AHOF Reunites With Filipino FOHAs for Two-Night ‘The First Spark’ Concert in Manila

AHOF returned to the Philippines for the two-night Manila stop of the 2026 AHOF 1st Tour: The First Spark, held on July 25 and 26 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The concerts brought Steven, Jeongwoo, Woongki, Shuaibo, Han, JL, Juwon, Chih En and Daisuke back to a country that has hosted several of the group’s early activities.

Filipino fans first welcomed AHOF through Rendezvous in Manila in August 2025. The group returned for AHOF for Love in Cebu in February 2026. Their latest visit came as part of their first solo Asia tour, which began in Seoul and included stops in Osaka, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Manila and Taipei.

AHOF opened the concert with “Ignition” and “We Ready.” The group continued with songs such as “Cosmic Underdog,” “The Universe,” “Never Lose You,” “The Little Star,” “Butterfly” and “Everything is Love.”

Tracks from the group’s third mini album Run to You were also included in the setlist. The newer songs gave fans a look at the musical direction AHOF has taken since its debut.

The members performed special covers of IVE’s “BANG BANG,” BTS’ “I NEED U” and EXO’s “Love Me Right.” The stages featured different member combinations and gave each performer time to show his individual style.

The concert also showed the improvements AHOF has made as a live group. The members maintained stable vocals during choreography and handled the transitions between songs with more confidence. Their harmonies also allowed their different vocal tones to work well together.

Compared with their previous appearances in the Philippines, the members appeared more comfortable onstage. They handled the long setlist without losing the energy of the show. Their individual performances also remained consistent with the group’s overall presentation.

During the closing segment, the members spoke about preparing for the tour and working together during their first year.

Steven shared that he felt nervous before the concert. Hearing Filipino FOHAs during the soundcheck helped him feel more confident before taking the stage. He also thanked the other members for supporting him and said he hoped they would continue facing future challenges together.

Han spoke about the difficulties the group experienced during preparations and promotions. He said there were times when they needed to depend on each other to continue moving forward.

Jeongwoo became emotional after seeing the seats inside the arena filled with fans. He shared that he had been trying to hold back his tears during the concert.

Shuaibo said performing in an arena was something he once only imagined. Woongki described the Manila show as one of the most important memories of his life.

Daisuke, Juwon and Chih En thanked fans for continuing to support the group. They also promised to keep improving in their future performances.

JL spoke about finding people he wanted to remain with for a long time. He referred to both his fellow members and the fans who had supported AHOF since its early days. He hoped they would stay together regardless of what happens in the future.

Filipino FOHAs prepared fan projects inside and outside the venue. During the concert, the audience joined the songs with chants and responded to the members’ messages with cheers.

The members thanked the audience several times throughout the show. Fans responded by showing their support from the opening performance until the final bow.

The Manila concert came during an important period for AHOF. The group is still in its first year but has already moved from introductory fan events to its own arena tour.

Each of AHOF’s visits to the Philippines has shown a different stage of the group’s career. Filipino fans first met them as rookies. They later saw the members return with new music and more performance experience. At The First Spark, AHOF presented a longer program built around its own releases and its development as a live act.

The members did not treat the concert as proof that they had already reached their goals. Most of their closing messages focused on improving and continuing their work as a group.

The First Spark served as a recap of AHOF’s first year and an introduction to what the members plan to do next. For Filipino FOHAs, it was another chance to see the group at an early stage of its career.

The Manila stop ended with AHOF thanking the audience and promising to return as better performers. It was a simple message that matched the purpose of the tour. Their first year established the group. What comes next will determine how they build on it.