What unfolded last night at the Mall of Asia Arena exceeded all our expectations – unforgettable performances, heartwarming interactions, and moments that left not just fans – but also US - breathless during ZEROBASEONE THE FIRST TOUR [TIMELESS WORLD] in Manila.
Here are our top five moments:
1. The Epic Opening: A Countdown to
Perfection
The countdown hit zero, the lights dimmed, and the arena basked in an air of
anticipation. When the LED screen split open, the boys appeared on a rising
platform, looking flawless. Fans barely had time to catch their breath before
the group made their way to the extended stage for their opening song, giving
the entire audience an up-close view of their striking visuals. It was a
powerful start that immediately set the stage for the night.
2. Unserious, Unprovoked, and Unhinged
Despite
the intense choreography and powerful performances, the boys of ZEROBASEONE’s playful
personalities still shone. Between songs, they teased each
other non-stop —mocking each other's sexy or aegyo poses —and laughing along with the
crowd. It was clear that they felt at home with their Filo ZEROSEs.
3. A Trip Down Memory Lane: Boys Planet
Stages
The
crowd erupted in nostalgia as ZEROBASEONE took fans on a trip back to their Boys
Planet days, performing some of their most iconic stages from the survival
show. Fans who had followed their journey from day one were especially moved by
these throwback stages.
4. Surprise Song: Dilaw by Maki
One of
the most heartwarming moments of the night was when ZEROBASEONE surprised the
audience with a cover of Dilaw, a trending song by local artist Maki.
What made it truly special was hearing the audience sing along, word for word,
with the members.
5. Unli ‘Good So Bad’ Encore
The "Good
So Bad" performance was nothing short of legendary. After singing it once,
the audience requested "Isa pa!" (One more!), urging the group to
perform it again. And they did—twice more! As the boys ran around the stage,
the fun and energy kept escalating until Hanbin had to step in and bring
everyone back to reality. It was a wild, chaotic encore that felt less like a
performance and more like a celebration shared between the members and their
fans as the night comes to an end.
By the end of the concert, the love and energy shared between ZEROBASEONE and their Filo ZEROSEs were undeniable. The boys expressed their deep appreciation of the unmatched energy and promised to return again. Fans (including US!) left the arena with full hearts, already counting down the days until ZEROBASEONE’s next visit.
Photos by CHRISTIAN MELANIE LEE