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ITZY takes a photo with the audience during the Manila stop of its 'Tunnel Vision' concert tour at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on July 11, 2026. Photo from ITZY's X account

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In electrifying ‘Tunnel Vision’ concert, ITZY says PH fans ‘top one in cheers’

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1783835537958ITZY.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>ITZY takes a photo with the audience during the Manila stop of its &#x27;Tunnel Vision&#x27; concert tour at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on July 11, 2026. Photo from ITZY&#x27;s X account</div>In the minutes leading up to the start of ITZY’s “Tunnel Vision” concert, excitement steadily built inside the Mall of Asia Arena. The two giant screens flanking the main stage played a looping video of analog televisions flashing the images of the five members of the K-pop girl group, heightening anticipation for the show to come.When the clock struck 6 p.m., the women on the screens finally materialized onstage. Following an action-packed cinematic opening VCR, Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong and Yuna emerged one by one alongside their troupe of backup dancers, greeted by the deafening cheers from the MIDZY — as the group&#x27;s fandom is called — that trooped to the Pasay venue on Saturday despite the threat of bad weather brought by the southwest monsoon, intensified by Typhoon Inday.The quintet opened the show with “Tunnel Vision,” the lead single from their <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/11/10/k-pop-group-itzy-returns-with-tunnel-vision-1737">2025 extended play</a> of the same name, where the tour also takes its title from. The song, as the members explained in a Spotify video, refers to “a state of deep immersion” in which ITZY is “solely focused on our goal.”That same idea is carried through the concert, with the group hoping to deeply immerse audiences into their performances.“For this ‘Tunnel Vision’ [concert], ITZY has prepared stages (performances) that will really block your sight and other senses,” Lia told the crowd early into the two-hour concert, presented by Live Nation Philippines.“So all of our stages tonight are stages where all of your sights, emotions and thoughts will all be immersed,” she added.<div> </div><div>FEAST FOR THE SENSES</div>True enough, ITZY’s “Tunnel Vision” concert in Manila was a thrilling feast for the senses. The show was packed with the group’s high-energy tracks, complemented by effortlessly executed choreography that reinforced the quintet’s reputation as formidable performers. Dazzling stage lighting, bursts of pyrotechnics along the edge of the main stage and showers of confetti turned each number into a visual spectacle.Nowhere was this more evident than during one of the concert’s standout moments, “That&#x27;s A No No.”As ITZY performed the Latin-inspired, percussion-driven track — originally released as a B-side in 2020 but experiencing a belated surge in popularity within the K-pop scene this year — pyrotechnic sparks rained down behind the members. When the group concluded the performance on the B-stage, another wave of sparkling bursts erupted in time with the pounding beats, sending the crowd into a frenzy as they chanted along to the chorus’ infectious “ooh” and “ha.”Much earlier in the show, the group dished out a couple of club-ready tracks, including “Walk,” during which they transformed the runway leading to the B-stage into a fashion-show catwalk, striking poses as they strutted toward fans.They followed it with “Kiss &amp; Tell” before seamlessly transitioning into their 2020 hit “Wannabe,” prompting even louder screams from the crowd as Ryujin kicked off the song with her signature shoulder-shaking move.“Wannabe” epitomizes the signature sound ITZY has forged through its string of singles since debuting in 2019: an edgy, boisterous style that pairs themes of empowerment, self-love and sisterhood with a bold, unapologetic attitude. Many of these songs were also performed during the concert, including “Dalla Dalla,” “Gold” and “Girls Will Be Girls.”<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/09/19/itzys-first-manila-show-draws-full-house">READ: ITZY’s first Manila show draws full house </a></div>The setlist offered few vocal-focused tracks, but that didn&#x27;t mean there weren&#x27;t moments when the group&#x27;s singing shone through, particularly on “Imaginary Friend,” a more subdued entry in their singles collection. The haunting track showcased the group’s cool, layered harmonies, evoking a sense of comfort that perfectly matched the song&#x27;s message.The group also treated Filipino fans to its latest single, “Motto,” a bright, melodic track with twinkling synths whose lyrics encourage listeners to move forward fearlessly.As with their previous concert tours, each member had the opportunity to shine on their own, performing their respective solo tracks from the “Motto” extended play. Lia opened the segment with “Asylum,” showcasing her sweet, emotive vocals.Yuna followed with “Tangerine,” complementing the upbeat track with elegant dance moves. Leader Yeji exuded charisma in “Pocket,” while Chaeryeong performed “Undefined” in a body-hugging black studded outfit and boots, delivering a sultry routine featuring body waves and floorwork.Ryujin capped off the solos with “Look,” commanding the audience to, well, look — as if her magnetic presence alone weren&#x27;t enough to keep every eye fixed on her.<div> </div><div>‘TOP ONE’</div>As the group shared their parting messages during the encore, Ryujin said she was “so happy to be able to perform in front of such passionate Manila MIDZYs.”“I think I can say you guys are top one when it comes to cheers,” Ryujin said, asking the crowd to keep it “a secret between you and us.” (Sorry, Ryujin—we&#x27;re going to write about it!)Lia echoed the sentiment, adding: “When I was singing or dancing onstage, I could see the emotions on all of your faces, how much you guys love us.”Yuna said she came to the concert determined to show how much she had missed her Filipino fans through her energetic performance. “But the opposite happened. I received a lot of energy and love from you guys, that’s why during the performances, I was so happy,” she said.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/8/4/itzy-celebrates-2000-days-as-k-pop-group-in-ph-concert-2138">READ: ITZY celebrates 2,000 days as K-pop group in PH concert </a></div>Chaeryeong was equally struck by the audience’s enthusiasm. “While listening to you guys, I was wondering, ‘Were they always this energetic?’” she said.“If you guys are like this, we wouldn’t really have a choice but to come back,” Chaeryeong said, before telling the crowd: “MIDZY, kayo ang pinakamagaling.”Yeji, meanwhile, admitted that she couldn’t help but fall in love with the audience. “It’s just us standing on stage right now but we think you guys are way cooler,” she said.She added that the concert allowed ITZY to feel “how much you guys missed us, loved us, valued us and cherished us until now.”“I hope for the fastest time when we get to come back here and meet you guys again. We won’t take long. We’ll be back soon,” she said.<div> </div><div>SETLIST</div>Tunnel VisionDYTGirls Will Be GirlsWalkKiss &amp; TellWannabeSupernaturalImaginary FriendMottoAsylum (Lia)Tangerine (Yuna)Pocket (Yeji)Undefined (Chaeryeong)Look (Ryujin)GoldWild Wild WestIn the MorningThat’s A No NoSorry Not SorryNot ShyLocoMirrorFive8-BIT HEARTSneakersCakeDalla DallaThat’s A No No (Reprise)<div>RELATED VIDEO</div><div><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CzmjeGm7LmY?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> </div>

ITZY's 'Tunnel Vision' concert in Manila delivered a thrilling feast for the senses, pairing high-energy songs with choreography, dazzling stage lighting, pyrotechnics and showers of confetti.

ITZY's 'Tunnel Vision' concert in Manila delivered a thrilling feast for the senses, pairing high-energy songs with choreography, dazzling stage lighting, pyrotechnics and showers of confetti.