Love was truly in the air as the cast of Love in the Air spread good vibes in Manila!

The Manila BL Thai fans were given a treat when the sensational quartet cast of Love in the Air finally visited the Philippines! Boss, Noeul, Peat, and Fort who played Payu, Rain, Prapai, and Sky, respectively made a stop in SM North EDSA SkyDome last April 22, 2023, for a night of games, fun, and memories + kilig to the Filipino fans for their Asian tour, presented by Wish Us Luck Entertainment.

The ensemble did not fall short with fan service as the two couples, BossNoeul and FortPeat adoration for each other transcended from the screens and to real life throughout the night, even the in-between moments of song performances and fan interactive games.

With four big personalities on stage, there are also four big things that happened during and before the fan meet, and here’s how it went down:

Meet With the Press

Ahead of their fan meet, they met with the members of the press to share their love for Filipino fans, excitement, and thoughts about their careers. We asked them four questions that revealed how they prepared for the tour, their thoughts about their fans, each other, and the Love in the Air Series.

Philippine Concerts: You are now embarking on a fan meeting with stops in different Asian cities. How did you prepare for this tour?

Noeul: First, I have to be physically fit and mentally fit to be ready to meet the love of the fans.

Boss: Other than the show itself, each country has a different culture, so I also recognize that I will tailor each show to each country.

Peat: Other than that, I also prepared for the tour by eating! I also want to try different cuisines in each country because this is something I can share with the local fans.

Fort: On top of what everyone said, I also prepared to learn a bit of the language in each country so I can communicate with the fans because it would be nice if we can all understand each other.

PC: What are you most excited about your fan meeting in Manila and what memories do you wish your fans to remember most in this fan meeting?

Fort: I really want the fans to be happy. We heard some fans fly all the way to Thailand to meet us, but now we’re finally here to be close to the fans and to share the joy of being together.

Peat: I want you all to know that this fan meeting is another way to get close together. I want us to enjoy and laugh together.

Noeul: On top of what they all said, I want to see all the laughter. I want to remember this for a long time.

PC: Take us back to the moment all of you first met. What was your initial impression of one another, and did it change as you got to know one another?

Peat: I think it’s like the first time you meet a stranger. There are a lot of things you don’t know about each other, but right now, it’s something I’m actually happy about because all four of us are very open to each other now. We have removed the barrier we had as strangers from day 1 and we are very close. I am happy that we are all together for this project.

PC: Among the scenes in Love in the Air, which one was the most memorable and why?

Boss: It’s very hard to pick one! The reason for this is that this is the first time I (we) became a leader in a show. So every part of the series is a memorable moment for us. We try our best as well because the producers try their best to make the show possible so we really cannot pick. It’s tough for the first time and every minute is a good experience for us.

A fun meet with the Love in the Air cast

A fan meeting is always full of interactive games and question-and-answer portions that will reveal more of the artist’s thoughts. The games the foursome prepared not only included these but also involved lucky fans from the crowd in some competitions! Here are the portions that ensued during the event that gave the fans extra zing that will be filed in their memories for a very long time:

Forecast the Weather with BossNoeul

In this segment, BossNoeul sat with the host and they have two slogans with them that represent the symbol of each, Rain symbol for Noeul and Storm symbol for Boss. The game is to put the pickets up when the answer to the questions that will follow corresponds to the person more. Among the questions that are memorable is “Who cries a lot”, which both of them agree is Boss, Boss claims he cries a lot because he’s a sensitive person. Another is “Who gives the warmest hugs” which also answers Boss.

And even before the host asks for a “sample” for the fans, Boss already extended his arms to welcome Noeul in his arms. The spiciest question is “Who is the better kisser,” which caused a wave of frenzy among the crowd. The two boys freaked out a little with their fans before answering the question, even causing Noeul to stand from his seat. They teased the crowd by saying, “You have to watch the show first to know who kisses better!” but proceed to almost make everyone almost faint anyway when Boss held Noeul’s chin and laughs to tease the crowd. What. A. Tease!

Be a Cloud Expert with FortPeat

This game put FortPeat’s soulmate radar to the test when two boys were given identical boards, with cloud-shaped answers plastered on them. The game is the couple has to guess the answer to each question that talks about the likes, habits, aspirations, and ideas of each. Some memorable moments are when asked, “What is Peat’s most embarrassing moment?” Fort could not answer because he couldn’t read the choices, which caused him to break down a little in Peat’s arms. Another is “What is Fort’s most memorable moment?” in which they both got right with the answer: “Becoming a Love in the Air actor.” A question about “What is Peat’s dream role?” which the fans already know: Luffy from One Piece if will ever have a live actions series. And “What is Fort’s favorite subject in school?” which the fans coached both of them into answering Science. Like idols, like fans!

Wind in my Eye with the Fans!

How often do you get eye contact with your idol? Chances are slim when fan meetings or concerts ensue, especially when you’re trying to get your idol’s attention with thousands of fans doing the same thing. So how lucky are these fans who got to go on stage and challenge the cast of Love in the Air with a game that tests how long you can look them in the eye? VERY. Fans of the charismatic boys went into full sugar high when four lucky fans came on stage and battled with our very handsome cast to win a prize in the end! The rule is to not blink, not look away and maintain eye contact with the actor the fans were assigned to. (Editor’s Note: I personally wouldn’t be able to handle that.)

Boss and Noeul competed first with two fans, but the gaze of the couple was so strong that the girls lost within 9 seconds! What charisma they hold! Naturally, the FortPeat couple is up to compete next, and noticeably, Peat and the girl he was competing with got closer and closer until Peat got defeated! One point for the fans! As a prize, the girls won exclusive Polaroid pictures with the boys they competed with taken on stage! Note that that picture is only one of a kind in the world! This is a fangirl’s/fanboy’s dream come true!

