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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/5adb600a-c8fe-401e-8d47-6ce81f018a30_catch the young group photo 1a.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Catch The Young"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Catch The Young<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Photo courtesy of EVERMORE ENTERTAINMENT  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>With the <strong><a href="https://metro.style/search?q=philippines" target="_blank">Philippines</a></strong> only a few or four hours away from <strong><a href="https://metro.style/search?q=south%20korea" target="_blank">South Korea</a></strong>, many Korean celebrities have vacationed in the tropical country known for its beautiful beaches. Popular tourist spots in the Philippines include <strong><a href="https://metro.style/search?q=boracay" target="_blank">Boracay</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://metro.style/search?q=cebu" target="_blank">Cebu</a></strong>. </p><div><br/></div><p>And in a <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlk4ImO_U2I7sRprrft8S-LqW37lg5Cek" target="_blank">Metro Talks</a></strong><strong> </strong>conversation with the members of <a href="https://metro.style/search?q=k-pop" target="_blank">K-Pop</a> boy group <strong>Catch The Young</strong>, we’re delighted to know that three out of five members have visited the Philippines. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/518e43cb-fb97-429f-930f-ab90f999fbc7_catch the young membersjungmo 2.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Catch The Young - Jungmo"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Jungmo (drums)</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/b1862979-a758-4dc0-94c6-4ac8b189ab83_jungmo in ph 3.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/712396ce-4997-49a6-8e15-b6bd77c9b865_jungmo in ph 1.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/c6d3dae3-f903-414e-ad41-af719fb66a4b_jungmo in ph 2.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Jungmo had well-spent vacations in the beaches of Boracay and Cebu."/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Jungmo had well-spent vacations in the beaches of Boracay and Cebu.<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Photos courtesy of Jungmo  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Jungmo visited the country on two separate occasions, once with his family and then with his friends. He recounted, “I’ve visited Cebu and Boracay. I have good memories. I also got on a yacht and went on a tour. I felt really happy and had no worries at that moment. The fresh air, clean water, and good food. I was able to make great memories with my family. I only have good memories of the Philippines.”</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/19bcc30f-484f-4f07-ac8b-6459dc7526bf_catch the young membersnamhyun 2.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Catch The Young -Namhyun"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Namhyun (main vocals)</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/d35b0068-c29a-4c00-9dc7-65726cbd621c_namhyun in ph 3.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Namhyun captured the beauty of Boracay in these portraits"/></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/ac2975ba-2023-4368-9437-427eb41c48dd_namhyun in ph 2.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Namhyun captured the beauty of Boracay in these portraits"/></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/39e47279-09e5-4845-8b78-6bdcb3f3f490_namhyun in ph 1.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Namhyun captured the beauty of Boracay in these portraits"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Namhyun captured the beauty of Boracay in these portraits.<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Photos courtesy of Namhyun  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Namhyun has also visited Boracay with his family. He shared, “We stayed at an amazing hotel and had delicious food near Boracay beach. I remember watching the gorgeous sunset. It was the prettiest sunset I’ve ever seen in my life. There was a ship on the island that looked interesting. I remember that I was on that ship while watching that beautiful sunset. It was unforgettable.”</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/c0036121-2d83-454a-957d-7964ef30e914_catch the young membersjunyong 2.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Catch The Young - Junyong"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Junyong (keyboard, vocals)</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/87e95269-36f8-424a-a3ae-8c9877bb8c55_junyong in ph 1.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/d8b8195c-c493-4e9d-9c2a-fc7e5bf3804d_junyong in ph 2.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/8c8e6dcb-861a-40e4-868b-53f69aef3a33_junyong in ph 3.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="A young Junyong vacationing in the Philippines"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">A young Junyong vacationing in the Philippines<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Photos courtesy of Junyong  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Junyong has been to the Philippines about five times, and his vacation in Boracay was also what stood out to him. “I made a friend [named] Donald from D&#x27;Mall,” he recalled. “He introduced me to the Red Crab restaurant and gave me a discount for a massage. So my friend and I were able to enjoy that trip.”</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/4ac6fc83-57a6-4067-aab0-e59d8024a424_catch the young memberssani 2.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Catch The Young - Sani"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Sani (bass, sub vocals)</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Together with fellow Catch The Young members Sani and Kihoon, they hope to return to the Philippines, this time as a group performing for Filipino fans. Sani said, manifesting a world tour soon, “I believe we will, maybe, have a world tour in 2024. Therefore, I think our fans from abroad will be able to meet us in person. Please look forward to it.” </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/ba3ca4b3-7200-424a-9d31-4b1875c32078_catch the young memberskihoon 2.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Catch The Young - Kihoon"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Kihoon (guitar)</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Kihoon added, “Firstly, I am really glad to communicate with our fans, thanks to <strong><a href="https://metro.style/" target="_blank">Metro.Style</a></strong>. As Sani already mentioned, we&#x27;d like to go abroad and share our energetic vibes, charms, and youthful moments with our fans. I am looking forward to meeting you all in person!”</p><div><br/></div><p>Catch The Young is a five-member South Korean alternative pop rock band from <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@EVERMOREENTERTAINMENT" target="_blank">EVERMORE ENTERTAINMENT</a></strong>. They debuted this November with the seven-track mini album <strong><em><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4hIzwaWCBTC6TFn1omFxGj?si=-dCEM0gZTm-CGvLSJ5y93A" target="_blank">Catch The Young : Fragments of Youth</a></em></strong>, featuring the title track “<strong>YOUTH!!!</strong>”</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div class="youtube-iframe"><iframe width="400" height="345" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vtXLWuFgRm4" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/4hIzwaWCBTC6TFn1omFxGj?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Catch our full Metro Talks interview with Catch The Young soon!</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">Photos and video courtesy of <font face="Georgia-Bold"><strong>EVERMORE ENTERTAINMENT</strong></font></p><p style="text-align:left">Coordination by <strong>Anastasia Kuvaldina</strong> and <strong>Grace Libero-Cruz</strong></p><div style="text-align:left"><font face="Georgia-Bold"></font></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div>

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Catch The Young Members On Their Experiences Vacationing In The Philippines

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Published Dec 19, 2023 10:00 AM PHT

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