TREASURE and PH Teumes Teamed Up for an Electrifying and Moving HELLO Tour in Manila
TREASURE and Philippine Teumes crafted a stellar concert that never stopped dazzling with tremendous intensity, untouchable performances of outstanding live vocals, powerful raps, energizing dances, and immaculate harmony, backed by an outstanding stage production and with Teulights shining brilliantly and proudly.
Choi Hyunsuk, Jihoon, Yoshi, Junkyu, Yoon Jaehyuk, Asahi, Haruto, Doyoung, Park Jeongwoo, and So Junghwan completely dominated the Philippine concert stage from the opening through the encore stages of the 2023 TREASURE TOUR [HELLO] IN MANILA, showcasing TREASURE’s formidable abilities, solid skills, charming personalities, and commanding stage presence. Philippine Teumes returned the fervor with relentless vigor and endearing fan initiatives, giving the boys an unforgettable hello that made saying goodbye tough.
Even before the event began, the atmosphere inside the arena was electric as fans unceasingly chanted their support for the boy group with cheer after cheer. And when Choi Hyunsuk, Jihoon, Yoshi, Junkyu, Yoon Jaehyuk, Asahi, Haruto, Doyoung, Park Jeongwoo, and So Junghwan ascended the stage, the crowd erupted in thunderous excitement, giving them the loudest and warmest welcome.
Witnessing TREASURE perform on their own concert stage last April 14 and 15 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena was a proud moment and a shared dream realized. It sparked memories of their beginning in YG Treasure Box and seeing them carry heavy expectations and people’s doubts, and now watching with pride as they move forward relentlessly with love and support from thousands of people.
From YG Treasure Box to their Own Concert Stage: Philippines says “HELLO” to TREASURE
With Choi Hyunsuk’s “Are you ready for this?! Let’s go, Philippines!”, TREASURE officially opened the Philippine leg of their ongoing first concert tour with “JIKJIN”, their debut title song “BOY”, and “I LOVE YOU”.
Let’s remember where we started. We can do it.
CHOI HYUN SUK from the vcr played during the concert
The feelings of nostalgia persisted strongly when the boys returned with “Going Crazy”, the pre-debut song that they first performed in YG Treasure Box and was later on added to their first studio album, The First Step: TREASURE EFFECT. Teumes put all of their efforts into singing along to the undeniably fan-favorite tune as soon as the first note filled the arena. Adding to the elation, the boy group performed “Come to Me” and “B.L.T. (Bling Like This)” with charm.
Following a spectacular opening set for the HELLO Tour in Manila, Choi Hyunsuk, Jihoon, Yoshi, Junkyu, Yoon Jaehyuk, Asahi, Haruto, Doyoung, Park Jeongwoo, and So Junghwan greeted the Filipino crowd with their trademark introduction, “Find Your TREASURE! Hello, we are TREASURE!” After nine months since making their local stage debut in July 2022, each member remarked how eager they were to get back on the local concert stage and reconnect with their fans.
Jihoon said, “I love you! Mahal kita! Let’s have fun today.” The other members shared this sentiment, expressing their wish and promise for a fun-filled evening of music and lasting memories for all — a promise they kept as an undeniably spectacular and remarkable concert unfolded that evening.
They then sang breathtaking and touching renditions of “SLOW MOTION” and “IT’S OKAY” which further showcased their incredible singing skills, rap prowess, and flawless harmonies.
Following a VCR in which they sweetly expressed how much they missed their fans with handwritten words, TREASURE came back on stage to perform “HELLO” and “CLAP!” from their second extended play, The Second Step: Chapter Two, which has been certified double platinum by South Korea’s Circle Album Chart. TREASURE and Teumes then joined forces for an unplanned duet of “CLAP!” before the boy group resumed performance mode with a delightful staging of another crowd favorite, “DARARI,” which featured the TikTok dance made by fans in the choreography.
TREASURE then performed a beautiful rendition of “Orange” and as the stage lift rose, the members looked tenderly at the crowd that welcomed them back with open arms and proud cheers. Hands raised up, Teumes teamed up with the boys in “Hold It In”.
I think that last stage was really touching.
DOYOUNG
An adorable ment with Jihoon, Junkyu, Yoon Jaehyuk, Doyoung, Park Jeongwoo, and So Junghwan while the rest of the members prepare for the next stages. They asked for recommendations from the fans on what to eat in Manila to which fans responded with adobo, Jollibee, among others. Cheers erupted when the boys began giving pick-up lines in Taglish. It was a cute interaction to watch as the fans playfully replied to the pick-up lines.
Asahi and Haruto returned to the stage to rock it with “Thank You”, and the boy group’s rap line—Choi Hyunsuk, Yoshi, and Haruto—delivered an explosive performance of “VolKno”. There was no time for energy to wane with the live band on the tour amplifying the anticipation that led to TREASURE’s full group return with “MMM,”
TREASURE paid homage to their senior YG Entertainment labelmates iKON and BIGBANG with flawless and charged-up renditions of “Rhythm Ta” and “Bang Bang Bang”.
Teume liked this song very much so I really want to perform it on stage. Teume, thank you!
ASAHI on “THANK YOU”
To show their appreciation, the boys thanked Teumes in Filipino, saying “salamat” and bowing to the crowd. In addition, Choi Hyunsuk, Yoshi, and Haruto spoke about “VolKno” and conveyed their appreciation to Treasure Makers for their love and support, which enabled them to produce a music video to accompany the song. And the enjoyable moments keep coming with sexy dancing to “Rhythm Ta” by Junkyu, Jihoon, and Choi Hyunsuk.
