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WATCH: EXO’s ‘Power’ concert heats up Manila

Keb Cuevas

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WATCH: EXO’s ‘Power’ concert heats up Manila
(UPDATED) #ElyXiOnInManila trended top in the Philippines!

Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story said that EXO used gold mics especially for the Manila concert. This has been corrected.

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Korean-Chinese boyband EXO powered up a packed SM Mall of Asia Arena for their EXO Planet #4: The ElyXiOn in Manila concert on Saturday, April 28.

Xiumin, Sehun, Suho, Kai, Chanyeol, Baekhyun, Chen, and D.O. hyped EXO-Ls by dancing and singing their chart-topping EDM and ballad hits non-stop for almost 3 hours on the multi-LED screen stage fitted with with holographic EXO embellishments and choreographed laser lighting. (READ: Beginner’s guide: Why EXO is out of this world)


The SM Arena became a silver ocean of EXO lightsticks as fans chanted “E-X-O!” all throughout the show. Collective fan effort helped hashtags #TheElyXiOnInManila and #ElyXiOnInManila dominate Philippines Twitter trends.

A flaming ‘Power’ concert


The highlight of the show was the performance of EXO’s chart-topping single “Power” complete with the group members in black and red hip-hop attire. The stage was literally on fire as pyrotechnic effects were ignited with the song’s electronic beat. EXO-Ls raved through the dance as silver confetti and smoke filled the pit area. 

EXO. Korean-pop boyband EXO in their gold embellished white drummer boy coats during 'The ElyXiOn' concert in Manila. Screenshot from Twitter.com/@MOAArena

Wearing their famous gold embellished white drummer boy coats, the boys started the show with a fierce and fiery “The Eve” entrance. Normally, the fans would sing fan chants but EXO’s sexy choreography left the Filipino EXO-Ls shouting all through the song. 


When the stage’s multi-LED screen stage changed colors from orange-red to galaxy violet, the crowd knew it was time for their famous “Ko Ko Bop” electronic dance music.


Which fan could forget about their breakout single “Growl”? It literally felt like a throwback as EXO danced their originally OT12 song. 

After a short break, the boys returned wearing their dashing old-fashioned grey formal attire. With vintage bar stage props, EXO danced their chart-hitting single “Call Me Baby” a little bit longer than the original. No complaints here!

The boys used gold EXO microphones for their “Boomerang” song number. They said through their translator that they picked out the mic color “to brighten up the evening.”

They danced, timed with the stage’s hydraulic lift. As soon as they landed, they sang their synthpop house music “Lotto.”


EXO subgroup CBX meanwhile shared a glimpse of their single “Ka-CHING” as other members pulled out Philippine currency-inspired props. The group then sang an eargasmic jazz rendition of “Sing for You.”

The boys, wearing their all-white attire, threw signed EXO balls to the fans as they crooned “Cloud 9” and “What U Do?” During the performance, some of the boys also held fans’ camera phones and took selfies with them. Check it out:



The show ended with performances of power ballads “Don’t Go” and “Angel,” leaving the Filipino fans craving for more.


EXO vows a Manila comeback 

“It’s been a long time since the last time we were on one stage….That’s why this concert is memorable. We enjoyed it very much,” Xiumin shared to the crowd.

Recently, EXO’s sub-unit CBX (Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin) were away from the rest of the group, promoting their “Blooming Days” comeback in Japan.



EXO members also shared their love for the Philippines: EXO main dancer Sehun shared he went to the Philippines before the concert for a vacation and Chanyeol meanwhile revealed he recently got his scuba diving license in the country as well.

The group’s leader, Suho, promised they will do another concert in the Philippines as soon as they release their new album. He also wished for CBX to hold their own concert in the Philippines soon.

Did we miss any event highlights? Share them in the comments section below! – Rappler.com

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