him, Jessica came his way, and when he shouted "Jessica noona!" Sica looked at smiled at him fml ._.
Plus, I might add.... he got his ticket for free, joining all sorts of competition just to get a standing one :S
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Date: 2013-01-23 04:28 pm (UTC)I love my job.
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Date: 2013-01-27 06:50 am (UTC)my friend was gg's translator!!!!!! i was seething with jealousy (still am)
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