It has been 2 years since the first MBC Show Champion was held in Manila. This 2018, it came back with a very unexpected line up. EXO - the most awaited kpop group in the line up - MXM, Weki Meki, The Boyz, Hyeongseop x Euwioong, and Xeno - T rocked the stage of MOA Arena last October 28, 2018.
Why did I say it was an unexpected line up? Maybe because this event was mostly composed of rookie groups. But I am really looking forward to see them since they are my ‘produce’ babies. Two Weki Meki (Yoojung and Doyeon) members were IOI members. MXM, Hyeongseop x Euiwoong, and one member from The Boyz (Haknyeon) joined Produce 101 Season 2.
Meanwhile, Xeno-T, I learned that they were formerly known as Topp Dogg. To be honest, I do not know them.
This event was not perfect. Up until now, I am still thinking if attending that concert was really worth it. Yes, I saw some of my favorites but there was something missing. I still can’t figure what that thing is. But still, I thank All Access Productions for bringing these groups.
I have no plans on attending this concert because I have no money to buy tickets. On the day itself, sponsor gave me a complimentary ticket for the event. So I attended the concert. What shocked me during the concert was the people beside me were my some of my friends in the KPOP world. Who would have thought I’ll get to meet them there?

XENO-T

The concert started at about 7pm. To be very honest, it was kinda disappointing because there were few attendees. You can clearly see the vacant seats in front, although the upperbox and gen ad section were full. What makes it more disappointing was during Xeno-T’s performace where the fans rushed down because a staff said to move down to fill the lower parts of the arena. But at the end, everyone went back to their seats.
It was kinda embarassing in front of Xeno-T because they might think that we were leaving the place. I wasn’t able to watch Xeno-T’s whole performance because of what happened. And I really feel bad for it. I hope I’ll get to see them perform again soon.

Hyeongseop x Euiwoong

When my friends and I got back to our original place, Hyeongseop x Euiwoong was starting their performance. This time, I made sure that I watched their performance. It’s fun to watch them perform since their looks are very bright. My disappointment were a bit lessen with it. Just a bit.

The Boyz

The next performer was The Boyz. I know them by their name but I do not know any of their songs. But upon hearing them perform, I really believe that their name will soon be big. Their dance moves were on point and their vocals were great too. They performed KeePer which really caught my attention. I started to like the song.
The Boyz said that they are looking forward to have their solo concert in the Philippines too. Well, I’m pretty sure the B’s are also looking forward for it.

Weki Meki

Weki Meki performed next. I was really looking forward for their performances since they are the only girl group in the line up. Also, I’m looking forward to see Yoojung and Doyeon, my IOI babies. Weki Meki did not disappoint the fans. They really performed well. And Doyeon was such a goddess.

MXM

MXM, the group that I really want to see. They were actually one of my favorites during Produce 101 Season 2. Unfortunately, they did not make it to the top11. But it’s okay. They debuted as a duo and their songs were really cute. It’s fun to see and hear the fans scream the fanchants during MXM. It only means that MXM has an established fanbase here in the Philippines.
Donghyun was a bit more talkative than Youngmin. I was really amazed with Donghyun’s features too. He really look good. He looks better on person rather than on pictures. Youngmin was just there being quiet but showing his strong charms as he perform their songs. Ah, I really can’t wait for them to debut with Woojin and Daehwi.

EXO

When MXM ended their performance, the crowds went wild. Well, it’s EXO’s time. What are we gonna expect.
Everyone from their seats started to stand up. We ended up standing or else we won’t be able to see anything. EXO performed 4 songs. EXO still managed to catch everyone’s heart. After following them since debut, this was my first time seeing them live. They are EXO and they proved that they deserve everyone’s love. They were really good. Promise.
That’s how the concert ended. To be very honest, the volume of the microphones and the sound itself were very low. When the fans screamed, I barely heard the performers’ voices. I hope AAP will soon fix it.

