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Korean singer B.I teases ‘different’ performances for ‘Hype Up’ concert

Jaehwa Bernardo

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/171204209963620240402 hanbin.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="South Korean singer B.I. Photo: @shxxbi131/Instagram"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">South Korean singer B.I.<em> Photo: @shxxbi131/Instagram</em></span></span></span>MANILA — B.I has become a frequent visitor to the Philippines ever since COVID-19 pandemic restrictions were relaxed, holding fan meetings and concerts, <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/14/23/exos-baekhyun-bi-somi-shine-in-overpass-concert" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>playing in music festivals</strong></a>, and <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/30/23/look-korean-singer-bi-attends-vogue-ph-event" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>attending social events</strong></a>. </div><p>In fact, it has reached a point where the South Korean singer-songwriter — behind catchy songs such as “BTBT,” “Keep Me Up,” and “Loved” — has grown fond of the country.</p><p>“The Philippines is one of my favorite countries,” B.I told ABS-CBN News in a backstage interview during his recent fan meeting in Manila, organized by streetwear brand Privé Alliance.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/3/5/korean-singer-b-i-touched-by-manila-fan-meet-1430" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Fan efforts leave Korean singer B.I ‘touched’ in Manila event<br/></strong></a></div><p>“Usually I come back here for my tour, my concert, so I think I actually look forward to meeting my [Filipino] fans a lot,” he said.</p><p>While it has not been long since B.I’s last visit, he is already scheduled to return in June for the Manila leg of his &quot;Hype Up&quot; tour, which kicks off in Seoul in May.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/3/30/korean-singer-b-i-to-bring-hype-up-tour-to-manila-616" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Korean singer B.I to bring &#x27;Hype Up&#x27; tour to Manila<br/></strong></a></div><p>Considering he performs in the country quite often, what should fans expect from his “Hype Up” concerts? “In every performance and tour, I actually do not like doing things in the same way all over again,” B.I said. </p><p>“I’ve actually prepared a different kind of setlist and performances that would be special for the audience. I also prepared other events that are different from [my] other tours,” he explained.</p><p>“Just like the name ‘Hype Up,’ it could be a concert where a lot of my fans and audiences can enjoy and be hyped up, literally,” he added.</p><div><ivs-player data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-vid="3003033"></ivs-player></div><script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script><p>Born Kim Han-bin, B.I first debuted in 2015 as the leader of K-pop boy group iKON. Back then, he was already recognized as a prolific songwriter, helping craft songs for the team, including its 2018 hit “Love Scenario.”</p><p>After departing the group in 2019, B.I made his official solo debut in 2021 under his self-founded label.</p><p>For B.I, not much has changed regarding his music since his solo debut with “illa illa.” “I don’t think I’ve changed dramatically because the music I do now is something I was capable of doing before,” he said when asked about how he thinks he has evolved as an artist.</p><p>“The songs I write today are concepts I’ve been thinking about in the past. So maybe for listeners, it’s great that they feel like I’ve evolved. But for me, I feel like they were always in my head,” he said.</p><p>B.I also draws from a variety of sources for his songs. “Sometimes it could be based on my experience, or sometimes from my movie or a book or it could be a tale from a different person.”</p><p>“So I think the inspiration and creative process is really different for each song [that I put out],” he added. </p><div><em>For more news and features on K-pop, K-drama, and K-stars, visit the </em><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/kcontents"><em>Hallyu Corner</em></a><em> microsite.</em></div>

<p>Korean singer B.I talks about what fans can expect from his upcoming 'Hype' tour.</p>

Korean singer B.I talks about what fans can expect from his upcoming 'Hype' tour.