By Lace Anne Ebuna and Aceelaine Duron
(May 13, 2015) – Xiumin of the K-pop powerhouse EXO captivated the hearts of Pinoy EXO-Ls with his powerful vocals, vibrant energy, and unforgettable stage presence during the Manila stop of his first-ever solo fan concert, “<X Times ()>,” held on May 10 at the New Frontier Theater.
As the “tingi” era of EXO continues— where members have been gracing the Philippines one by one with their solo concerts— it was finally Xiumin’s turn to take center stage, marking his first-ever solo fan concert and delighting Filipino fans with his signature charm, talent, and warmth.
The K-pop star made his debut in 2012 as part of the popular and talented K-pop group EXO, where he showcased his talent and versatility as the group’s lead vocalist, lead dancer, and sub-rapper.
He opened the night with a high-energy performance of “Daisy,” instantly setting the tone as the venue lit up in a sea of glowing “Eribongs”, EXO’s official lightsticks.
“I think today is so good. Wow! Manila EXO-L you’re just the best. You know what, while I was singing I was having a lot of fun. How can you guys have a lot of energy? I am just really grateful that today I am having so much positive energy,” he said.
During the “Hot Ixxue” segment, fans got a glimpse into Xiumin’s personal journey, including a touching moment where he recalled singing “Footsteps” at his SM Entertainment audition— and then performed it live, much to the crowd’s delight.
But Xiumin didn’t just stick to music. Showcasing his range as an entertainer, the multi-talented idol brought his acting chops to life by appearing on stage as Heo Gyun, his character from the recent fantasy rom-com series.
Donning a traditional hanbok, he looked effortlessly handsome—so much so that fans playfully declared his MBTI type as “P-O-G-I” (a Filipino word for “handsome”).
The fans also got to see his playful and adorable side as he danced the trending “Chicken Banana” challenge, concluding the first part of the concert.
Xiumin continued the fan concert with performances of “Brand News,” “Serenity,” “Switch Off,” and “Serenity,” and “WHEE.” showcasing his dance moves and vocals.
The K-pop star also showcase his sexy side with the performances of his hit songs “Feedback,” Can’t Help Myself” Make You LaLa,” and “Lost Paradise,”
Toward the end of the concert, Pinoy EXO-Ls went wild with excitement when Xiumin treated them to a nostalgic surprise by singing snippets of EXO’s hit songs “Cream Soda” and “Love Shot”.
“Next time I come back, I’ll actually prepare a medley,” he promised.
As the concert neared its finale, fans surprised Xiumin with a heartfelt fan project featuring touching messages from Filipino EXO-Ls. While a video played on screen, the crowd held up banners that read, “Manila’s love for you will never switch off”—a gesture that deeply moved the K-pop star.
“I’m so touched. Thank you so much because you know I really appreciate the video you prepared for me,” Xiumin expressed.
“I’ll be actually storing all this wonderful energy with me,” added.
He closed the show with a heartfelt encore of “Love Is U,” a song dedicated to the fans who have supported him from day one.
Xiumin’s “<X Times ()>” solo fan concert in Manila was presented by INB100, The Bright World, Merry Go Round, and PULP Live World.
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