The New Frontier Theater was filled with pearl aqua green lights as the Flaming Charisma of SHINee, CHOI MINHO, held his last stop in Manila for his first solo concert, MEAN: OF MY FIRST last March 16, 2025.

Choi Minho started as a member of legendary KPOP boy group SHINee, and debuted as a solo artist last 2022 through his first EP, “Chase.” Aside from being a total performer, Minho has been one of the most sought-after actors in South Korea, starring in some of the most famous shows such as  “To the Beautiful You,” “Hwarang,” and the most recently released “Romance in the House.”

Minho opened his concert with a powerful bang as he performed his music such as “Would You Mind,” “Affection,” “Came and Left Me,” “Fireworks,” and “Round Kick.” He greeted his fans enthusiastically after his opening stage. “Kamusta kayo? Ako si Minho!” Shawols were hyped up with his electrifying stages along with his live band and amazing dancers. 

Choi Minho certainly loved the energy of his fans and gave his best performances on stage, singing some more of his songs like “Something About U,” “Chase,” “Prove It,” “Call Back,” “Runaway,” and “Slow Down.” Minho also made sure to hype up our Shawol hearts as he sang his group’s song “View” towards the end of the show. Minho also acknowledged his fans’ projects, like banners, pompoms, lightsticks, and fan boards that made the concert experience memorable for Minho and his beloved fans.

“I’m having so much fun… It’s really a great day and I’m sad that I’ll be finishing my concert tonight,” Minho said as he reaches the end of his concert, successfully concluding his concert tour in such a special country – the Philippines. 

Choi Minho promised his fans that he will be coming back to perform and certainly, the Manila stop made him so much happier and he could feel the love and support from his beloved fans. He never forgot to thank everyone who came to cheer for him on such a special night and made sure that his fans felt his happiness from his Manila stop.

MEAN: OF MY FIRST was presented by LSQUARED PRODUCTIONS

Words by Vinny Real