Words and photos by Danica Lacson

The King of Fan Service was here!

Global superstar and GOT7 member BamBam gave Philippine Ahgases a week-to-remember with back-to-back events in the country.

The Thai singer kicked off his busy week in the Philippines with a fansigning event last July 26 at The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu — the first ever fansigning event by a K-Pop artist in the Queen City of the South. Ahgases who participated in the event enjoyed a fun day as the GOT7 member did not hold back in giving them the best fansign experience.

Aside from requesting that the acrylic barrier separating him from fans be removed, BamBam also gamely granted fans’ requests, including saying “Forda gwapo this person” and hopping into the Extraordinary Attorney Woo trend. Truly the king of fan service, the GOT7 member treated everyone at the venue with a surprise performance of “riBBon”, the title track of his first extended play of the same name.

Thank u CEBU🇵🇭
i’ll be back pic.twitter.com/0qok00JYIa

— BamBam (@BamBam1A) July 27, 2022

Following Cebu, BamBam flew to Manila to meet Ahgases at the fansigning event at the Activity Center, Ayala Malls Manila Bay last July 28. But prior to the main event, the singer granted members of the press the chance to ask questions and know him more thru the press conference.

From Cebu to Manila, BamBam and Ahgases go shot puno!

BamBam talked about eating bangus and sisig (That day’s TMI? He went to the comfort room thrice already thanks to the spicy sisig he had the night before.) He also gave a peak of his pre-show ritual which includes drinking Red Bull or sometimes, tequila.

The GOT7 member even hinted that a new album is in the works. “My next album, I am working on it. This time, it’s not so bright. I think you guys can see something new from me and that is a really big project right now in my company,” he shared. He also wanted to collaborate with his good friend and Filipino singer-actor James Reid.

Aside from music, BamBam talked about the character he wished to play in a drama. Initially unsure as he said he is bad at acting, the singer still considered that he wants to play a bad boy or playboy character.

.@philconcerts: Given a chance to take a lead role in a drama, what type of character do you wish to portray?@BamBam1A: pic.twitter.com/VC8LBRsN7x

— Philippine Concerts (@philconcerts) July 28, 2022

Having debuted in 2014 with GOT7, BamBam is celebrating eight years in the industry. He shared how much he changed since his debut especially since going solo and also gave words of advice to aspiring artists — “Be yourself. Never give up.”

And just like in Cebu, the singer made sure that Ahgases went home with the biggest smiles on their faces and the best stories to share with the sweetest fan service. BamBam was all smiles in meeting and conversing with fans, holding their hands and heeding requests to “shot puno“.

Indeed, the GOT7 member made the years of waiting for Philippine Ahgases worth it with his generosity and lovable personality. The back-to-back fansign events were truly an experience to keep as vividly as possible in memories as another waiting game begins for BamBam’s return as he has promised.

Special thanks to CDM Entertainment for the invitation.