Taeyeon lights up Manila with ‘The TENSE’ concert; a look through all her tenses in music, artistry

April 1, 2025 , 04:38 PM

By Lace Anne Ebuña & Aceelaine Duron

(April 1, 2025) – Pinoy SONEs will always love and support the past, present, and future of you, our Beshie Taeyeon!

K-pop star and Girls’ Generation leader Taeyeon made her much-awaited return to the Manila stage, celebrating her 10th debut anniversary and wonderful journey as a solo artist at “The TENSE” concert, held on March 29 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

From her breathtaking vocals that resonate deep within our hearts to the fascinating performances, stage setup, lighting, and lightstick control, every detail of Taeyeon’s performance was something every SONE should be proud of — everything was simply perfect.

The Mall of Asia Arena was filled with loud cheers and pink light sticks illuminating the venue as Taeyeon marked her comeback to the Philippine stage with her opening song, “Fabulous.” True to its title, Taeyeon looked fabulous and ethereal in her white dress.

WE ARE SO READY FOR YOU, TAEYEON! 💖

The stage is set para sa Manila leg ng "The TENSE" solo concert ni K-pop star at #GirlsGeneration leader #Taeyeon ngayong Sabado, March 29 sa Mall of Asia Arena. #News5 | via Aceelaine Duron & Lace Anne Ebuña pic.twitter.com/0CUAgq94Sn
— News5 (@News5PH) March 29, 2025

She once again proved her powerful vocals with a performance of her solo debut single, “I,” a fan favorite, followed by her emotional “Letter to Myself.”

Taeyeon further delighted fans with a few Filipino words: “Hi, SONEs! Kumusta?” In response, fans cheered loudly and chanted, “Beshie, beshie, beshie!”

“I remember. In my memory, actually, this is one of the places with the best cheers. Well, from the very beginning, I want to say thank you so much for joining me with loud cheers,” said Pinoy SONEs’ beshie.

“The TENSE” concert in Manila marked her third solo concert in the Philippines. She first graced the Manila stage in 2018 with her “S Concert” and returned in 2023 for “The ODD of Love in Manila.”

Taeyeon debuted in 2007 as a member and leader of Girls’ Generation, one of South Korea’s most popular girl groups. In 2015, she embarked on a successful solo career with the release of her debut song, “I.”

“Since it’s my 10th year as a solo artist, I directed our show tonight with a 10th-anniversary theme. So it really means a lot to me.”

Taeyeon looked like a princess while performing “Blue Eyes” on a fairytale-like, magical stage with a beautiful pink and blue theme. This was followed by performances of “Make Me Love You” and “Heaven.”

She then showcased her bold and fierce side with performances of “Hot Mess” and “Cold as Hell,” followed by another fan-favorite song, “INVU.” The night continued with “My Tragedy,” “Melt Away,” “To.X,” and “What Do I Call You,” leaving fans in awe with her incredible performances.

“Wow! Yesterday, when I was in my hotel room, it was so quiet, and today, because of your loud cheers, it gives me so much energy to perform. Thank you so much for filling all the seats up there. I guess you guys have a louder voice compared to me. And I think in Manila, maraming cute na fans,” she said.

Pink cloth sheets, organized by the local fan club, were waved by Pinoy SONEs as Taeyeon performed her hit songs “Weekend,” “Stress,” “Why,” and “Baram X3.”

The K-pop star once again showed her humility and appreciation for everyone involved in the concert by giving the spotlight to the backup dancers and band members, introducing them one by one.

She also brought an emotional and heartfelt vibe as she performed her ballads “Four Seasons,” “Disaster,” and “Ending Credits.” This was followed by performances of “Time Lapse,” “All for Nothing,” and “Blur,” concluding the set.

The Filipino crowd, always on key, serenaded Taeyeon with “11:11” during the encore.

Taeyeon closed her ‘The TENSE’ encore stage through her “U R” performance. As everyone’s in awe hearing her sing, she indeed deserved the applause and standing ovation from her Filipino fans.

“And I am very grateful that I’m able to spend this time with you, and I hope you can remember this for a very long time. Salamat po. Masaya ako. Really, the Manila SONEs—your tension is really amazing.”

Looking back on her 10-year journey as a solo artist, Taeyeon has firmly established herself as on of the most-loved artist in the music scene.

As most Pinoy SONEs say, “in this lifetime, having Taeyeon and watching her live is essential.” The singer and the artist that she is, with her gift of music and artistry, will surely go down in Korean music history.

Let’s be beshies forever, our dear Taeyeon!

Taeyeon’s ‘The TENSE’ solo concert in Manila is brought to you by SM Entertainment, CJ Entertainment, and PULP Live World.

(AAD)

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