Cheers instantly filled the venue as the actor opened the show with a performance of "Flowerpot". His lovely vocals were definitely as charming as his flowerboy visual! Shortly after, Hwang Inyoup got to greet the fans in Tagalog, "Kumusta po kayo? Ako si Hwang Inyoup." Despite it being 3 years since his last visit, the actor expressed how happy he is to come back to the Philippines because it feels like a 2nd home to him.
Starting off the 1st segment, Hwang Inyoup charmed his Filipino HIYLIYs even more, as he got to share some of his favorites such as his self-drawn fox popsocket, visiting Han River, and his favorite Filipino food which are Jollibee, lechon, halo-halo, and kwek-kwek.
Afterwards, fans were thrilled to watch some of his romantic scenes from "Family By Choice", in front of Hwang Inyoup himself! The crowd couldn't help but gush over the scenes onscreen while the actor couldn't hide his shyness rewatching them. Following that, 4 lucky fans were in for a special treat, as they got to reenact scenes with Hwang Inyoup himself! Along with their real-life Kdrama experience with Hwang Inyoup, the lucky fans got to take home polaroid photos of their reenactments as well! Shortly after, he performed a lovely cover of "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You".
Up next, getting up-close and personal with his Filipino HIYLIYs, Hwang Inyoup got to roam around the theater! He definitely gave his fans such special intimate interactions to remember! He then continued the show back onstage with a cover of BTS' V's "Slow Dancing".
The fun didn't stop there! On the 2nd half of the show, was his "Mission IN Possible" segment, wherein he had to do fan-service missions. Fans got to witness Hwang Inyoup's adorable side with his cute poses, as well as his charismatic side as he danced to Kiss Of Life's "Igloo", and Ateez's "Ice On My Teeth." As soon as the actor had worn leopard ears for a mission, fans couldn't let the segment end without him dancing his iconic "Okey Dokey" scene from 'True Beauty'!
Things got even more exciting as Hwang Inyoup prepared a special surprise: Everyone gets a Hi-Touch if he and 5 selected fans win in the next 3 games! For that amazing fan perk, they definitely gave their all in playing 'Basketball Relay Game', 'Couple Jumping Rope', and 'Arm Wrestling'! He then bid his fans goodbye with a special stage of "Starlight".
As the show came to an end, Hwang Inyoup, definitely felt the immense warmth and love he had received from his Filipino HIYLIYs throughout the night. Thanking his fans, he expressed how happy he was and hopes that everyone could come again on his next visit.
The 2024-25 HWANG INYOUP FANMEETING TOUR 'IN LOVE' in Manila was Presented by VIU Philippines.
Photos and Words by Karen Nequinto