It was earlier reported that iKON will be visiting the Philippines for the Samsung S10 launch. The event is very strict as they only allowed limited number of iKONICs to attend the said event.
After the Launch party in Thailand, iKON headed to the Philippines for their schedule today. It was reported that they arrived at around 2:40 in the morning.
Despite the boys’ arrival time, PH iKONICs can’t be stopped!
They camped out at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport terminal 2 to catch a glimpse of the said boy group. When the news broke out that the group is already in the country, #WelcometoPHGalaxyiKON trended in no time.
You may see some photos of the iKONICs who were part of the #TeamAirport:
Wow look at how organized and calm PH iKONICS are right now. Hope u guys will stay behave until iKON arrives. Let's keep the first impression we got okay? Stay calm and disciplined. ๐ #TeamAirport #WelcometoPHGalaxyiKON #iKON @YG_iKONIC
photo cr to ph ikonics on the terminal. pic.twitter.com/9ATQ8yRgCm
— iKON PHILIPPINES (@iKONPhilippines) February 25, 2019
The largest and active fanbase, iKONIC Philippines, even prepared a banner message for them:
To our iKONICS who will be at the airport to welcome our boys back, let's all be on our best behavior, let's do our best so as not to cause inconvenience! Also, this banner will be joining us later <3#iKON #iKONinManila @YG_iKONIC @ygent_official pic.twitter.com/eDWPIUBIw1
— iKON PHILIPPINES (@iKONPhilippines) February 25, 2019
They also handed out some biscuits as food support to their fellow iKONICs who are waiting for iKON.
Hi iKONICs!
We will be handing out 100pcs of these biscuits and some candies for those who will wait for our boys at the airport. We attached a note on each biscuits that will serve as a reminder to everyone.
#WelcometoPHGalaxyiKON pic.twitter.com/uLthytEneo
— iKON PHILIPPINES (@iKONPhilippines) February 25, 2019
They even sang songs of iKON to welcome the group in the country! Particularly one of their famous hits ‘Love Scenario,’ You may check it below:
— iKON PHILIPPINES (@iKONPhilippines) February 25, 2019
Unfortunately, iKON did not pass through the gates where the PH iKONICs were waiting. Some who were on the same flight with them claimed that they were really tired and exhausted due to the hectic schedule.
Hi guys,
Unfortunately, iKON has left the airport. Good job, iKONICs. We all did well. โค Be safe on your way home! ๐#WelcomeToPHGalaxyiKON https://t.co/B4Kalm3org
— iKON PHILIPPINES (@iKONPhilippines) February 25, 2019
But here is a lucky iKONIC who got a glimpse of B.I:
#WelcomeToPHGalaxyiKON pic.twitter.com/wCDdxp8VdH
— ๐ยนยฒโท ๋ฉ๋ฉ๐ (@luhhhyaaa) February 25, 2019
The sudden news was received with sadness and disappointment to the airport security as they all thought they might get the chance to see iKON. The fans relied on Twitter to share their feels:
it's just unfair how our fandom BEHAVED and actually organized the whole thing so that iKON can freely walk without the risk of getting mobbed, all they wanted was to take a glance of the boys and welcome them warmly to this country. #WelcometoPHGalaxyiKON
— ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ง๐ก๐ฐ๐๐ง ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฏ๐ ๐๐จ๐ญ (@kjhhoe) February 25, 2019
One of the guards showed us her photos of the boys as they were escorted on the way out to the other exit. It was the mgmt's decision. #WelcomeToPHGalaxyiKON
— ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ (@ssshigaw_yh) February 25, 2019
We should also appreciate PH iKONICs’s effort to welcome the boys! They did a great job welcoming iKON the correct way: being disciplined and respecting the decisions of the management.
We really hope they get the chance to catch iKON performing live or Samsung PH might try to open more slots for the launching party.
To the lucky iKONICs with the invites, please take note of these tips before attending the event! Cheer for the iKONICs who cannot make it to the event.
Samsung PH, baka naman…kahit live stream lang po, please?