Guess What’s In the Box with the Fans

A popular game that produces funny reactions from celebrities is Guess the Item in the Box and this fan meeting borrowed the game for the night. The fans this time will compete if they can guess what items are inside the box and if they win, they get a Polaroid shot with one of the boys on stage!

Fans showed their skill in the game by winning and snagging the prize by guessing ‘steel wool’ as the item and the boys cutely played with the item after, even putting them on their heads as a hat. This already shows that the Thai actors are comfortable with their crowd, by showing off their goofy side. Why wouldn’t they be comfortable when Filipinos are always dubbed as the best audience in the world, no matter how big or small the event is? This is proven right when the fourth big thing that happened during the fan meeting was orchestrated by the fans themselves.

Tune in the Air with Love in the Air cast

The third big thing of the night is the musical segments. Not only are the foursome good in acting but they’re very accomplished in the musical aspect too! They opened the fan meet with a song called “Love in the Air”, an OST for their Love in the Air series, a soft ballad that stressed each of the boys’ soft voices. You can tell that the fans really prepared for the fan meeting when the whole SkyDome started singing along with the boys.

Of course, the whole series wouldn’t be complete if each couple didn’t have a song. Boss and Noeul, who were first highlighted in the series as a couple, sang a more upbeat OST, “My Strongest Love.” This performance was before the question-and-answer game ensued, which gave us a taste of what the couple prepared for the Filipino fans as they teased the crowd with small interactions. Wearing matching oversized black get-ups, they got closer and closer, driving the fans a little crazier with the smaller distance from each other.

Of course, the adorable FortPeat have their own song, and they sang it together in matching jean fashion. They sang “Never Say”, another OST from the series, which is a sway-inducing song that fits the boys’ sweet voices. FortPeat had all the unsubtle looks at each other, the bumping of shoulders, and the putting-the-arm around moments were seen on stage and set a different frenzy to the crowd.

From here on, you can already see the distinction between BossNoeul and the FortPeat couples. While the first couple thrived with teasing the fans, the second couple wasn’t even hesitating with the skin ship, as they are the obvious playful painted couple, whereas BossNoeul‌ is more serious, chill, and subtle. As different as the couples are from each other, all four of them know exactly which buttons to press to push the fans on the edge. That marks what a good entertainer is, and it’s clear that the four actors are great ones.

All four of them covered a song called “เหม่อไม่ได้มอง (Your Sights)”, a song that was originally a soundtrack from another BL Thai series called “7 Years of Love” from the same entertainment that produced LITA. This portion highlighted BossNoeul’s love team and FortPeat was even the culprit of some moments that shook the event when they pushed Boss and Noeul closer to each other while the song ensued. (Editor’s note: I’m convinced my jaw dropped when they got too close to each other’s faces and smiled at each other. In front of my salad?! I can’t.)

The puppy-like and energetic couple FortPeat were also spotlighted with their own cover of a song, again from the “7 Years of Love”, “เธอคือโลกทั้งใบ (My world)”. The couple was smiling cutely all the way, even holding hands on the stage as they performed the song, each moment being another cause of a screaming wave, which the fans seem to can’t get enough of.

And as true as Boss’ words during the press conference, they prepared a lot for the Filipino fans by bringing a little of our culture to their stage! Clad in Barong Tagalog, they sang a classic Filipino song, “Closer You and I,” by our very own Gino Padilla while throwing out souvenirs to the fans! What a great way to end the evening! I’m sure a lot of Filipino fans will appreciate the effort the boys have put through to be closer to their fans here!

Fans with a chance of love and affection

After taking a small break from all the musical performances and the games that happened throughout the night, the four boys returned to the stage and looked even more dashing when they wore Barong Tagalog in pure white. Don’t we love men in white? This portion was jam-packed with love fans are trying to give their idols with actions speaking louder than words.

First, they showed a surprise video of the journey of the four handsome men with LITA scenes after the boys took a crowd picture. There was also fan banner support that the lovely fans wholeheartedly raised while a fan project cake was served to the boys on stage. Fun fact, Fort shared these cakes in his Instagram stories!

There was also a big cloth banner with four chibi pictures of the boys in the middle, surrounded by handwritten messages from the fans, where you can see that the boys were previewing and reading the messages on stage. They also prepared a birthday cake for Noeul, and even though he will celebrate it on May 19, they still gave him a Filipino-styled birthday song greeting. There was even a food support present that was collaborated by multiple fan bases, food baskets and gift bags, and personalized light sticks. The dedication was evident, the passion overflowing and love is indeed in the air with all of this support obviously well-thought and executed perfectly. Congratulations to the fan bases who made it all possible! It was very clear that the boys were overwhelmed and thankful for all the effort you provided!

The night ended with perk ticket holders spending more time with the boys with a hi-bye session, a photo with the actors, from group to solo that corresponds according to the ticket holder’s tiers, and a special poster signing for the Rain ticket tier holders.

There is no truer phrase other than love is in the air when the four handsome Thai actors reciprocated the love to their fans with effort and ample studying to get to know the Filipino fans better with all the gimmicks they pulled to relate to them better. And as always, Filipino fans do not fall short in giving it all out to show that they are the best fans in the world, with enthusiastic cheers and fan projects that show that there is no greater force in the universe than love that breaks the language barriers. Nothing stopped the love of the Filipino BL Thai fans that night and we are sure that even though the boys gave their all to make the fans happy, the fans will always be hungry and enthusiastic for more.

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The Seasons of Love: Love in the Air Fan Meeting in Manila 2023 was presented by MeMindY and Wish Us Luck. Special thanks to Wish Us Luck for the invitation to the event.

Photos and words by Arielle Elep; Press conference video by Randall Viloria