True to their promise, the group comes back to Manila to give their loyal fans, not one but two days of great music and entertaining performances.
SUPER JUNIOR members are exuberant yet apologetic at the same time as they talk to their fans after a series of song and dance numbers. The legendary K-POP group is in the country for SUPER JUNIOR WORLD TOUR – SUPER SHOW 9: ROAD IN MANILA. Instead of just performing in one day, SUPER JUNIOR is doing it in two days on December 17 and 18 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
For those who are not well-versed, the group has to reschedule this leg of their tour due to an extenuating circumstance and health issue. The original concert was scheduled on August 6, 2022. Despite the postponement notice, SUPER JUNIOR still met with fans that day. And at the venue they made a promise to return. Keeping their word, the 2nd-generation idols sang a setlist of close to 30 songs (or it could be that many). Apart from the performances, SUPER JUNIOR also had the crowd in stitches for their funny antics, and in awe of their creativity. And this is just the first day.
SUPER JUNIOR WORLD TOUR – SUPER SHOW 9: ROAD IN MANILA – DAY 1
SUPER JUNIOR officially kick-starts the event with an enigmatic performance of “Burn the Floor”, the third track from Renaissance, their tenth studio album. They follow it up with a fiery (quite literally) number for “The Crown”. SUPER JUNIOR keeps the momentum with “SUPER” and caps off the first set with “Mr. Simple”.
But before this fiery stage #SUPERJUNIOR officially kicked off Day 1 of #SS9inManila with a charismatic performance of “Burn The Floor” pic.twitter.com/P1a4fFdr1F
— kdramadiary (@kdramadiarylogs) December 17, 2022
After taking a break, SUPER JUNIOR comes back on stage and performs three more songs (“Paradox”, Ticky Tocky”, and “Mystery”) before officially greeting the audience. As they introduce themselves, each member expresses their worries about the events that lead to the original concert’s rescheduling.
They also thank the fans for not giving up and letting them keep their promise. The members also tell fans of their excitement and happiness. SUPER JUNIOR is grateful for being able to see E.L.F. once again and perform in front of them. After their first ment, the K-POP icons perform “2YA2YAO”, before taking a break.
A VCR ushers in the break and/or introduction for each segment. After the third VCR, the K.R.Y unit (composed of Kyuhyun, Ryeowook and Yesung) takes the stage. The trio sings “I Can’t” and the other members join them next to perform songs “Believe”, “My Wish” and “Callin'”.
Special Project and Classical Number
Concertgoers are treated with a special surprise as SUPER JUNIOR performs for the first time on stage their newest song “Celebrate”. It is the title track from their latest release The Road : Celebration (Vol.2 of their 11th Album). Making the performance extra special is the crowd raising the banners with the song’s title written in them.
After the surprise event, members take another break with a VCR showcasing them as the “Gods of Music”. SUPER JUNIOR then sing “SPY”, “Rokuko” and “MAMACITA” with a twist as they perform the classical renditions of the songs, much to the crowds’ delight.
Then, they follow it up with songs “Latte”, “House Party”, “Everyday”, Wonder Boy”, “Let’s Dance”, “Devil”, and “Mango”. D&E unit fire up the stage with “B.A.D.” and “Danger”. The members join them once again and sing “Black Suit”, “Sorry Sorry” and “Bonamana”.
A VCR of the members singing “Analogue Radio” plays, evoking nostalgic feels. SUPER JUNIOR come up on stage with “More Days With You” and “Walkin”.
SUPER JUNIOR – Final Ment
Echoing their words at the start of the show, the members once again thank the fans for their never-ending support. Shindong says that he loves that he is able to make eye-contact with as many E.L.F. as possible. Ryeowook is also thankful and hopes to see the fans again in 2023. Meanwhile, Donghae serenades the crowd with “Feliz Navidad” and also feeling grateful to fans. He then blows a kiss to the crowd. Yesung’s words are brief yet sweet as he expresses his gratitude. Siwon addresses the crowd in English saying he appreciates fans for letting them keep their promise. He reminds fans to take care on their way home as they will be seeing each other the next day.
Kyuhyun once again basks in the crowd’s screams and says the fans are “unbelievable”. Eunhyuk is pleased and relieved as he shares he was quite worried at the beginning, but the enthusiasm of the fans erased his worry.
Lee Teuk thanks the audience as well and he is looking forward to seeing E.L.F. again on Day 2. He tells the crowd that while they were performing their slow songs, Eunhyuk was trying so hard to keep his tears.
He encourages the fans to cheer for Eunhyuk more in the second concert so he would let go of his tears. They close out the night with “Happiness”, encapsulating the members’ and the fans’ feelings all through the night.
KDRAMADIARY would like to thank PULP Live World for the invite to the event. SUPER JUNIOR WORLD TOUR – SUPER SHOW 9: ROAD IN MANILA I is presented by SM ENTERTAINMENT, LABEL SJ, DREAM MAKER ENTERTAINMENT, PULP and HAPPEE HOUR.
Featured Image from SM Mall of Asia Arena Facebook Page
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