Our Colorful Nightlights (Kpop World Music Festival in Manila 2019년6월9일)

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Easily entering the arena, it had been a while when I first came to the MOA Arena and specifically to the lower box section. Very noticeably, it got me thinking why many seats were not covered, other fellows would have been there. Full credit to my daddy who granted my wish to be present in the colorful light ocean for the night. He was even teased by workmates thinking it would be him to go upon their second of knowledge. My seat had me seemingly seeing nearer despite being in the same section, but it is because I am seated by the (right) side and there isn't a section directly below us anymore. Lower box A before costed more as the location is behind the VIP and proportioned by the middle. Here are some scenes while waiting:

1. Every time a fan screams, everybody else hollers. Some laugh.

2. Female ReVeluv: When I say "Red", you say "Velvet"! Red?!

Everyone: Velvet!

(repeated thrice)

3. Male ReVeluv: Mahal na mahal kita Irene! (I love you so much Irene!)

Female ReVeluv:Akin lang si Irene! (Irene is only mine!)

Male ReVeluv: Akin siya! (She's mine!)

...

Male ReVeluv: Irene asawa ko! (Irene my wife!)

Female ReVeluv: Sabi kong akin lang si Irene! (I said Irene is only mine!)

4. Female NCTzen: When I say "Johnny", you say "daddy"! Johnny?!

VIP Lower Box: Daddy!

(Repeated once)

5. Female NCTzen: Give Johnny more lines!

Me: Ne! (Yes!)

Everyone from my section happened to stare at me. Deep isn't it? Haha.

Unexpectedly, Ryan Bang turned out to be the host and interpreter who earned our laughs. Some of his lines were:

1. While the introduction: "Bulol ako sa Tagalog, bulol rin ako sa Korean. (I lisp in Tagalog and I also lisp in Korean.)"

2. When talking of more Kpop events in Manila: "Sana ako rin. Bakit? Koryano din naman ako ah! (Me too. Why not? I'm also Korean!)"

3. After Kim Sohee's sexy cover performance: "Sana ako na lang yung upuan. (Wishing to be the chair.)"

4. As for Kim Donghan's request: "May utang daw siya. (He has a debt.)"

Kim Donghan: (Korean) When I sing "Record me~", sing it with me.

Ryan Bang: Kapag...ganoon daw... (he could not say the line like how Kim Donghan sung it haha)

5. Elris said about coming back to the country and since their Choi Bella had a leg injury...

"Babalik daw sila kapag wala na siyang pilay. (They will return if she isn't injured anymore.)"

6. About NCT 127: "Alam kong sila naman ang pinunta niyo dito. (I know they are your reason for attending.)"

7. During Lee Taeyong's introoduction: "Ano daw? (What's he saying?)"

So it started with Elris' Kim Sohee and she was cool.

-Mannequin-Trish (dance break)

-Spotlight

-Talk (She mentioned being with Kriesha Chu on Kpop Star.)

-Hurry Up

-Bloom-Son Gain (cover)

Next was Kim Donghan from JBJ who appeared to have that passion.

-Sunset

-Goodnight Kiss

-Talk (He wanted to explore the beaches of the Philippines.)

-Record Me

-Focus

-Idea

Again unforeseen, upon Ryan Bang's special mention, from the VIP lower box was the presence of our Mega Star Sharon Cuneta and her daughter Miel. Besides being a Blink, I did not think that she is an NCTzen. Then Elris came up on stage and they were truly synchronized and catchy.

-Summer Dream

-Will Be Mine

-Talk (Wondering why there were only four performing was answered when the Choi Bella who was announced injured followed up with them. Hoping she is better now.)

-We, First

-Heart Bank

-Pow Pow

I may not be a fan of the first artists but I can admit how talented and good they are. I wish for them to keep up on the scene. It was also nice how others like me cheered for them despite not stanning.

With the mention of us NCTzens, NCT 127 finally showed themselves. Noises were made in an instant. With Winwin in WayV, the other nine were able to be with us. They were really that awesome.

-Fire Truck

-Cherry Bomb

-Talk (What I shouted for every member:

Johnny Seo-Oh Daddy!

Lee Haechan-*name* *should've been Full Sun*

Jung Jaehyun-Jeffrey!

Lee Taeyong-*name* *should've been TY Track*

[Lee Taeyong: Salamat pu!]

[NCTzen Momma Sharon was crazy for JaeYong.]

Nakamoto Yuta-Oniisan! Oniisan! [Brother!] Yuta! Ang ganda mo [You're beautiful]! [thrice]

[Fan from my right even agreed to it with her smile and rising forefinger.]

[Happy to have a co-Yuta stan from the left too.]

Moon Taeil-Taeil oppa saengil chukhahamnida! [Happy birthday Taeil!] *advanced for 14*

Kim Jungwoo-Junguwu!

[From the left: Skarut! Lucas!]

[It was Kim Jungwoo's first time in the country.]

Kim Doyoung-*name*

From the translation, Lee Taeyong commented on how the Filipino fans possess the highest energy. When Johnny Seo revealed of wanting to come back to the country, the yell from the audience was "Neo City in Manila!!!". Throughout that, I was eagerly listening and honestly I could feel Nakamoto Yuta clearly staring at our section that made me look at him deeply. As if we were glancing at one another.)

-Simon Says

-Regular (Korean ver.)

-Superhuman

Lastly, the lovely and colorful Red Velvet~

-Red Flavor

-Power Up

-Talk (I shouted "Eonnie! Neomu areumdawoyo! (You are so beautiful!)" and kept on cheering for them individually. Park Joy shared about a sibling of hers who studies in the Philippines and wished to see him again soon. The best part was when Bae Irene asked if we want to watch them or them to come back and all chanted "Solo con!" repetitively and they indeed felt that. SM is wrong for not sending their artists here for their own concerts. Many would go.)

-Moonlight Melody

-Bad Boy

-RBB

After all those, Ryan Bang announced that there will be another KWMF soon with the artists unsure and him not taking the hosting, ending the show with acknowledgements. I had the quick sense of missing them and being unable to leave once more. As many of us stay put by the shade outside the arena due to the rain, I was having hopes of seeing them nearer however I had to go under my umbrella. If only I was Sharon Cuneta who managed to have a picture with NCT 127...

To the fellow cheering fans, concerned kindred & best friends, funny host Ryan Bang, our good example Sharon Cuneta, those in-charge who brought them here, beloved favorites who glimmered all night, daddy who let it happen, dear Lord, a big thank you!