Mission 1: Super Pop Con 2017 took place last Friday (July 7) at Mall of Asia Arena as Manila witnessed some of K-popβs biggest and hottest names dominate the stage with their energetic and powerful performances. Boasting a line-up headlined by B.A.P, B1A4, BTOB, VIXX, B.I.G, Pentagon and Kriesha, the K-pop concert was bound to be “super”.
Brought to us by KIRIN, LUMOS E&M and All Access Productions, Super Pop Con 2017Β marks one of the yearβs biggest K-pop events in the country. Filipino fans were treated toΒ two-and-a-half hour of performances β from emotional ballads, energetic numbers, to lively fan interactions.
Ten-member Pentagon started the show with their recent hits βCan You Feel Itβ and βPretty Prettyβ. Rocking black graphic tees under yellow suit jackets, the boys were radiating appeal. They followed up with two more songs, the energizing βCritical Beautyβ and the feels-inducing track βBeautifulβ.
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Pentagon Β©Rey Gonzaga for AsiaLive365
The moment BTOB stepped on stage, it was hard to contain the inner fanboy in me. I have been following themΒ since their debut days and seeing them live made me realise how far they have come. Their set began with βIβll Be Your Manβ, one of their most recent tracksΒ that calls back to earlier singles like Β “Insane” and “Irresistible Lips”. The moment group kneeled on stage while singing their hearts out was definitely something else. After performing emotional numbersΒ that showcased their vocals, the group then dedicated 2015’s heartfelt R&B hit “It’s Okay” to theΒ Filipinos who were affected by the recent earthquake. The boys concluded their set with βMovieβ, their comeback singleΒ that’s already made waves in South Korea.
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BTOB Β©Rey Gonzaga for AsiaLive365
Up next we had VIXX. The sextet kicked off with “Shangri-La”, a new single which they performed in Manila for the first time.Β From their unique choreography and aesthetic outfits, the performance surely gave usΒ goosebumps. Since a K-pop concert in here would not be complete without some of the artists speaking some Filipino phrases, VIXXΒ put themselves to test this time with “Mahal ho kayo” (“I love you all”). The group also performed βBlack Outβ, βOn & Onβ, and βLove Equation”. Lastly, the boys performed βFantasyβ to give the crowd another taste of their charismatic concept.
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VIXX Β©Rey Gonzaga for AsiaLive365
B1A4 hit the stage with their fun and energetic 2013 hit βWhatβs Happening?β, the song that catapulted the group into stardom. Itβs impossible not to dance and sing along to, in my opinion, their catchiest song to date. Throughout their performance, it was evident that the boys are really the best when it comes to fan service as the members went around the stage to play with the gifts from their “BANAs”. The group also performed βLonelyβ, βBaby Good Nightβ and βGood Timingβ, deliveringΒ a pang of nostalgia to everyoneβs hearts.
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B1A4 Β©Rey Gonzaga for AsiaLive365
Following the boy group wasΒ Kriesha Chu, a Filipina who recently made her debut in K-pop. TheΒ K-Pop Star 6 contender’s began her first gig in her hometown withΒ first single βTroubleβ while rocking the same red dress she wore forΒ her debut performance in Korea. She also put on aΒ surprise for all local fans, singing a cover of Filipino classicΒ βKung Ako Na Lang Sanaβ as the crowd sang back while waving their glow sticks and props. Chu ended her set with βI Want Youβ, charming everyone with her sweet voice and smile.
Next up, B.I.G. Clad in all-white outfits, the boys took over the stage with their songs βHelloβ, β1,2,3β, “Aphrodite”, and βHello Helloβ. Beside their charismatic and powerful stages, the group brought fan service to another level by sending their “Beginnings” into a fit of giggles with anΒ impersonation of Manny Pacquaio and one member’s faux pas of calling the Philippines Malaysia. He immediately apologised and made up for it by complimenting the country and its people. Before leaving the stage, B.I.G assured fans that they’d be back for an Asia tour.
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B.I.G Β©Rey Gonzaga for AsiaLive365
Last but not least, B.A.P hyped up the crowdΒ withΒ βThatβs My Jamβ, βCarnivalβ, and βNo Mercyβ. The numerous visits of B.A.P to the Philippines have proven that they are top-tier when it comes to live performances. The group delivered a satisfying finale with their masterpiece βWake Me Upβ, enough to captivate the crowd one last time. Iβm not going to lie, I only listened to B.A.P a week before in preparation for the concert, and seeing them live has got me putting theirΒ discography on repeat until now. B.A.P were undeniably theΒ perfect finale for the show.
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B.A.P Β©Rey Gonzaga for AsiaLive365
From the impressive lineup to the powerful performances each idol group put before us that night, there’s no reason why the concert wasn’t indeed “super”. We can’t wait to see whatΒ K-pop goodnessΒ the future holds at Super Pop Con’s Mission II. In the meantime, check out our coverage of the press conference and artist interviews held earlier that day.