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Concert recap: WINNER kickstarts 2020 with fun-packed Manila show
Concert recap: WINNER kickstarts 2020 with fun-packed Manila show
Rose Carmelle Lacuata,
ABS-CBN News
Published Jan 27, 2020 12:38 PM PHT

MANILA -- Korean boy group WINNER just made the Lunar New Year holiday for their Philippine Inner Circle more memorable with their fun-filled Manila show.
MANILA -- Korean boy group WINNER just made the Lunar New Year holiday for their Philippine Inner Circle more memorable with their fun-filled Manila show.
The group, who was supposed to have their second performance in the Philippines in 2019, made up for their cancelled show by giving their best during the Manila stop of their "Cross" tour on Saturday.
The group, who was supposed to have their second performance in the Philippines in 2019, made up for their cancelled show by giving their best during the Manila stop of their "Cross" tour on Saturday.
Yoon, Mino, Jinu and Hoony started their three-hour long concert with a performance of their hit songs "Everyday," "Love Me Love Me," "Island," and "Really Really."
Yoon, Mino, Jinu and Hoony started their three-hour long concert with a performance of their hit songs "Everyday," "Love Me Love Me," "Island," and "Really Really."
@yg_winnercity performing "Really Really" during their #WINNERCROSSTOURManila concert at the Mall of Asia Arena. pic.twitter.com/6zIGptQ72h
— Rose Carmelle Lacuata (@carmellelacuata) January 25, 2020
@yg_winnercity performing "Really Really" during their #WINNERCROSSTOURManila concert at the Mall of Asia Arena. pic.twitter.com/6zIGptQ72h
— Rose Carmelle Lacuata (@carmellelacuata) January 25, 2020
The group then went on to greet their fans, promising to make up for their cancelled 2019 show.
The group then went on to greet their fans, promising to make up for their cancelled 2019 show.
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And they did make up for it with both their solo and group performances.
And they did make up for it with both their solo and group performances.
After performing a couple more of their songs, including "Empty," "Raining and "OMG," they moved on to their solo stages.
After performing a couple more of their songs, including "Empty," "Raining and "OMG," they moved on to their solo stages.
First up was Hoony, who showed off his moves that earned him the main dancer position, performing "Flamenco" and "Serenade."
First up was Hoony, who showed off his moves that earned him the main dancer position, performing "Flamenco" and "Serenade."
Winner's Lee Seunghoon sings "Flamenco" for his solo stage. #WINNERCROSSTOUR pic.twitter.com/XiQzbqx9Er
— April Benjamin ★ (@aprbenjamin) January 25, 2020
Winner's Lee Seunghoon sings "Flamenco" for his solo stage. #WINNERCROSSTOUR pic.twitter.com/XiQzbqx9Er
— April Benjamin ★ (@aprbenjamin) January 25, 2020
Jinu performed next, showing off his boy-next-door charms with his debut song "Call Anytime."
Jinu performed next, showing off his boy-next-door charms with his debut song "Call Anytime."
Jinu says "Call Anytime." This song is his debut single as a solo artist. #WINNERCROSSTOUR pic.twitter.com/j1OVDga8dM
— April Benjamin ★ (@aprbenjamin) January 25, 2020
Jinu says "Call Anytime." This song is his debut single as a solo artist. #WINNERCROSSTOUR pic.twitter.com/j1OVDga8dM
— April Benjamin ★ (@aprbenjamin) January 25, 2020
When it was his turn, Yoon, WINNER's maknae leader, showed off his powerful vocals as he performed "Wind" from their latest EP (extended play) "Cross."
When it was his turn, Yoon, WINNER's maknae leader, showed off his powerful vocals as he performed "Wind" from their latest EP (extended play) "Cross."
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Maknae leader Kang Seungyoon sings "Wind" from Winner's latest EP "Cross." #WINNERCROSSTOUR pic.twitter.com/bD6FS6fLMw
— April Benjamin ★ (@aprbenjamin) January 25, 2020
Maknae leader Kang Seungyoon sings "Wind" from Winner's latest EP "Cross." #WINNERCROSSTOUR pic.twitter.com/bD6FS6fLMw
— April Benjamin ★ (@aprbenjamin) January 25, 2020
Finally it was Mino's turn to perform his solo hit song, "Fiance," sending the fans into a frenzy with his amazing stage presence.
Finally it was Mino's turn to perform his solo hit song, "Fiance," sending the fans into a frenzy with his amazing stage presence.
