[PHILIPPINES] Stray Kids Create an Unforgettable Maze of Memories at the ‘UNVEIL Tour: I Am’ in Manila

The myriad of artists coming to the Philippine shores annually has increased tremendously and we are always on the lookout for more heart-thumping and mind-blowing performances. On April 27th, 2019 at the SMART Araneta Coliseum, monster rookie group, Stray Kids, has successfully delivered what we’re all yearning for during their “UNVEIL Tour: I Am” in Manila.

This nine-member group consisting of Bang Chan, Woojin, Changbin, Han, Lee Know, Seungmin, Hyunjin, Felix, and I.N. were thrilled to grace the Philippine stage for their first time 2 years after debut. We previously featured how this JYP newcomer embodies the voice of the youth, and we’ve witnessed it come alive during the show with a storyline that was centred on the quest of self-identity.

When the clock hit 7:00 PM, the arena lights began to dim. The stage blazed in a red hue, perfectly signalling the stars’ arrival. Filipino Stays’ roaring cheers of anticipation grew exponentially higher in every second, and when Stray Kids finally came up on stage, everyone became hysterical. The award-winning boyband opened the stage with an explosive performance of their debut song “Hellevator“, followed with fiery and overflowing angst of “GRR“, “NOT!“, and “Awaken“.

Stray Kids were literally glowing in the dark and were amusing to the eye while dressed in neon green outfits — beaming and moving smoothly while executing their flawless choreography. Han and Changbin definitely shine with their breathtaking rapping skills with the song “District 9“. It was also impressive to watch Stray Kids’ melancholic and theatrical act to give life to “Mirror” and “Who?“, which were shown through their melodramatic utilization of the huge mirror frame and creative storytelling of their infinite hunger to address the questions unanswered.

Shocked by the jam-packed coliseum, the members were in awe of the warm welcome they received from their Filipino fans. Felix mentioned that it made him think that they have to own the stage that night — which they successfully did in the subsequent performance of “Voices“, highlighting the vocal prowess of Woojin, I.N, and Seungmin. Their absolute hype song “My Pace” also lightened up the mood of the entire coliseum. Title track “Miroh” was also one of the highlights of the show as it made the fans engaged by dancing enthusiastically.

Two-hour long concerts with live performances can be very tiring, but Stray Kids never hinted their exhaustion and continued to wow their fans. The group expressed their gratitude through individual messages, to which Lee Know conveyed that the “H” in “Miroh” can mean heaven or hell and that he thinks that they’re on the right path now — basking in the glory of heaven with their fans’ love. Hyunjin also said that they rehearsed everything until dawn, but seeing how happy their Filipino Stays were, made everything worth it. On behalf of the whole group, Bang Chan extended his deepest condolences to the Filipinos affected by the recent earthquake and encouraged them to never lose hope amidst the tragedy.

After a series of warm exchanges and witnessing passionate fan projects, Stray Kids continued the show with a bang! The atmosphere turned into a huge party, and everyone was vibing really hard to “Awkward Silence,” “Get Cool,” and “Yayaya“. The boys capped off the night with a sweet song “Grow Up“, reminding their fans that in every struggle, they should remember that they have always done well.

After Stray Kids bowed and offered their sincerest gratitude on stage, the energy was still unwavering, proving yet again the overflowing potential of this JYP rookie group. Seeing them rocking the stage is an obvious reminder that the numerous recognition such as the Golden Disc Awards’ “Best New Artist“, is well-deserved. We’re thrilled to see them flourish in their career in the future.

We would like to thank PULP Live World for the opportunity to cover this memorable event. Click HERE for more photos.

Written by: Kia

Photos by: Claud

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