Spring arrived in Manila on June 10 as PARK BOM held her first fan concert titled You and I at the New Frontier Theater.

A member of the ever-iconic K-pop girl group 2NE1, PARK BOM is known for her powerful vocals, killer fashion sense, and innate elegance. Her fanbase BOMSHELLs and 2NE1 fans BLACKJACKs showed up, clad in their best BOM-inspired outfits, matched with their fervent desire to see their idol.

2NE1’s “FIRE” blasted through the speakers, heralding PARK BOM’s entrance to the stage. She was welcomed with the loudest cheers and screams. This was followed by her soulful rendition of “Spring” to which the crowd heartily sang along to.

“You and I” was the title of her first solo single which was released in 2009 when she was a member of 2NE1. In 2023, the title just hits home as the fan concert centered around PARK BOM and her BOMSHELLs who have been with her from the start. The two-hour event also was an opportunity for fans to get to know BOM more and interact with her. During a short interview, she revealed bits of trivia about herself. When asked what song she listens to most these days, she answered “Die for You” by The Weeknd. She also stated that her biggest musical inspirations are Mariah Carey and Sandara Park.

Fierce dance battles were also held with the selected members of the crowd as participants. Like the queen that she is, PARK BOM sat on a gold-accented white Victorian chair as she watched them flex their best dance moves to the music of “FIRE”, “I Am the Best” and “I Don’t Care”, all 2NE1 hits. The winners got to have a photo with her onstage plus a printed Polaroid selfie as a take-home gift. In the middle of performances, she also went down the stage to interact with her fans.

When it was time for her to take a photo with the crowd, a surprise video made by her fans was projected on the screen. It showed clips from her time as a 2NE1 member up to the present as well as messages from fans. BOM couldn’t hold back her tears as she watched. She thanked everyone who came to her fan concert and said “Mahal ko kayo”.

PARK BOM You and I 1st Fan Concert in Manila Setlist
FIRE (Intro)
Spring
4:44
Don’t Cry
My Lover
Shameful
Someday
Do Re Mi Fa Sol
You and I
Lovely

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PARK BOM You & I 1st Fan Concert is presented by Nuewave Events and Productions. Special thanks to Neuwave Events and Productions.

Words by Sandra Mae Laureano; Photos by Sandra Mae Laureano and Richard Esguerra