Jake Zyrus sang for the first time on the ASAP stage this Sunday, July 9, weeks after the international Pinoy sensation reintroduced himself with his new name on social media.
Ready?#JakeZyrusDay pic.twitter.com/XuauCZRsx9
— Team Zyrus (@teamjakezyrus) July 9, 2017
Jake, formerly known as Charice, appeared onstage in a barong Tagalog, and performed a tribute medley for Martin Nievera together with a star-studded lineup of performers including Zsa Zsa Padilla, Ogie Alcasid, Sarah Geronimo, Erik Santos, KZ Tandingan, Morrisette Amon, Zia Quizon, Iñigo Pascual, and OPM legend Ivy Violan.
His ASAP performance served as a mini X Factor Philippines reunion for Jake and KZ when they performed "Each Day With You" together.
KZ was mentored by Jake during their days in the reality talent show competition.
Martin, who sat onstage as they performed, later acknowledged them as "KZ and JZ on ASAP."
JAKE ZYRUS DAY. Today marks Jake's much-awaited return to television as he is also slated to guest on Rated K and Gandang Gabi Vice later today.
Love you guys! pic.twitter.com/19SVhc1AjU
— Jake Zyrus (@jakezyrus) July 9, 2017
Netizens had mixed reactions to Jake's TV comeback, but most fans aired their full support by tweeting messages with the hashtag "#JakeZyrusDay."
So proud of you. Naiiyak ako sa galak. Hahahaha. Labyu! #JakeZyrusDay
— chaster_pat (@horrorpopz08) July 9, 2017
#JakeZyrusDay love you, whatever happen, no matter what.
— Sally Finch (@sallyalliah1) July 9, 2017
JAKE ZYRUS IS FINALLY BACK LOVE YOU JAKE#JakeZyrusDay
— lorna salino (@SalinoAlbert) July 9, 2017
Ang lupet ng reunited prod ng the coach and the protege.???? JZ and KZ.???????? @jakezyrus @KZofficial #PwersangASAP
— cleng???? (@ClaireTrndd) July 9, 2017