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Here are 5 things Filipino fans loved about Jay Park's comeback concert

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Clarence Roi Gillego

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<p>Korean-American star Jay Park marked his successful comeback to Manila after six years with his<em> </em><em>Serenades &amp; Body Rolls World Tour </em>show<em>.</em></p><p> The atmosphere at the New Frontier Theater on Saturday night, June 28, was electric as Jay treated his fans to a musical experience that they would hardly forget.  </p><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLcgh9FShE_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="></a></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLcgh9FShE_/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A77445.5%2C%22ls%22%3A76859.89999999997%2C%22le%22%3A76870.39999999997%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="567" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>The singer-rapper admitted that he was a little sick, but nothing could stop him from showing his love for his Filipino fans. </p><p>Whether you’re from “team bahay” or you just want to relive the concert experience, <strong>PUSH ABS-CBN</strong> has you covered with these five remarkable concert moments:  </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Jay thrilled fans with sexy performance of ‘Mommae’ </strong></div><p> Filipino JWalkerz went wild when Jay took off his shirt and flaunted his well-toned body and tattoos during his performance of his 2015 hit song “Mommae.” Cheers went louder in the middle of his performance when he showcased his sultry moves. </p><div> </div><div><strong>Jay shared the stage with Maymay Entrata </strong></div><p> Jay shared the stage with Maymay Entrata, who once again proved that she’s an all-around performer. Jay and Maymay rocked the stage with their duet performance “Keep it Sexy.&quot;</p><p>Prior to their onstage collaboration, Maymay also did a solo performance of her own song “Paradise.” </p><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLcvoERvSUE/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="></a></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLcvoERvSUE/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A115020.89999999997%2C%22ls%22%3A76859.89999999997%2C%22le%22%3A76870.39999999997%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Maymay took to Instagram to express her appreciation for Jay, saying: &quot;It’s truly an honor to be part of such an iconic concert alongside an iconic artist.&quot;</p><div> </div><div><strong>Jay did the best rap performances</strong> </div><p>Time and again, Jay has proven that he has superb rap skills, and he did it once again during his Manila concert.  Fans were blown away by his exhilarating performances of rap songs “DNA,” “Blue Check,” “SOJU,” “K-Town” and “McNasty,” with only short breaks in between.  </p><div> </div><div><strong>‘Boom panis’ is Jay Park’s favorite Filipino expression </strong></div><p>It was hard to keep track of the times Jay Park mentioned the Filipino expression “boom panis” during his Manila concert.  </p><p>“I learned some Tagalog, and I was like, ‘boom panis’, and they’re like, ‘it’s old.  I was like, ‘what do you want me to say?’ and they’re like, ‘masarap ka’. Is that how you say what’s up to people?” he said at the beginning of the concert.  </p><p>In between his song performances, he would check the crowd’s vibe using the exact same question: “Are you still with me? Still boom panis?” </p><div> <strong></strong></div><div><strong>‘What Haffen Vella?’ trend reached Jay Park </strong></div><p>Who would have thought Jay was aware of “What Haffen Vella&quot; trend? Even his Filipino supporters were surprised when he brought it up during his concert.  </p><p>“At that time, 15 years ago, <em>Twilight</em> was really popular. So, in my son’s lyrics, it goes ‘I got that Taylor right.’ I heard that someone from the Philippines that is copying<em> Twilight</em>’s Taylor,” he said, pertaining to the viral sensation Christopher Diwata.  </p><p>Jay also joined the trend and delivered “What Haffen Vella” line to the delight of the fans.  </p>

<p>Here are some highlights from Jay Park's Serenades &amp; Body Rolls Manila concert that made his return to Philippines a memorable one for fans.</p>

Here are some highlights from Jay Park's Serenades & Body Rolls Manila concert that made his return to Philippines a memorable one for fans.