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#RipplesForHope2022: AKMU leads K-pop fans’ ‘friendship day’ in first PH visit

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April Benjamin, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="South Korea’s AKMU performed in the Philippines for the first time as part of “Ripples for Hope 2022.”" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/entertainment/12/02/ripples-01-12022022.jpg"/><figcaption>South Korea’s AKMU performed in the Philippines for the first time as part of “Ripples for Hope 2022.”</figcaption></figure></div><p>South Korean pop duo Akdong Musician (AKMU) headlined an event last Saturday, November 26, that celebrates camaraderie among K-pop fan clubs. </p><p>AKMU debuted in Philippine concert scene through “Ripples for Hope 2022,” which gathered fans of different K-pop artists for a day and night of activities to “test of strength and friendship of our Hallyu community.” </p><p>“Finally, we came here to Manila. It’s our first time here in the Philippines,” younger member Lee Suhyun of the sibling act said through an interpreter. </p><p>Accompanied by a live band, AKMU went through an extensive 11-song setlist which included their latest single &quot;NAKKA&quot; and past hits like “Dinosaur,” “Give Love,” and “How People Move.” </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">AKMU also performed &quot;Last Goodbye,&quot; but the duo said they hope to be back in the country soon. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RipplesForHope2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RipplesForHope2022</a> <a href="https://t.co/yUKACOEG0i">pic.twitter.com/yUKACOEG0i</a> | via <a href="https://twitter.com/aprbenjamin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@aprbenjamin</a></p>— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/ABSCBNNews/status/1596524537754943488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2022</a></blockquote><p>“We didn’t expect this amazing welcome from you, guys,” she added, marveling at the energy of the Mall of Asia Arena crowd who sang along to every song. </p><p>Lee Chanhyuk said it made them want to come back soon. “After receiving a lot of love and energy from you, we will go back to Korea and prepare so we can come back soon.” </p><p>The event also featured K-pop girl groups Momoland and Everglow. </p><p>A frequent visitor to the country before the pandemic, Momoland expressed their excitement at finally meeting their Filipino Merries again. </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Momoland is back in PH for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RipplesForHope2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RipplesForHope2022</a>. The K-pop group performed its latest single “Yummy Yummy Love.” <a href="https://t.co/qFVWb07wcG">pic.twitter.com/qFVWb07wcG</a> | via <a href="https://twitter.com/aprbenjamin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@aprbenjamin</a></p>— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/ABSCBNNews/status/1596524358809157632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2022</a></blockquote><p>“We missed you, guys,” said member Ahin. </p><p>“We are grateful that you are always welcoming us,” added <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/05/22/twinning-liza-soberano-nancy-of-momoland-in-selfie">Nancy</a>.  </p><p>Apart from Pinoy-favorites “Bboom Bboom” and “BAAM,” Momoland also performed “Yummy Yummy Love,” “Ready or Not,” and “Wrap Me in Plastic,” which all came out during the pandemic. </p><p>Meanwhile, Everglow dazzled the crowd with “La Di Da,” “DUN DUN,” “Adios,” “Pirate” in its first visit to the country. </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">In their first PH visit, Everglow members Sihyeon, Mia, E:U, Onda, and Aisha performed 4 songs including “Pirate.” <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RipplesForHope2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RipplesForHope2022</a> <a href="https://t.co/AmqkgWMd0D">pic.twitter.com/AmqkgWMd0D</a> | via <a href="https://twitter.com/aprbenjamin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@aprbenjamin</a></p>— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/ABSCBNNews/status/1596524291620601856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2022</a></blockquote><p>“I’m happy because our dream to perform in the Philippines has come true,” main rapper E:U said. </p><p>Everglow will be meeting their Pinoy Forevers again in a <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/24/22/everglow-to-hold-solo-ph-concert-in-december">solo concert</a> on December 15 at the New Frontier Theater.  </p><p>The three Korean acts presented the awards to the winners of the day activities. </p><p>Prior to the concert, 12 teams, formed from 19 local fan clubs, competed in six street and party games including Red Light, Green Light, Trip to Jerusalem, and Tug-of-War. </p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="“Ripples for Hope 2022” gathered 19 fandoms for a ‘friendship day’ last November 26, 2022, at the Mall of Asia Arena." src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/entertainment/12/02/ripples-02-12022022.jpg"/><figcaption>“Ripples for Hope 2022” gathered 19 fandoms for a ‘friendship day’ last November 26, 2022, at the Mall of Asia Arena.</figcaption></figure></div><p>Team BangKon, composed of fans of Big Bang and iKON, was hailed as the first Ripple champion. Its members each earned a VIP ticket to any show presented by PULP Live World from December to May 2023. </p><p>Runners-up Team Pink Day (fans of Apink and Girl’s Day) and Team Seventeen also won Lower Box and Upper Box tickets, respectively. </p><p>PULP Live World’s Happee Go-Sy, during her opening remarks, quipped that the event was born because they noticed that many fans who attended previous concerts seemed to lack energy and got tired very quickly. </p><p>“We need to have this friendly competition so we can feel how it is to run, and makipagbardagulan with other fellow fans,” she said </p><p>On a more serious note, she told fans that she hopes the K-pop fan community can be a family anyone can turn to during tough times. </p><p>“We are just one big family, kahit sinong stan niyo, sinong group niyo. We all love K-pop. I hope that you would love each other as much as you love your biases.” </p><p>“Ripples For Hope 2022” was presented by PULP Live World and The Ripple Society. </p><div><strong>Related videos: </strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1962872" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1381723" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

South Korean pop duo AKMU and girl groups Momoland and Everglow headlined a concert which celebrated camaraderie among K-pop fan clubs.

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#RipplesForHope2022: AKMU leads K-pop fans’ ‘friendship day’ in first PH visit

April Benjamin,

ABS-CBN News

Published Dec 02, 2022 05:49 PM PHT

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Updated Dec 02, 2022 05:50 PM PHT

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