I love AAP because they really try to bring groups that we thought would never be able to perform here in the Philippines. But I can’t deny the fact that this concert was so far the worst concert I have attended. A lot were not able to have their photo op perks, the venue was not filled, the music and the sound were low in volume, the sudden change of seats during Xeno-T’s performance..these were just the few little negative things.
Positive? EXO-Ls were very kind that they managed to study the fanchants or other groups. Plus, even if the groups were not really familiar with them, they still screamed out loud. Thank you EXO-Ls for supporting the rookie groups.
Til my next concert, #WINNERinManila.

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DAY6 ‘Youth’ in Manila has been the talk of the town. This was the first time this Korean band performed in the Philippines. Filipino My Days have been so excited to see them and watch them perform live. They, or should I say we, have been waiting for three years.

This blog post might be a little emotional. It won't be all about what happened in the concert but more of what I felt during the concert. To be honest, this is the worst PCD I have ever experienced in my whole life. So are you ready to feel what I felt during Wanna One 'One: The World' in Manila?
September 1, 2018 - It is the date I wanted to come and at the same time the date I am afraid to come. If you have notice in my previous blogs, I have been a fan of Wanna One (Wannable) ever since the start. I have watched Produce 101 Season 2 and waited for their debut. It feels like it was just yesterday when I started watching them on my laptop. But here we are now, on their last stop for the world tour, and maybe my last chance to see them in flesh as a whole group.
Wanna One is just a project group and is not meant to be a permanent group. And that what hurts the most. I have invested a lot of feelings for them and at the end I will just see them being disbanded and go on with their new or old groups. How I wish they were a permanent group.
I went to Malaysia last July 21, 2018 to witness their concert. By then, I no longer have plans on seeing them here in Manila because of money issues. But there is something telling me to go and watch. God made a way for me to watch the said concert. My seat was actually on Lowerbox C Section 218.

Here is my view. To be honest, I'm quite near than expected. I can still clearly see them at the extended stage and main stage. During concerts, I always choose the seated part since I can't stand up for a long time. Although, I feel a little bit disappointed with myself. I hope that I can be like those fans who can stand up for straight 3-4 hours with a lot of people surrounding them.
The concert started at around 7:30pm. PH Wannables became even wilder than usual and those from our section started standing up from their seats. So even if I'm at the seated area, I was still standing.
The moment Wanna One went out of the stage, I became so emotional even if the song is Burn it Up. Well, who wouldn't be? It might be the last time I'll get to see them perform Burn it Up.
As the concert progresses, the more gloomy I feel. I badly want to cry on that same time but I shouldn't and just enjoy the said concert. I already know the line up of the songs since I have watched it in Malaysia. Somehow, I felt like this was my first time seeing them.


What I love in the crowd is their energy which made the boys hyper too. Daehwi even mentioned that we are the loudest crowd who sang with them during Always. PH fans are always loudest fans.
Wanna One didn't fail us when they started talking in Filipino. Well the most memorable for me is when Kuan Lin said, "Baby ko." And my noona heart died. IKAW ANG BEBE KO KUAN LIN! They kept on saying "Mahal ko Kayo" and "Akin ka" which made the crowd even more louder.
At the end of the concert, they kept on saying that they will come back soon. They might come back but not as Wanna One anymore since their contract is about to end.
Bae Jinyoung told us to never forget about them. It made me more emotional. I promise you. I won't.
My heart started to sank down when they had their last bow and went back to the main stage while the LED screen is going down. It's the last.


As I started going out of the concert venue, it all sank down on me. Everything. The concert has finally ended. My tears started to fall. Some of my friends are laughing at me for crying. But, I really can't contain my feelings anymore.
As much as I enjoyed the concert, a part of me isn't because I know it's the end.
But I'm thankful I had the chance to see them for one last time. I am thankful I got to see them three times before disbanding. Although I feel it is still not enough, I am still thankful for every opportunity.
To Wanna One, I Promise You that I'll Remember Your Name, Always.
Here are some of my photos during the concert:





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It's almost a month since I went to Malaysia (together with Ms. Jay) to watch Wanna One "One: The World" concert there. I became sick after the travel and I have been busy with my thesis that is why I wasn't able to blog about it right away. But since I am given some extra time today, I am blogging my fangirl experience.