NCT sub-unit WayV is back in the Philippines for their first-ever solo fan meeting titled "2023 WayV Fanmeeting Tour [Phantom] in MANILA" held at the Araneta Coliseum on March 26, 2023.
Members Kun, Ten, Xiaojun, Hendery, and Yangyang met their WayZenNies for a night of performances, music, and games. The crowd went wild as WayV sang their hits "Love Talk," "Kick Back," "Phantom," and covered songs "Candy" by NCT Dream, "Illusion" by aespa, and "Sherlock (Clue + Note)" by SHINee.
WayV debuted on January 17, 2019, with the digital extended play (EP) "The Vision." They are known as the fourth overall sub-unit of South Korean boy band NCT, managed by SM Entertainment's Chinese sub-label, Label V.
The group has earned several awards from both national and international award ceremonies, including the Favorite Asian Artist at the 2020 Mnet Asian Music Awards and the Best Dance Performance (Chinese) at the Asian Pop Music Awards for their 2021 single "Kick Back."
Check out moments from WayV's first solo fan meeting in the Philippines:
Dubbed as 2023 WayV Fanmeeting Tour (Phantom) in MANILA, WayV had their first fan meeting in the Philippines on March 26, 2023 at the Araneta Coliseum.
WayV had a message to their WayZenNies right after their show. "Tonight is such a great night We're so happy that we've got to spend a wonderful time with WayZenNies in the Philippines~!! See you again next time!!! Mahal namin kayo."
Members Kun, Ten, Xiaojun, Hendery, and Yangyang were so happy to finally have time with their Filipino WayZenNies in person.
The group introduced themselves one by one and performed some of their songs including "Love Talk," "Kick Back," "Moonwalk," and "Phantom."
Kun, Ten, Xiaojun, Hendery, and Yangyang entertained the crowd. Member Winwin was not in the fan meet.
WayV previously visited the Philippines in October 2022 for the "I-POP U Manila" concert.
They also performed hits "Candy," by NCT Dream, "Illusion," by aespa, and "Sherlock (Clue + Note)" by SHINee.
They played games such as "What's in My Bag" and showed how they use Filipino traditional items.
They also taught their fans simple dance moves.
They are known as the Chinese sub-unit of NCT.
WayV is the fourth sub-unit of NCT based in China, making them the first sub-unit in NCT based out of Korea.
Hendery said 1-1-7 is a memorable number for him because it's the group's debut date, January 17, 2019.
The group performed their latest EP "Phantom" which was released in December 2022.
All members are ethnically Chinese, with Ten being Thai by nationality.
The leader and oldest member of WayV is Kun (born Jan 1, 1996). The youngest member (maknae) of WayV is YangYang (born Oct 10, 2000).
WayV didn't shy away from giving so much fan service.
The group also promised they'll try their best to come back soon.
Filipino WayZenNies came in trooping with fan merch, lightsticks, and decked in the fandom color neo pearl champagne.
“With all our heart, thank you to you all. We will come back more often," said Kun.