Jan Angelo Batongbakal

EXO assures Filipino fans they will meet again: ‘As long as you love EXO, we will be back’

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Jemuel Tandoc

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<p>EXO capped off their long-awaited return to the Philippines after seven years with a promise to Filipino EXO-Ls.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:660px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1783691616671exo 1.jpeg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Courtesy: EXO</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>During the final moments of EXO PLANET #6 – EXhOrizon in Manila, EXO leader Suho assured fans that it would not be the last time they would see the group.</p><p>“As long as you love EXO, we will be back for sure. I can feel that you really love EXO,” he expressed.</p><p>The night was also filled with playful banter between EXO and the crowd, with Filipino EXO-Ls erupting into chants of “Walang uuwi” that echoed throughout the venue.<br/><br/></p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:660px;display:block" width="660"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1783691681890exo 2.jpeg" style="width:660px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="660"/><span class="fr-inner">Courtesy: EXO</span></span></span>Chanyeol, who has long been the subject of jokes that he is already Filipino because of his frequent visits to the country, joined in on the fun by repeating the crowd’s chant.</div><p>“Walang uuwi. We’re not going home actually ‘cause we’re going back to the hotel and come back tomorrow for another show,” Chanyeol joked during the first night of their Manila leg.</p><p>He went on to promise fans that they would return.</p><p>“Babalik kami. Salamat sa pagpunta ninyo. Mahal ko kayo,” Chanyeol said in Filipino.</p><p>And it&#x27;s not just that he knows a few Filipino words; he even explained the meaning of one earlier in the concert.</p><p>“Pogi means handsome,” Chanyeol explained to his fellow members when they asked what the crowd&#x27;s “Pogi” chant was all about.</p><div><br/><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1783691778769739794790_1331506351948708_6300210362166267108_n.jpeg" style="width:960px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Courtesy: PULP Live World</span></span></span></div><p>EXO&#x27;s maknae, Sehun, also kept the playful atmosphere going by teasing their dear supporters.</p><p>“We actually don’t wanna go home yet, but your parents are waiting for you. I called your parents already. I promised them I won’t keep you very late,” Sehun said.</p><p>Amid the playful teasing, Sehun also made sure to express his gratitude to fans: “Salamat sa pagmamahal ninyo. I was very happy because of you all. I think we really had fun, right?”</p><p>Meanwhile, Kai also gave an emotional message sharing how genuinely happy he felt during the night.</p><p>“We sang together with you, we danced together, we were able to see one on one together and to jump. I could feel your happiness as well and I think you could also feel how happy I was,” he said.</p><p>He continued saying how special the moment was: “Thank you so much for making my day perfect. Every precious moment shared with EXO-Ls is very precious to me.”</p><p>D.O. added that he would be going to bed with a smile after spending time with fans.</p><p>“You think you’ll have a sweet dream tonight? I also think I’ll have very sweet dreams. Because of you, I was very happy today,” he said.</p><p>Beyond the touching moments, EXO once again showcased the playful fan interactions they&#x27;re known for, with D.O. jokingly telling a fan who had danced earlier in the concert to tone down the theatrics a little.</p><p>“Can you remove the cheesiness in your facial expressions like 50 percent less then it will be better and best,” he commented.</p><p>Another highlight of the night came during one of their talk segments, or &quot;ments,&quot; when Chanyeol grabbed a blower to help clear the confetti scattered across the stage, earning cheers and laughter from the crowd.</p><p>This intimate fan interaction perfectly captured the high-energy atmosphere of the entire weekend with EXO’s two-night, sold-out concert proved to be well worth the seven-year wait. </p><p>The group delivered an unforgettable comeback, opening the night with a solid and nostalgic performance of their debut track, ‘MAMA.’<br/><br/></p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1783691835589743730641_2132592853981258_130668002825714800_n.jpeg" style="width:960px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner"></span></span></span></div><p>Courtesy: PULP Live World</p><div><br/></div><div></div><p>The energy remained electric throughout the night, with EXO delivering sultry performances of ‘The Eve’ and ‘Love Shot’ among the many highlights of the setlist. </p><p>The group also kept the crowd singing along with a fun medley of iconic, eargasmic hits such as ‘Tempo,’ ‘Ko Ko Bop,’ and ‘Call Me Baby.’</p><p>EXO-Ls were thoroughly spoiled throughout the night, treated to crowd favorites such as ‘Love Me Right’ and the ever-iconic ‘Growl.’ </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1783691888850740467592_27425382113784629_2058985268742102536_n.jpeg" style="width:960px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner"></span></span></span></div><p>Courtesy: PULP Live World</p><div><br/></div><div></div><p>Fans also sang along in unison to beloved fandom anthems like ‘Don&#x27;t Go,’ creating a sea of voices that carried right into the main set.<strong></strong></p><div><br/></div><p>And of course, the encore wrapped up with the perfect ender track, ‘Flatline.’ It felt like a direct nod to the track&#x27;s own lyrics—proving that loving EXO really is like it&#x27;s the last time, to the point where you could die, you could flatline.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1783691938770739794790_1331506351948708_6300210362166267108_n (1).jpeg" style="width:960px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner"></span></span></span></div><p>Courtesy: PULP Live World</p><div><br/></div>EXO PLANET #6 – EXhOrizon in Manila was presented by concert promoter PULP Live World. After completely dominating the Philippine stage, the highly anticipated tour is set to conquer its upcoming legs in Taiwan and Singapore.<br/><div></div>

<p>EXO marked their long-awaited return to the Philippines after seven years through 'EXO PLANET #6 – EXhOrizon' in Manila, where the K-pop supergroup also assured Filipino EXO-Ls that it would not be the last.</p>

EXO marked their long-awaited return to the Philippines after seven years through 'EXO PLANET #6 – EXhOrizon' in Manila, where the K-pop supergroup also assured Filipino EXO-Ls that it would not be the last.