Just seven months after headlining the enchanting “On Festival Off: Manila” at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on November 3, 2023, supergroup EXO’s multi-talented leader Suho returned to the Philippines for his much-anticipated solo concert.
Presented by Wilbros Live, the Manila show marked the inaugural stop on the Welcome to SU:HOME Asia Tour, following the Seoul concert in South Korea which took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on June 22, 2024.
Filipino EXO-Ls and Bunnyzens were treated to a mesmerizing 2-hour-and-30-minute performance that left them awestruck. The show was a delightful blend of surprises, tears, and unforgettable moments.
EXO’s fanbase is known as EXO-L or Eris, while Filipino EXO-Ls are also referred to as PHIXOs, then Suho’s fandom name is called Bunnyzens.
Here are the highlights of the event prepared by PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal):
SUHO'S PERFORMANCES AND SURPRISES
Breaking away from the conventional show entrances—usually through the side or amidst large-scale LED display screens—superstar Suho took his concert experience to a whole new level, embodying the very essence of his tour’s name: home.
As the massive curtain ascended, it revealed a fully set bed suspended in mid-air, with Suho lying there, adorned in dark yet shimmering sleepwear.
The audience watched in awe as he stirred awake, stretching languidly. Then, the mini-bedroom slowly descended onto the stage, featuring a three-level platform reminiscent of a cozy and fancy house.
The sight not only amazed the crowd but also elicited a deafening roar of cheers, excitement, and sheer satisfaction.
Suho officially kicked off his first-ever solo concert with “Mayday,” showcasing his guitar skills.
The setlist continued with hits like “Morning Star,” “Grey Suit,” “Self-Portrait,” and “Zero Gravity.”
As the first set drew to a close, Suho beamed at the attendees and greeted them warmly, saying, “Manila, kumusta kayo? Ako si Suho from EXO! Welcome to ‘SU:HOME!’”
Known for his adept English-speaking abilities, the popular idol effortlessly connected with his supporters.
He playfully asked, “Did you miss me? How much did you miss me? You know that I miss you?”
He added, “Sobrang na-miss ko kayo. I think, you don't know how much I miss you.”
The crowd responded in thunderous cheers.
As the singer-songwriter segued on to his next numbers, he poured out love, energy, and his musical prowess through “Cheese,” “1 to 3,” “Hurdle,” “Curtain,” and “Starry Night,” among others.
During the performance of “Hurdle,” Eris witnessed an explosion of confetti in various sizes, accompanied by gigantic plastic balls bouncing through the air in the VIP section.
The combination of Suho’s exhilarating stage presence and the playful plastic balls had fans leaping with joy, fully immersing themselves in the night’s magic.
The “Missing Crown Prince” lead star, too, couldn’t contain his excitement. Addressing the crowd, he grinned and exclaimed, “You guys know how to enjoy, huh!”
However, his next request caught him off guard. “I just wanna hear you, your voice,” he said, only to be met with a minute-long eruption of fan screams before it finally subsided.
Other songs in the 33-year-old artist’s setlist were “Decanting,” “For You Now,” and EXO’s “The First Snow,” to name a few.
But the pinnacle awaited: the highly anticipated EXO medley featuring “Growl,” “Overdose,” and “Monster.”
As the flames blazed onstage, signaling Suho’s entrance, EXO-Ls were left in awe.
His performance wasn’t only on fire—it was scorching, sending goosebumps through the audience.
Yet, amidst all the surprises and euphoria of “SU:HOME” in Manila, one moment stood out. Suho went down the stage, weaving through the left, middle, and right sides of the dome.
A lot of PHIXOs from the VIP section went gaga, running to catch a closer glimpse of their idol, all while ensuring safety and avoiding stampede.
The result? A euphoric party that left everyone laughing, dancing, and cherishing memories of a night they’d never forget.
SUHO’S PROMISE: EXO SHOW IN MANILA
As EXO members complete their mandatory military service one by one (and visit the Philippines one by one), the award-winning group’s leader made a heartfelt promise to return to Manila alongside his fellow EXO members.
In his words, “Mahal kita, EXO-L, Manila!
“Thank you for waiting for me and EXO. And I will come back to Manila as soon as possible with EXO…
“Saranghae!”
If Filipino EXO-Ls weren’t already winning during Suho’s Manila tour, the multi-talented superstar playfully pointed out that he has been particularly frequent in the Philippines for his solo activities.
“Last year, I went to… a lot of countries, but do you know,” he paused, smiling, then continued with the help of the interpreter, “The country that I visited the most?”
He whooped, “Manila!”
“You know, I’ve been to other [countries] just once,” he revealed, as translated by the interpreter. “[But] I came here twice,” he added, chuckling.
“Do you know [the] start point of the world tour of ‘SU:HOME?’” he asked.
“Manila! I think it's destiny… For real.”
With tears welling up, Suho expressed his gratitude to his supporters through the interpreter, saying, “For the Manila EXO-Ls who [have] been cheering hard for me, thank you so much. I would like to give a round of applause for you guys.”
He also mentioned with the help of the interpreter, “I'm so relieved, I'm so happy that Manila is the first country of this tour.”
And with passion, he shouted, “Magsama tayo magpakailanman. Mahal ko kayo! Manila, mahal kita!”
To officially cap off “SU:HOME” in Manila, Suho offered a heartfelt piece to the audience titled “Made In You.”
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