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iKON made a highly anticipated return to the Philippines concert stage on July 5 as the group brought their 'FOUREVER' tour to Manila, giving Filipino iKONICs a night filled with powerful performances, emotional moments, and a promise to come back.
Held at the SMX Convention Center Manila, the concert marked iKON's first group show in the country in two years following their 'LIMITED TOUR – GET BACK' concert in April 2024.
Members JAY, SONG, BOBBY, and CHAN reunited with fans through a high-energy show that highlighted the group's signature performance style.
Wearing red outfits, iKON immediately set the mood with their opening song "Ah Yeah," followed by energetic stages of "Tantara," "BLING BLING," and "SINOSIJAK." The crowd responded with equal excitement, filling the venue with cheers and bright red lightsticks throughout the night.
According to GMA, the group also performed some of their biggest hits, including "LOVE SCENARIO," "KILLING ME," and "RHYTHM TA." Fans sang along to the songs that have remained special throughout iKON's career, showing the strong connection between the group and their Filipino supporters.
During the concert, the members expressed their gratitude for the warm welcome they received from Manila fans.
"I think whether it's an old or a new song, the support Filipino fans show us is incredible," the members shared. "Our venue today is very big. We're very thankful to you for filling up this venue. We're really touched."
iKON Thanks Filipino Fans and Promises to Return
The show also gave each member a chance to highlight their individual talents through solo performances.
CHAN performed "YOU," JAY presented "Angel" and "OBEY," BOBBY took the stage with "hercules!" and "harmless," while SONG performed "FIGHTING" and "It's Call."
iKON continued the emotional celebration with live performances of songs such as "AIRPLANE," "GOODBYE ROAD," and "LONG TIME NO SEE." Their vocals and stage presence reminded fans why the group has remained a strong name in K-pop since debuting in 2015.
Beyond the performances, the members shared heartfelt messages about their relationship with Filipino iKONICs. CHAN told fans that iKON would return to the Philippines next year, while BOBBY promised to continue showing love and support, AllKPop reported.
"You know we love you so much forever. We'll try our best to show love to you and try our best to be there for you," BOBBY said. "Please promise this one thing: please be next to us until the day I die."
JAY also thanked fans for their continued support, saying, "All the members are always excited to come back to the Philippines because you continuously love and take care of us. To repay all this, we'll do our best to show the best of what we can."
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