AUGUST 27, 2022 --- After 3 years, Kim Hanbin (Stage Name: B.I) sets foot again on Philippine soil. A day that PH ID's have been waiting for.
B.I held his first Manila fan meeting (B.I Offline) at the New Frontier Theater. Two (2) shows (1PM and 7PM) in one day were attended by PH ID's.
Both shows started with a soundcheck for the SVIP, VIP and Orchestra ticket holders. During the 1PM show, B.I came out for soundcheck in a "PINAS" shirt (see full story from Manila Concert Junkies) and a "MANILA" shirt for the 7pm show.
7PM SHOW -- After the first song for the soundcheck, the singer-songwriter/producer asked if anyway from the 1PM show was present. After a show of hands, B.I said that the 7PM show is going to be a bit different from the earlier show.
After the soundcheck and a quick break, B.I went back on stage for the main show donning a black suit. Philippine fans finally got to hear live the tracks "Illa Illa" and "Waterfall" from his WATERFALL album.B.I's WATERFALL DANCE BREAK
— Analog Girls (@AnalogGirls) August 28, 2022
Main Performance vs. Soundcheck#BIOfflineInManila pic.twitter.com/VqpshYjSsk
After the opening performances was the first activity of the night which was a guessing game "What's in the box" -- Fans were entertained by the 3rd item as B.I decided no to go with the rules knowing that he will still do the penalties. For the 7PM show, he danced to the famous Extraordinary Atty. Woo dance, Red Velvet's "Feel The Rhythm" and Aespa's "Next Level"
The singer-songwriter and producer then performed "FLAME", "LOVER" and global hit "BTBT"
This was followed by the "AMUSEMENT PARK DATE" activity. He was presented with two choices to craft the perfect first date with ID's. Well, the amusement park date ended up with B.I wearing a traditional hanbok, riding bump cars, eating popcorn, posing cute for photobooth pictures and using the line "I wanna take you to my house" to confess and to which he danced a little bit of 2PM's "My House" at the end.
After a cute interview with his label's cute pups Yeon Tan and Milk via a VCR, B.I gave his last ment stating that he will be back soon with his global album and asked ID's if they will be there to wait for it. B.I ended the night with songs "COSMOS" and "REBIRTH" -- a song he directly dedicated to an ID (Love) who sadly passed away just days before the fanmeet.
He knew. He was informed about Love. Since they also need to ask the Korean production to get the flowers and flower petals inside the venue and place it to her seat. He didn't need to do that but he still did. He dedicate Re-Birth to Love. 🤍
— ✦ always next to you (@131phoenix) August 27, 2022
As Hanbin was about to take a photo with PH ID's the song created by his fanbase as a gift - "NO MATTER WHAT" played. After watching, B.I said that he was really amazed that the fans created a song for him and expressed how thankful he was.
Just when fans thought it was time to say goodbye, B.I surprised fans with one last song -- "NUMB" as he went down the stage to get closer to ID's. The fanmeet ended with the SVIP and VIP ticket holders' Photo Op and Hi Touch activities.
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UPDATE:
New Frontier Theater shared a heartwarming story that happened after the fanmeet:
Something to cheer you up & melt your heart today, Sep 1, the start of the holidays. Salamat, @shxx131bi131. Hi, @BbbidOas! Spread kindness and love this #Christmas2022❤️💚#HanbinAtNFT #HanbinInManila #HANBIN #BIinManila #BI #비아이 #BIoffline1stFanMeetingMNL #BIOfflineInManila https://t.co/hqRgC5poNh pic.twitter.com/VaEkRMJkZJ
— NewFrontierTheater (@NewFrontierPh) September 1, 2022
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