Everyone’s heart went ddu-du ddu-du when TREASURE performed “U” and “MY TREASURE”.
HELLO to a Promise of Forever
Following a short break, TREASURE returned for their encore stages. They performed “EVERYDAY”, a special fan song they released in celebration of their first debut anniversary, and “Best Friend Forever”, an official soundtrack of their web series, The Mysterious Class, and later released as a track in the CD version of The Second Step: Chapter One album.
TREASURE’s return for the encore stages was welcomed by a sea of blue and white on the first day of the concert and rainbow hues on the second. Philippine Treasure Makers illuminated the arena with the special fan project, along with touching banner messages of “Let the Pearl of the Orient Seas TREASURE you” and “No matter how hard it gets, we’ll always say HELLO to our promise of forever.”
Don’t worry. Lean on us. We are not going anywhere, MY TREASURE!
FROM TREASURE MAKERS to TREASURE
As the concert approaches its end, the members gave Treasure Makers heartfelt thanks and messages of appreciation for their love and support. Yoshi termed the concert a “big pleasure” and urged the audience to support them in the future. Choi Hyunsuk, Junkyu, and Park Jeongwoo vowed to deliver stronger performances and give their all to make Treasure Makers proud. “I got so much energy from all of you tonight. And I hope you were also able to get energy from us. I will work harder to be your grown man Jeongwoo. Kita-kita tayo ulit,” Park Jeongwoo said.
Jihoon and Asahi thanked the Philippine Teumes for their unrelenting energy throughout the show. “I wanna say thank you very much because Manila Teume gave us a lot of love. Thank you so much! Mahal kita,” Jihoon said. Asahi added, “Thank you so much for today. You guys gave me amazing love and energy. I wish you happiness all the time. Take care and see you soon.”
You guys have changed my life today. I can’t forget this moment forever. I hope Teume will be the happiest person in the entire world. Love you! Thank you! Salamat! Thank you!
YOON JAEHYUK
Haruto expressed his delight at finally meeting Treasure Makers and performing in front of them again. “Your love and support make me so proud. Thank you always. Take care. Until next time,” he added. So Junghwan echoed his hyungs‘ gratitude and promise. “Today, we had our concert here in Manila. Thanks to Manila Teume, we had a great and amazing time again. I promise to come back here again soon. So please wait for us. Salamat,” he said.
My Treasure Maker, thank you for coming today. I will remember this moment and never forget the love and energy from you all. You are my Teume and I’m your Doyoung. I love you not to the world, but to the universe!
DOYOUNG
Teumes also didn’t let the evening go by without giving Choi Hyunsuk and Haruto a sweet birthday memory. The fans arranged a cake, a birthday banner, and native leis of modern Kalinga design for the boys and sang them a birthday song. The birthday boys were overjoyed and expressed their appreciation for the lovely surprise. Haruto turned 19 on April 5, while Choi Hyunsuk will turn a year older on April 21.
The concert’s finale featured TREASURE performing “DARARI (Rock Version),” “HELLO,” and a remix of “Going Crazy,” “B.L.T.”, and “Orange”. On the second day of the concert, the boy group, who were overwhelmed by the fan initiative, also gave a spontaneous performance of “BEAUTIFUL,” their Japanese digital single that served as the title song for the anime Black Cover.
Less than three years after making their eagerly awaited debut, TREASURE demonstrated through the HELLO Tour that they could stand alone and play on their own concert stage. There was never a dull moment as each performance demonstrated the tremendous talent of each member and their capacity to rule any concert stage.
Ten diamonds, a devoted fandom, two days of unrelenting enthusiasm on one concert stage, and a memory to be cherished forever —TREASURE and Philippine Treasure Makers put on a stunning concert of electrifying performances and high-energy stages, complete with thundering cheers, vibrant and brilliant Teulights, and a commitment to making the evening the best for one another.
This Treasure Maker is proud of TREASURE. The boys she saw courageously take on the challenge of competition in YG Treasure Box, continually confront the skepticism of others, say goodbyes, and shoulder the weight of high expectations carried on and showed to the world what a TREASURE they are.
This Treasure Maker is proud of Choi Hyunsuk, Jihoon, Yoshi, Junkyu, Yoon Jaehyuk, Asahi, Haruto, Doyoung, Park Jeongwoo, and So Junghwan and is not going anywhere.
Words by: Dani Lacson
The 2023 TREASURE TOUR [HELLO] IN MANILA was presented by YG Entertainment and Live Nation Philippines with special thanks to Live Nation Philippines.
This article contains events of Day 1 of the Hello Tour in Manila.
HELLO IN MANILA WAS A BLAST!! always here for TREASURE
It was the best concert, so far. The live vocals, the surreal visuals and insane stage presence of TREASURE are just too impressive. A fan from province that takes 2-3 hours to Manila would still be attending your next concert, my 10 precious boys. TREASURE, JJANG
As a teume I am so proud of Treasure, they’ve come so far. Finally they’re getting now the success that they deserve, as Yedam said before Even if we don’t make it big at first, I want to grow bigger little by little, and it so true.
i’m really proud of you my 10 precious boys.
i had so much fun and i will cherish that wonderful and amazing moments with you for life.
i’m really happy to be part of your first solo concert here in manila.. you guys derserves happiness and the whole universe. you are so loved by millions of people
so please remember that we valued you like diamond.keep shining wherever you are. see you again MY TREASURE SALAMAT MAHAL KO KAYO!!!!