K-Pop powerhouse ATEEZ came back to the Philippines for the finale show of their The Fellowship: Break The Wall world tour and shared some funny, heartwarming, and incredible moments with their Filipino ATINYs!
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When 8-member K-Pop boy group ATEEZ first performed here in the Philippines last year, they brought the house down. As a headliner for the 2022 K-Pop Masterz Ep. 2, ATEEZ brought their signature intensity to the stage and made it impossible not to want them back. And come back they did—in a huge way! Last September 16th, at their The Fellowship: Break The Wall concert, the band all but tore down the walls of Araneta Coliseum in an epic celebration of their first solo concert in the Philippines. The trends even included the epic hashtag #ATEEZBreaksTheBigDome!
The concert was the finale show of their third world tour, as they traveled all over the globe performing and making memories with their fans. From endless laughter to idol-audience interaction, Break the Wall in Manila was something special as Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, and Wooyoung (member Jongho was unable to make it due to an injury) exhibited their performance prowess and strengthened their bond with Filipino ATINYs at their first solo show, showing all of us that 8 (and thousands of loving fans) truly makes 1 team. Here are some highlights from the night.
AWESOME PERFORMANCES
ATEEZ performing Answer!! #ATEEZBreaksTheBigDome #ATEEZ #에이티즈 @ATEEZofficial #TheFellowship #Break_The_Wall_MNL pic.twitter.com/gJ6LAJxWo0
— kenchan (@KEEZsan) September 16, 2023
When Filipino ATINYs sang their hearts out to Say My Name even before the concert started, that’s when everyone knew how hyped the show was going to be. And no one disappointed—ATEEZ and their fans matched energies as they performed a diverse roster of songs. Their setlist included the high-powered and anthemic Answer, fun and catchy Wave, and the emotional ballad Mist. No doubt, they proved to everyone exactly why they’re renowned performance kings.
MAKE IT BOUNCY
Filo ATINYs doing the Bouncy challenge. #Break_The_Wall_MNL pic.twitter.com/7S3g4HMBQr
— Philippine Concerts (@philconcerts) September 16, 2023
The likes of NCT’s Taeyong, SHINEE’s Minho, and Lapillus’ Bessie and Haeun have done the Bouncy TikTok challenge, but Filipino ATINYs ate as they moved like a flash mob, synced up to perform the dance challenge as ATEEZ cheered them on.
SUPPORT FOR JONGHO
230916 Halazia
— ATEEZ PH GO (@PhGoAteez) September 17, 2023
P.S: so proud of us Atiny with all the fanchant and singing Jongho's part 😭❣️👏🏼#ATEEZinManila #에이티즈 #TheFellowship #Break_The_Wall_MNL #ATEEZBreaksTheBigDome pic.twitter.com/UslIqknmwP
Maknae and vocal powerhouse Jongho was unable to attend due to a leg injury, but ATEEZ and ATINYs offered their unbridled support for the singer, as seen in the loud cheers and singing of his parts during their opener HALA HALA. Get well soon, Jongho!
THE INEVITABLE TEASING
Wooyoung messed up his part in the real then there’s mingi dogshowing him😭😭 #Break_The_Wall_MNL pic.twitter.com/NYgaV9I7m9
— ri🛼 (@hsngcarrt) September 16, 2023
Honestly, what’s a boy group without all of their hilarious dogshow moments? The boys are no stranger to playful teasing and rousing laughter. When Wooyoung had a little slip-up during a quick ment during their performance of The Real, leader Hongjoong (mistakenly written in the original post as Mingi) teased him about it seconds after, and even after the show long ended.
UNREAL FANSERVICE
my bias cares for me!!!! yeosang took my phone last night 😭😭😭 HE’S SO PRETTY OML #ATEEZBreaksTheBigDome#ATEEZ #TheFellowship#Break_The_Wall_MNL#Break_The_Wall_FINALE pic.twitter.com/tlkTrJfSZg
— ✰ (@1107cart) September 17, 2023
Many a K-Pop fan has dreamt of their idol taking their phone and filming themselves with it during a concert, so we can only imagine how this fan felt when Yeosang in all his glowing glory took their phone and filmed himself blowing a kiss. That ATINY’s life has forever been blessed!
MAHAL NAMIN KAYO
#Break_The_Wall_MNL
— cocoa εїз (@kukuhwami) September 17, 2023
mingi: mahal namin kayo *we love you*
members: namin kayo!!
— they thought "namin kayo" is "love you" so they keep saying it
I CANT’!! SO CUTE!! >< pic.twitter.com/SsU4bbXe46
In an adorable mistake, the members took away “namin kayo” from “mahal namin kayo” and cheered it back to their fans as an expression of love. No one correct them, please. “I love you” in the ATEEZ and ATINY community is “namin kayo” now!
JUST KEEP IT UP
Sunrise ❤️ #ATEEZinManila #ATEEZ #Break_The_Wall_MNL pic.twitter.com/6rU6tOn2tG
— Elon MORX 🔊 D.O. I Do 🔊 (@emceemorx) September 16, 2023
Sunrise is a beautiful, slower song by ATEEZ that encourages people to just keep it up—to keep going no matter what anybody thinks or says. With Seonghwa acknowledging that he almost cried during the performance, its heartfelt lyrics, and joined by ATINYs singing along, it’s clear that Sunrise made for a special moment between band and fans.
MAKING NEW MEMORIES
230916 Break The Wall in Manila :
— k⩜⃝ei saw ateez 💓 (@sanijjajjangman) September 17, 2023
SAN MENT
⛰️: When I was young I went to the Philippines, I can’t forget the memories but today I made good memories because you guys are here, so i love you so much. ❤️#TheFellowship #Break_The_Wall_MNL #SAN #산 #에이티즈 #CHOISAN #최산 pic.twitter.com/Z4bDp86Fxi
Member San has mentioned before that he went to Cebu with his father when he was younger, and while he’s forgotten that visit, he’s glad to have made new memories in the Philippines with his beloved ATINYs. Fingers crossed he and ATEEZ get to make many more in the future!
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