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Korean Artists Share Their First Impressions of the PH
Korean Artists Share Their First Impressions of the PH
Janelle Roa Cabrera-Paraiso
Published Nov 29, 2023 10:02 AM PHT
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Updated Jul 02, 2024 10:35 PM PHT
Earlier this month, Korean acts like EXO’s Suho, Melomance, Seori, and Wave to Earth set the Philippine stage ablaze at the “On Festival Off: Manila” music fest at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila last November 3. Presented by ABS-CBN and KAMP, the 10-hour live concert serves as a convergence of local and international performers including South Korean idols and Filipino artists alike.
Earlier this month, Korean acts like EXO’s Suho, Melomance, Seori, and Wave to Earth set the Philippine stage ablaze at the “On Festival Off: Manila” music fest at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila last November 3. Presented by ABS-CBN and KAMP, the 10-hour live concert serves as a convergence of local and international performers including South Korean idols and Filipino artists alike.
Homegrown talents Darren Espanto, Adie, Ben&Ben, and Moira Dela Torre were also part of the show’s lineup of musicians. Along with them are Nameless Kids, Sab, Cesca, and Maki, who serenaded the crowd with their opening numbers.
Homegrown talents Darren Espanto, Adie, Ben&Ben, and Moira Dela Torre were also part of the show’s lineup of musicians. Along with them are Nameless Kids, Sab, Cesca, and Maki, who serenaded the crowd with their opening numbers.
Prior to the festival, Seori and Wave to Earth shared what experiences they had in the country by far.
Prior to the festival, Seori and Wave to Earth shared what experiences they had in the country by far.
“It’s my first time here in the Philippines and of course, [even] more, in Manila. And you know, Korea is quite cold, and to feel the warm weather here, [I think] the atmosphere is great,” Seori said in an exclusive interview with Metro.Style.
“It’s my first time here in the Philippines and of course, [even] more, in Manila. And you know, Korea is quite cold, and to feel the warm weather here, [I think] the atmosphere is great,” Seori said in an exclusive interview with Metro.Style.
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“When I actually first entered the airport, I was expecting that no one would recognize me, but I was able to see some fans who were waiting for me and I was really, really thankful for them,” she continued. “Given the few days of time that I have, I want to try different food and try to visit different places as well.”
“When I actually first entered the airport, I was expecting that no one would recognize me, but I was able to see some fans who were waiting for me and I was really, really thankful for them,” she continued. “Given the few days of time that I have, I want to try different food and try to visit different places as well.”
Meanwhile, the three-member indie band Wave to Earth told us what their initial impressions are of the Philippines. “When we first arrived here in the Philippines and we got to this hotel, our first view was the sea—the ocean—so we hope to experience that a lot more while we stay,” the group’s singer-songwriter, Daniel Kim, expressed.
Meanwhile, the three-member indie band Wave to Earth told us what their initial impressions are of the Philippines. “When we first arrived here in the Philippines and we got to this hotel, our first view was the sea—the ocean—so we hope to experience that a lot more while we stay,” the group’s singer-songwriter, Daniel Kim, expressed.
Wave to Earth drummer Dong Kyu Shin, on the other hand, replied: “I would like to experience and visit some local restaurants and experience the local food as well.”
Wave to Earth drummer Dong Kyu Shin, on the other hand, replied: “I would like to experience and visit some local restaurants and experience the local food as well.”
John Cha, the ensemble’s bassist, is also excited to get his hands on some native fruit species. “You know, the Philippines is quite famous for chicken and rice, so we definitely love to have some chicken and rice. I [also] remember just the mangoes in Pinatubo. Definitely, mangoes will be our go-to.”
John Cha, the ensemble’s bassist, is also excited to get his hands on some native fruit species. “You know, the Philippines is quite famous for chicken and rice, so we definitely love to have some chicken and rice. I [also] remember just the mangoes in Pinatubo. Definitely, mangoes will be our go-to.”
“We had little bananas but it was really sugary at the time, and it was really hard to just find it in Korea and it never tastes like that, so maybe [Philippine] bananas,” John added.
“We had little bananas but it was really sugary at the time, and it was really hard to just find it in Korea and it never tastes like that, so maybe [Philippine] bananas,” John added.
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When asked what message they intend to convey through their music, however, Wave to Earth revealed that they usually build around two major themes: optimism and love.
When asked what message they intend to convey through their music, however, Wave to Earth revealed that they usually build around two major themes: optimism and love.
Seori, in the same vein, is radiating positivity across the music scene. “First of all, I’m very thankful, but I do not think that I have already succeeded. I’m just in the beginning,” she reassured her fans. “After a lot of things that I wanted to try and tried to achieve and through the values that I’m actually gaining, I wanted to show you how much I can grow.”
Seori, in the same vein, is radiating positivity across the music scene. “First of all, I’m very thankful, but I do not think that I have already succeeded. I’m just in the beginning,” she reassured her fans. “After a lot of things that I wanted to try and tried to achieve and through the values that I’m actually gaining, I wanted to show you how much I can grow.”
Seori is a South Korean singer-songwriter who started covering songs on YouTube. She then debuted as a solo artist in May 2020, launching her first extended play (EP) title “Who Escaped?”/“?Depacse Ohw.”
Seori is a South Korean singer-songwriter who started covering songs on YouTube. She then debuted as a solo artist in May 2020, launching her first extended play (EP) title “Who Escaped?”/“?Depacse Ohw.”
Wave to Earth, or stylized as wave to earth, meanwhile, is an independent boy band that aims to “create a new scene in the music industry.”
Wave to Earth, or stylized as wave to earth, meanwhile, is an independent boy band that aims to “create a new scene in the music industry.”
Lead photos courtesy of Kpopping and 2eehyein
Lead photos courtesy of Kpopping and 2eehyein
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