WATCH: Winner's Mino performs "Fiance" from his solo album XX. #WINNERCROSSTOURManila pic.twitter.com/hwzwZincpI
— April Benjamin ★ (@aprbenjamin) January 25, 2020
WATCH: Winner's Mino performs "Fiance" from his solo album XX. #WINNERCROSSTOURManila pic.twitter.com/hwzwZincpI
— April Benjamin ★ (@aprbenjamin) January 25, 2020
But nothing the members did would have prepared Filipino fans for what they did next.
But nothing the members did would have prepared Filipino fans for what they did next.
In the latter half of their concert, Yoon announced that Hoony prepared something especially for their Filipino inseo (an abbreviation of their official fan club name, Inner Circle), and though most fans may have thought about it, they still lost it when the opening notes of the hit OPM song, "Tala" started playing.
In the latter half of their concert, Yoon announced that Hoony prepared something especially for their Filipino inseo (an abbreviation of their official fan club name, Inner Circle), and though most fans may have thought about it, they still lost it when the opening notes of the hit OPM song, "Tala" started playing.
Hoony doing a solo "Tala" performance #WINNERCROSSTOURManila pic.twitter.com/ScbF3zx9SE
— Rose Carmelle Lacuata (@carmellelacuata) January 25, 2020
Hoony doing a solo "Tala" performance #WINNERCROSSTOURManila pic.twitter.com/ScbF3zx9SE
— Rose Carmelle Lacuata (@carmellelacuata) January 25, 2020
Upon seeing the reaction from the fans, the rest of the group decided to learn the steps from Hoony, and soon it became a group performance.
Upon seeing the reaction from the fans, the rest of the group decided to learn the steps from Hoony, and soon it became a group performance.
Bonus clip: Hoony teaching Yoon, Mino and Jinu the "Tala" dance. #WINNERCROSSTOURManila pic.twitter.com/eDpRQ069ck
— Rose Carmelle Lacuata (@carmellelacuata) January 25, 2020
Bonus clip: Hoony teaching Yoon, Mino and Jinu the "Tala" dance. #WINNERCROSSTOURManila pic.twitter.com/eDpRQ069ck
— Rose Carmelle Lacuata (@carmellelacuata) January 25, 2020
Of course, WINNER's concert wouldn't be complete without a performance of their latest hit, "Soso."
Of course, WINNER's concert wouldn't be complete without a performance of their latest hit, "Soso."
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SOSO #WINNERCROSSTOURManila pic.twitter.com/hL9ne6Xa2d
— April Benjamin ★ (@aprbenjamin) January 25, 2020
SOSO #WINNERCROSSTOURManila pic.twitter.com/hL9ne6Xa2d
— April Benjamin ★ (@aprbenjamin) January 25, 2020
As they were about to end their performance, the members donned their traditional hanbok and wished their Filipino fans a prosperous Lunar New Year.
As they were about to end their performance, the members donned their traditional hanbok and wished their Filipino fans a prosperous Lunar New Year.
Wearing traditional Korean clothes or hanbok, Yoon, Mino, Hoony and Jinu tell PH Inner Circles "Maligayang Bagong Taon."
The Manila stop of CROSS tour coincides with the Lunar New Year. #WINNERCROSSTOURManila pic.twitter.com/hNxMmokZKz
— April Benjamin ★ (@aprbenjamin) January 25, 2020
Wearing traditional Korean clothes or hanbok, Yoon, Mino, Hoony and Jinu tell PH Inner Circles "Maligayang Bagong Taon."
— April Benjamin ★ (@aprbenjamin) January 25, 2020
The Manila stop of CROSS tour coincides with the Lunar New Year. #WINNERCROSSTOURManila pic.twitter.com/hNxMmokZKz
Before they said goodbye, WINNER thanked their fans for their support, and promised to return in the future.
Before they said goodbye, WINNER thanked their fans for their support, and promised to return in the future.
The last time the four-member group performed in the country was in November 2018, which was also their first concert in the country as a headlining act since they performed at 2NE1's "All or Nothing" concert in 2014.
The last time the four-member group performed in the country was in November 2018, which was also their first concert in the country as a headlining act since they performed at 2NE1's "All or Nothing" concert in 2014.
WINNER's Asia tour consists of performances in Seoul, Taipei, Jakarta, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, and Singapore.
WINNER's Asia tour consists of performances in Seoul, Taipei, Jakarta, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, and Singapore.
The K-pop boy group made their debut in 2014 and was formed through a reality survival program "WIN: Who Is Next.
The K-pop boy group made their debut in 2014 and was formed through a reality survival program "WIN: Who Is Next.
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The Manila leg of WINNER's “Cross” tour was made possible by YG Entertainment, Pulp Live World and Live Nation.
The Manila leg of WINNER's “Cross” tour was made possible by YG Entertainment, Pulp Live World and Live Nation.
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