K-pop groups NCT Dream, WayV, Golden Child and Xdinary Heroes Performed Together For The I-Pop U Manila

South Korean bands NCT Dream, WayV, Golden Child, Xdinary Heroes, and Alice came together for the I Pop U 2022 Manila performance, giving Filipino K-pop fans a Hallyu treat

Presented by DNM Entertainment, the recent music event witnessed the Smart Araneta Coliseum crowd’s unrelenting support for the K-pop idols throughout the entirety of the performance for IPOP U MANILA

NCT DREAM

NCT Dream’s Jeno, Jaemin, Renjun, Chenle, and Jisung returned to the Philippine stage for the second time this year, delivering the beat with the songs Beatbox and Hot Sauce.

“Each time we visit, the cheers and fervor of the Pinoy Czennies get louder and more intense. Therefore, it gives us the energy to play better,” the lead vocalist of the band, Chenle, said to the crowd, whose lime-green glow sticks illuminated the venue.

The NCT sub-unit also had fans singing along during their performances of Dive Into You, Hello, and Future, before closing the event with Glitch Mode. “Despite how exhausting it is and how demanding our schedule is, we will definitely return for the Filipino Czennies,”said by Jaemin.

WayV

WayV, the Chinese sub-unit of NCT, mostly captivated the fans through mini-games such as a Filipino food quiz and a random dance fight, with humorous repercussions for losing.

Hendery, Kun, Yangyang, and Xiaojun performed a portion of their 2021 hit Kick Back and threw roses to the audience when they sang their single Love Talk. In addition, Xiaojun and Kun performed their pop ballad Back To You with sincerity.

The trio, without Ten and Winwin, hopes to return and perform for all of its Filipino fans.

Their agency, SM Entertainment, revealed beforehand that the two would be absent owing to health concerns. In the meantime, Lucas is still on suspension after apologizing in 2021 for his prior actions involving ex-girlfriends.

Golden Child

It was “worth the wait” for Golden Child to meet their supporters here, also known as Filo Goldennessm, for the first time since the group’s debut in 2017.

It took us five years to arrive in the Philippines. The wait seems to have been worth it after hearing your applause, said Seungmin, lead vocalist of the group under Woollim Entertainment.

Golden Child performed Burn It, Ra Pam Pam, and Breathe with vigor. During their performance of Bottom of the Ocean in English, they filmed footage of themselves on the phones of a few lucky fans.

The 10-member group, except Daeyeol, who is now serving in the military, and Bomin, who is healing from a facial injury, recorded Replay and two B-side tracks from their sixth mini-album Aura.

Xdinary Heroes

After getting uninterrupted applause from the Big Dome crowd, Xdinary Heroes, a six-member rock band managed by JYP Entertainment, praised their concert debut as an unforgettable experience.

“This moment would never be forgotten. “It’s a dream come true to meet you here tonight,” stated Gunil, drummer and frontman of Xdinary Heroes.

Gunil, Jungsu, Gaon, O.de, Jun Han, and Jooyeon, together with songs such as Test Me, Pirates, and Strawberry Cake, captivated the audience. The audience became more enthused as the rookie band performed a rendition of labelmate Day6’s Zombie and concluded the show with their debut hit, Happy Death Day.

ALICE

Alice, formerly known as Elris, performed at the I Pop U Manila for the second time this year, following the Begin Again event in May alongside NCT Dream.

The only girl group in the lineup of K-pop singers began their performance with the 2018 summery hit Summer Dream and gave fans a glimpse of the October 27 release Dance On.

Do-A, Chaejeong, EJ, Yeonje, Karin, Sohee, and Yukyung also performed This Is Me and Jackpot in 2020.

I Pop U 2022 Manila was one of the most recent concerts headlined by K-pop musicians this year, following the gradual removal of crowd limits imposed by the pandemic.