HORI7ON celebrates music and school days with ANCHORs during their 2nd concert “DAYTOUR: ANCHOR HIGH”
The lovely boy group, HORI7ON, has once again bonded with their ANCHORs during the group’s latest “DAYTOUR: ANCHOR HIGH” concert held at the Mall of Asia Arena last November 3, 2024.
This marks HORI7ON’s second concert in Manila, after their successful “Friend-SHIP: Voyage To Manila” show in September 2023.
Starting off with high-energy performances of “Sumayaw Sumunod,” “Lovey-Dovey,” and a full-group version of Marcus, Jeromy, and LAPILLUS’ Haeun’s unit song “How You Feel,” HORI7ON was warmly welcomed by their fans for the concert.
They proceeded to perform 2 new, unreleased tracks: “Cold,” written by Marcus and Vinci, and “2Cool2Care,” written by Marcus; eagerly surprising fans.
For this concert, HORI7ON prepared special solo performances that highlight each member’s individual charms and talent. Kim sang a delightful cover of “YK” by Cean Jr., making hearts flutter with his soft vocals and guitar-playing. Kyler showed his sweet side, singing “I Think They Call This Love” by Elliot James Reay while handing out flowers to the audience.
Winston allured the audience with his earnest cover of “Off My Face” by Justin Bieber, displaying his distinct vocal quality. Marcus amazed the audience with his smooth dance moves and live vocals for a cover of “Rainism” by Korean artist Rain. Vinci’s performance of “Falling” by Harry Styles left everyone wanting more because of his impressive voice and high notes.
Reyster’s self-choreographed dance number for “Die With a Smile” made a mark with his creative and graceful interpretative take on the song. Jeromy changed the vibes with his hip-hop dance steps that proved why he was main dancer. Soon after, he was joined by fellow “Maknae Line” members Marcus and Winston for a lively performance of “Butter” by BTS.
In line with the concert’s high school theme, HORI7ON participated in a fun spelling segment where ANCHORs got to see the boys’ knowledge, wits, and genuine reactions. Meanwhile, some members also shared their memories of school. Marcus said he was homeschooled, so he gave a shout to his teacher instead. Vinci told Reyster’s story about being part of the top 10 in school after studying hard because of his past crush.
As a treat to their pre-debut fans, HORI7ON performed some of their songs from Dream Maker such as “Odd Eye,” “Tiger,” “Hit Me,” bringing excitement to enthusiasts of the survival show. The group also delivered intense performances of “Meteor” and a rock version of their pre-debut single “Dash.” To shift the atmosphere, HORI7ON serenaded fans with performances of their signature ballads, “Mama” and “Salamat.”
Throughout the concert, the members expressed gratitude to everyone who continues to support them. Surprising fans, the boys brought out individual handwritten letters that they prepared to read aloud, which conveyed their honest feelings towards ANCHORs. Marcus shed tears reading his, because of the overwhelming emotions he felt.
During the encore, HORI7ON performed “SIX7EEN,” “Lucky,” “Sumayaw Sumunod” a second time, and repeated stages of “Birthday,” enjoying a cheerful and good time with everyone.
In order to repay HORI7ON’s efforts for the concert, ANCHORs prepared several fan projects such as a hand banner stating “Beyond the line where stars align, HORI7ON shine,” as well as a surprise video and cake event with a special appearance by HORI7ON’s mascot, Gavin.
Special thanks to DNM Entertainment for making this event possible.
Check out some highlights of that memorable night:
