Filipino Eyekons really rolled out the red carpet for KATSEYE, and they deserve it.
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In case you haven’t heard it yet, KATSEYE is on their way to being your next favorite girl group. It’s only been a few months since their official debut, but the group has already earned tens of millions of streams and made many fans (called Eyekons) around the world. So, with the group’s recent visit to the Philippines, which served as the second stop on their Asia tour, the hype for the girls was real.
KATSEYE’s first time in the country and the homecoming for member Sophia made for the perfect combination for a warm welcome. Pinoy Eyekons did that! As we cross our fingers for the group’s eventual return (this time for a concert, we hope), we’ve rounded up some of the most fun and chaotic af things KATSEYE experienced during their brief but memorable Manila stay.
SHUTTING DOWN MARKET! MARKET! WITH THEIR MALL SHOW
The shocked faces of the girls when they saw the crowd as soon as they hit the stage is just 🥹💯!!! Filo-EYEKONS ginulay niyo ang #KATSEYE #KATSEYEinManila pic.twitter.com/8oztOOXTux
— CJ (@christianfreo) September 18, 2024
That crowd though. Mind you, it was on a rainy weekday with heavy traffic yet Market! Market! was filled with hundreds of Eyekons who loudly cheered for the group like it was a concert at MOA Arena. KATSEYE deserved every second of the love they got and then some.
PERFORMING ON IT’S SHOWTIME
Who would have guessed the girls we were following on Dream Academy would perform on It’s Showtime one day? Seeing the group feel comfortable and get the full Showtime experience, including doing the Touch choreography with all the hosts and audience, felt correct.
THEIR ENDING FAIRY
May pa ending fairy ang showtime 💜
— zel (@senucix) September 18, 2024
LOVE IT!!#KATSEYEonSHOWTIME pic.twitter.com/3gPy18WH8p
Music Bank? No, it’s Showtime. Props to the show for giving each member an ending fairy because they ate it up.
THE KATSEYE MAMAS
This is genuinely so wholesome I'm glad katseye have like 6 moms now 😭 pic.twitter.com/4ASsVABAnz
— ⚡️Yoizz⚡️ (@criminalchae) September 18, 2024
How wholesome is it that the KATSEYE moms have a rule that at least one mom needs to be with the group in every country they go to? It’s so nice to see young artists still have that parental connection and guidance, especially those thrust into the global spotlight so early in their careers.
PARTY AT THE LAFORTEZAS’
#SOPHIA's family prepared a little feast for #KATSEYE ♡ #KATSEYEinManila pic.twitter.com/EhLuMIyHz8
— ִֶָ (@sopheezyworld) September 17, 2024
In true Filipino fashion, Sophia’s family welcomed KATSEYE and their team to the Philippines with a feast at their home. Simpleng handaan who? That’s a buffet right there that’s fit for the biggest of birthday parties.
SOPHIA RECEIVING A WARM HOMECOMING
no but frl imagine having a whole country supporting you down like the Philippines really do not play about their own and i love that for sophia#KATSEYE_Sophia #KATSEYEinManila pic.twitter.com/EdtjkEfjGo
— musa 🇸🇩 (@politicalblink) September 18, 2024
Sophia cleaned up during Dream Academy and is one of the few Filipinas on the global pop scene, so her return to the Philippines was naturally an exciting affair. She was in her element as she got to perform for her kababayans, reunite with her family, speak Tagalog, and generally unleash her inner Pinoy.
DOING THE MAYBE THIS TIME TREND
@netflixph my magic moment: katseye doing the maybe this time dance challenge ✨💪 @katseyeworld #PopStarAcademy #KATSEYE #Sophia #Manon #Daniela #Lara #Megan #Yoonchae #Netflix ♬ original sound – Netflix Philippines
Okay Sophia, we see you. She probably was preparing to do the challenge for weeks.
RUBBING SHOULDERS WITH FILIPINO STARS
Our worlds colliding. From meeting the It’s Showtime hosts, dancing Touch with Arshie Larga, meeting Niana and Natalia Guerrero, and not to mention the abundance of P-pop stars in the crowd at their mall show, KATSEYE had all your faves lining up to meet and see them.
TRYING FILIPINO SNACKS
lara and yoonchae tried mikmik, and they both choked, sophia laughing at them ACTZVSHSVWHABAHA 😭#KATSEYE pic.twitter.com/oxd7Bq61Sk
— ًً (@binichandesv) September 18, 2024
What’s a trip to the Philippines without trying local delicacies, right? That was the case for KATSEYE, who tried Filipino snacks during their Weverse live, and Sophia spilled that their staff particularly loved Jollibee. They have taste, wbk.
THE EYY AGENDA CONTINUES
MEGAN'S "EEY" 🤙🏼🤙🏼
— tine (@pjmsflrt) September 18, 2024
MABUHAY KATSEYE#KATSEYEontheWishBus#KATSEYEinManila#KATSEYE @katseyeworld pic.twitter.com/GoDHjf4dsb
No international celebrity’s trip to the Philippines is complete without doing the “Eyy 🤙🏼” sign, and this time it’s courtesy of Megan. We love these wholesome moments between KATSEYE and their Filipino fans.
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