K-pop group ATEEZ caps world tour with amazing Manila show

K-pop boy band ATEEZ wrapped up their world tour with an impressive concert in Manila. 

ATEEZ’s Seonghwa, San, Mingi, Hongjoong, Yunho, Yeosang and Wooyoung held the finale of “The Fellowship: Break The Wall” on Sept. 16 at Araneta Coliseum. Member Jongho was unable to join due to injury. 

K-pop boy band ATEEZ performing at their concert in Manila on Sept. 16 at Araneta Coliseum (Jonathan Hicap)

The new tour spanned 11 months starting in Seoul in October 2022. From there, ATEEZ went to the US, Canada, Japan, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, England, Spain, Denmark, France, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Singapore and the Philippines.

They have also achieved success in their music. Their latest album, “The World EP. 2: Outlaw,” 1,555,360 copies in June and placed second on the monthly album chart, according to Hanteo Chart. 

Opening the show with “Halazia,” ATEEZ also performed “Answer,” “The Ring.” “HALA HALA (Hearts Awakened, Live Alive),” “Dazzling Light,” “Mist,” “Aurora,” and “Sunrise.”

“This is our second time to visit the Philippines. Who came the last time?” said Hongjoong. 

In September last year, ATEEZ performed at a K-pop show together with iKON and GOT7’s Youngjae. 

“This moment is special to me,” said Mingi. 

Their set list also included “Illusion,” “Wave,” “Win,” “Horizon,” “Wonderland,” “Bouncy,” “Thanxx,” “Good Lil Boy,” “The Leaders,” “To The Beat,” “Say My Name,” “Guerrilla,” “Turbulence,” “Celebrate,” “From,” and “The Real.”

ATEEZ presented a diverse and rich setlist and showcased their dance moves and performance. 

Filipino Atinys, on the other hand, showed their massive support for ATEEZ, cheering and screaming from start to finish. 

As the concert drew to a close, ATEEZ members expressed happiness to see their Filipino fans again but also a bit of sadness that it was their last stop for the world tour. 

“To be honest, this is our last stop for ‘Break the Wall.’ But this is actually our second time to come here. But one thing that we are sure of is, I think today was much hotter than before. We’ll make sure to come back with a better performance,” said Mingi. 

Wooyoung, said, “First of all, it is an honor that we got to end our ‘Break the Wall tour here in the Philippines. Just like Mingi said, we’re gonna come back as eight members so let’s meet again.” 

“First of all, we are  happy that we are able to wrap up our world tour here in Manila. Our 11-month tour, we did see happy moments from all of you. I always see that words can never be big enough to express how I feel about you. Today too, I can’t express more. I just wanna say thank you so much and we will always work hard to become artists that you are proud of. We would like to say thank you to everyone who has been on this tour and Atiny (fans), we really love you. Thank you so much. You are the best,” said Hongjoong.  

K-pop boy band ATEEZ performing at their concert in Manila on Sept. 16 at Araneta Coliseum (Jonathan Hicap)

Yeosang said he felt sad knowing that it would be their last performance for the tour. 

“Actually since yesterday, I was kinda feeling sad that today would be our last performance for the world tour. Seeing wholeheartedly our Atinys were cheering for us, we are so happy tonight. During our time, we got to meet a lot of Atinys and also make countless memories with Atinys. I can say that this is an unforgettable memory for me in my life. We’ll make sure to come back better,” said Yeosang.  

San recalled that he visited the Philippines when he was young. 

“When I was young, I went to the Philippines with my mother. I can’t forget the memories. Today I made memories because you guys are there. So, I love you so much,” he said. 

Seonghwa quipped, “Actually, as we returned to Manila this time, I realized something. Rather than the weather of the Philippines, Atinys are much hotter.” 

“Through our performance today, we will conclude our “Break the Wall’ tour. During our performance, there is one discovery that I made: that in my life, my reason would be our Atinys. Thinking how I would get to meet  much more memories with our Atinys in the future, I’m already happy. Also, this time, representing Jongho and to all our members, I would like to say that all of you did a great job. I love you so much,” added Seonghwa. 

Yunho said, “Today, we got to conclude our ‘Break the Wall’ tour. During our stages tonight, the memories of our previous stages went in my mind. Through this tour, I’m sure I got to grow as an individual and I think I wouldn’t be able to do this if it wasn’t thanks to our Atinys.” 

He added, “There’s one thing that I would like to tell you all. Atinys, wherever you are in hardship, whenever you are in a hard time, whenever you want to sit down, we will make sure to do better to serve as your energy. I love you all. Mahal ko kayo [I love you], Atinys.”

The ATEEZ “The Fellowship: Break The Wall” in Manila was presented by Wilbros Live.