The K-pop powerhouse and EXO member, Kai, lit up the Araneta Coliseum last July 27 with his KAION solo show, giving his Filo EXO-Ls an unforgettable night of excitement and charisma. It was more than just a concert, the night was really a reunion for his Filo fans who had been waiting for his comeback to the Philippines for years.
Kai opened up to his fans by sharing a heartfelt experience of performing there with EXO in 2017. He said, “I saw our old photo backstage. I looked so young back then… like a baby.” EXO-Ls then cheered loudly, rejecting his claim that he had outgrown the term.
“Am I still a baby?” He repeated the question, but was immediately greeted by an outburst of eager cheers. He smiled showing off his biceps, and teasingly said, “Where have you seen a baby like this?” It was one of many moments where Kai’s duality as both cute and sexy took the stage and sent the fans into chaos.
Kai showed everyone why he is considered as one of the best dancers in K-pop from the beginning of his performance until the very end. He delivered with style and accuracy, whether it was his performance of “Rover,” and “Bomba,” the sexy move of “Mmmh,” or the sleek grace of “Slidin.” When performing “Vanilla,” Kai playfully teased the audience by posing the question, “Did I say Manila or Vanilla?” fans then cheered and laughed with excitement.
Kai also performed a medley of songs like “My Lady,” “Baby Don’t Cry,” and “Angel.” As Kai danced, fans joined on the vocals, which clearly touched him. He said that the fans’ voices are lovely, and he will give them 100 out of 100 for that.
As the night drew to a close, Kai became sincere and thanked the fans for their continued support along his journey. It made him think “How am I supposed to repay you all?” He said that he have come to appreciate its value. “I’m very excited, 10 years, 20 years, 30 years from now, to see the great love that we’re building.” “Do you promise to still be with me until then?” The answer, of course, was a resounding “yes” from his fans.
Kai made on final promise before he exited the stage: “I promise to give back with a better self. Next time we see one another again, it cpuld be through Kai’s concert or an EXO concert. I don’t know which one will come first, but promjae me that we will see one another again, right? Promise?
This event was presented by PULP Live World. Photos credit to PULP Live World and SM Entertainment.
