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Taeyeon makes triumphant return to PH stage with ‘The TENSE’ concert

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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<div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1743476710423Taeyeon-makes-triumphant-return-to-PH-stage-with-The-TENSE-concert.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Taeyeon makes triumphant return to PH stage with ‘The TENSE’ concert" style="width:1000px"/>Photo courtesy to PULP Live World and SM Entertainment</div>After two years, Korean pop sensation Taeyeon made her much-awaited return to the Philippine stage with her The TENSE concert, held at the Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday, March 29.The Girls’ Generation leader and solo powerhouse thrilled fans with a diverse setlist, performing beloved tracks such as “Fabulous,” “I,” “Letter to Myself,” “Blue Eyes,” “Make Me Love You,” “Heaven,” “Hot Mess,” “Cold as Hell,” “INVU,” “My Tragedy,” “Melt Away,” “To. X,” “What Do I Call You,” and “Weekend,” among others.For the encore, Taeyeon treated the crowd to performances of “Curtain Call” and “U R.”The K-pop star couldn’t help but express her admiration for the passionate Filipino crowd. &quot;In my memory, actually this is one of the places with the best cheers,” she said, drawing loud applause from fans.She also thanked them for their unwavering support, saying, “From the very beginning, I really want to say thank you so much for joining me with loud cheers.”The TENSE tour marks a significant milestone in Taeyeon’s career, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of her solo debut.<div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1743476799944Taeyeon-makes-triumphant-return-to-PH-stage-with-The-TENSE-concert-.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Photo courtesy to PULP Live World and SM Entertainment</div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1743476808090Taeyeon-makes-triumphant-return-to-PH-stage-with-The-TENSE-concert_.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Photo courtesy to PULP Live World and SM Entertainment</div>In one of her latest YouTube vlogs, the Girls’ Generation member opened up about the inspiration behind the concert title.  &quot;In terms of meaning [of] The TENSE, I think this would be more meaningful as its the 10th anniversary too. Feels it&#x27;d be more symbolic too. And if we have this as concept too, it&#x27;s a bit of a wide spectrum of a concept,&quot; she relayed.She kicked off the tour in Seoul on March 7, followed by a stop in Taipei on March 16. Manila was her next destination, with upcoming shows scheduled in Jakarta and Macau in April, Singapore and Bangkok in May, and Hong Kong in June.Taeyeon last performed in Manila in July 2023 for her The Odd of Love concert at the Araneta Coliseum.The singer rose to fame in 2007 as a member of the iconic girl group Girls’ Generation, known for hits like “Into the New World,” “Gee,” and “Genie.&quot;Taeyeon launched her solo career in 2015, releasing hit songs like “11:11” and “Fine.”She also lent her voice to beloved K-drama soundtracks, including “All About You” from the 2019 series Hotel del Luna.

Taeyeon staged ‘The TENSE’ concert at the Mall of Asia Arena on March 29.