Fate smiles upon Filo ENGENEs as, one year after their historic three-day ‘Manifesto’ tour in Manila, the K-pop powerhouse group ENHYPEN is back in the Philippines for their ‘FATE’ tour in New Clark City.
Revisiting last year, member Jay fondly remembered encountering Filipino ENGENEs during their previous tour and inquired about their well-being. Staying true to their commitment, Jay expressed, “Bumalik kami para sa inyo,” keeping their promise to the dedicated fans.
The Philippines is also their last stop, marking a grand finale to their highly anticipated 6-month-long world tour. The septet is also the first K-pop act to enchant New Clark City Stadium in Capas town, Tarlac, Philippines.
The travel undertaken by Filipino ENGENEs was all worth it, as many activities awaited them in the ‘ENtertainment Zone’ just beside the stadium hours before the eagerly awaited showtime.
Fans were treated to an array of enjoyable activities, including fun carnival rides, fan booths organized by dedicated fans, and the customary freebie-giving at K-pop concerts.
The entertainment extended to the skies, with an aerial banner soaring above the stadium bearing the heartfelt messages: “PH ENGENE LOVES ENHA” and “HBD YJW” (Happy Birthday, Yang Jungwon).
It’s showtime
The night commenced with thunderous cheers from Filipino fans as the Korean septet took the stage, delivering an electrifying performance of “Drunk-Dazed” and “Blockbuster.” A mesmerizing dance break further heightened the excitement.
Following their energetic performance, the seven-member group extended warm greetings to their fans and emphasized that the night was dedicated to their enjoyment.
The evening unfolded with “Let Me In (20 CUBE)” and “Flicker” from their debut EP, ‘BORDER: DAY ONE’. The stage transformed into a sea of red, setting the scene for a delightful surprise—an alluring performance of “FEVER,” undoubtedly a fan favorite.
ENHYPEN demonstrated their dance prowess with performances of “Future Perfect (Pass the MIC)” and “Blessed-Cursed,” showcasing their skillful moves on stage.
Fans enthusiastically leaped and rocked along with the septet as they donned their new outfits, delivering spirited performances of “Attention, please!” and “ParadoXXX Invasion.”
During the “Tamed-Dashed” performance, member Heeseung gave away a football adorned with each member’s signature to a fortunate fan.
The atmosphere turned mellow as the group divided into two to perform. Jay showcased his guitar skills, accompanying members Jake, Sunghoon, and Sunoo in an acoustic rendition of “TFW,” while Heeseung took to the piano, joining Jungwon and Ni-ki in a heartfelt performance of “Just A Little Bit.”
Filipino ENGENEs also got a chance to get closer to ENHYPEN as the boy group hopped onto moving carts, treating the fans to a performance of their hit track “Polaroid Love.”
Cute Pikachus made a charming appearance on stage, joining ENHYPEN as they sweetly sang their Pokemon collaboration, “One and Only.” They also engaged the crowd in a spirited performance of “SHOUT OUT,” with fans passionately singing along.
PH ENGENEs for ENHYPEN
During the concert, ENHYPEN took notice of a heartfelt fan project by Filipino ENGENEs. Fans raised vibrant orange flowers, joining in singing the chorus of “Orange Flower.” Overwhelmed by the display of affection, Jay expressed, “This is the Philippines I’ll remember.”
Later on, blue flowers also adorned the venue—a fan project in celebration of leader Jungwon’s upcoming birthday on February 9. The whole venue then sang him a birthday song.
Especially for PH ENGENEs
What endeared the concert to the hearts of Filipino ENGENEs were the specially crafted surprises for them. Sunoo captivated the audience by serenading them with his rendition of “Moving Closer,” a song by OPM band Never The Strangers.
In a delightful twist, Heeseung treated the crowd to a snippet of Zack Tabudlo’s “Give Me Your Forever” and Jake with Justin Bieber’s “Love Yourself,” as per fans’ requests.
Adding to the excitement, Sunghoon became the latest K-pop idol to dance to SB19’s “GENTO” when he showcased his moves on stage.
While ENHYPEN performed “Go Big or Go Home,” ENGENEs joined in, screaming their fan chant in harmony with the boy group’s dance beats.
The vampire lore unfolded as ENHYPEN emerged clad in red, enchanting the audience with performances of “Chaconne,” “Bills,” and “Criminal Love.”
The performance continued with their latest releases, “Bite Me” and “Sweet Venom.”
“Salamat,” “mahal kita!”
As the stadium concert neared its end, the members took a moment to convey heartfelt messages to their Filipino fans. Jay expressed gratitude to all ENGENEs for their support. “Tonight was very special for us,” he added.
Sunoo said he was filled with joy after concluding their second world tour with the Philippines. He ended his message with a sweet “mahal kita.”
Jungwon sealed the evening with a heartfelt pinky promise to their fans, pledging to stand by each other until the end. “It’s a pinky promise we made today. Thank you for being with us,” Jungwon expressed.
Sunghoon expressed gratitude, acknowledging the rollercoaster of experiences over the six-month tour.
Heeseung chimed in, expressing gratitude to their fans. “Thank you for making a big noise about our album, music, and stages,” he said, assuring fans that they will be back very soon.
Ni-ki wrapped up the messages, saying, “I will miss you all very much. Stay healthy until we see you again. Thank you, ENGENEs. Mahal kita!”
The ‘FATE’ concert concluded with a dazzling fireworks display as the members performed “Karma” and bid farewell to their Filipino ENGENEs, expressing unending love with a chorus of “mahal kitas.”
ENHYPEN World Tour ‘FATE’ in New Clark City is made possible by PULP Live World.
