Manila gets loud as Red Velvet and Filipino Luvies become each other’s happiness

Written by: Gerrica Viado

*Image courtesy of Red Velvet’s Instagram*

Red Velvet successfully wrapped up their 2024 Red Velvet FANCON TOUR <HAPPINESS: My Dear, Reve1uv> in Manila last September 14 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

Members Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Joy, and Yeri, affectionately called cake girls by their fans, were delighted to hear the arena fill up with the fans’ loud cheers and screams. The members couldn’t help but exclaim at the energy of Filipino fans, often saying that the Filipino crowd is the best among their audiences for the fancon.

The fancon was made extra special because it also marked the group’s 10th anniversary in the industry. To celebrate, Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, and Joy kicked off the fancon with Happiness, the group’s 2014 debut. The group originally debuted with four members, with the youngest Yeri joining the following year.

Then, the group’s maknae (youngest) performed a short dance solo, before joining her unnies (big sisters) on the main stage, seemingly recreating her joining the group in 2015.

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Now a quintet, the group performed their 2015 hit song Ice Cream Cake.

The girls showcased their colorful discography and performed their top hits like Bad Boy, Red Flavor, Psycho, Queendom, Feel My Rhythm, and Cosmic, their latest release from their 2024 album.

Filipino Luvies ensured the members felt their overflowing love and support through various fan projects that transcended language and distance.

Red Velvet Philippines and One for Red Velvet teamed up for multiple fan projects including the fancon hand banners, 10th-anniversary balloon gifts for the girls backstage, roll-down banners, paper planes, and message confettis.

Additionally, PHLuvies organized the beautiful Cosmic Rainbow Ocean that filled the arena with colors of pink, yellow, blue, green, and purple to represent each member.

Red Velvet wrapped up their fancon with an energetic performance of their hit songs Zimzalabim and Hit that Drum which had the entire audience jumping and singing their hearts out.

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Before officially ending the night, the members once again thanked the audience for the positive energy and unforgettable memories made throughout the fancon. They capped off the night with hopes and promises of coming back to again meet the best audience that always cheered for them loudly.

Red Velvet’s 2024 Red Velvet FANCON TOUR <HAPPINESS: My Dear, Reve1uv> in Manila was presented by Wilbros Live.