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An unforgettable touchdown: KATSEYE attracts thousands with official fan showcase

FILO EYEKONS STAND STRONG! Global girl group KATSEYE attracts thousands of fans and trends at #1 on social media platform X with their showcase at Ayala Malls Market! Market!.

An unforgettable touchdown: KATSEYE attracts thousands with official fan showcase
Girl group KATSEYE: (from left to right) Sophia, Megan, Manon, Daniela, Lara, Yoonchae
Photo Credits: UMG Philippines Inc

Held on September 18 (Wednesday), the group capped off their activities in the Philippines with the highly anticipated “KATSEYE: Touchdown in Manila Official Fan Showcase,” where they finally got to meet their Filipino fans and treat them to live performances of songs from their debut EP, SIS (Soft Is Strong).

Despite the gloomy weather, over 9,000 enthusiastic fans showed up to support the group in full force, waving their fan banners and loudly cheering for the group as KATSEYE delivered unforgettable performances of “Debut,” “My Way,” and the viral hit “Touch.” Some very young fans were even spotted dancing along to the trending choreography of “Touch,” highlighting the group’s appeal across all ages.

An unforgettable touchdown: KATSEYE attracts thousands with official fan showcase
Thousands of fans watched across the mall’s five floors to watch KATSEYE’s official showcase
Photo Credits: UMG Philippines Inc.

Audience members were captivated as they witnessed the group introduce themselves and dominate the stage with their infectious aura and charming personalities. Local celebrities, including Pablo from SB19 and Niana Guerrero, were also spotted in the crowd supporting the group.

In addition to unforgettable performances and heartwarming fan interactions, KATSEYE treated the audience to special surprises, including previews of the members’ renditions of “Touch” in different languages, such as Megan and Yoonchae’s respective versions of the track in Japanese and Korean.

An unforgettable touchdown: KATSEYE attracts thousands with official fan showcase
KATSEYE taking a photo with the crowd
Photo Credits: UMG Philippines Inc.

Group leader Sophia’s Tagalog rendition of “Touch” particularly had the crowd chanting “Isa pa!” and begging for more, which led to an encore performance of the popular track that had the audience raving and dancing the song’s viral dance moves while the girls performed the track.

As the event came to a close, the crowd chanted, “We love you, KATSEYE!” in unison, with the group emotionally responding with a heartfelt “Mahal namin kayo!”. Hometown member Sophia particularly expressed her gratitude for the crowd’s overwhelming support and her wish to stay in the country even longer: “Thank you so much for coming today, I know our time here was short. We hope that we could come back, be here a lot longer, and perform more songs for you all. […] Thank you so much, I love you!”

KATSEYE joining in for a group hug at the end of their official showcase
Photo Credits: UMG Philippines Inc.

The official showcase ends KATSEYE’s three-day visit to the Philippines on a high note, solidifying the group and their bond with Filipino fans even more. Within less than a year of debuting, the group has already made their mark by touching down in the Philippines and delivering one of the biggest events this year, which is sure to grow their local fan base even further.

Don’t forget to share your favorite moments from the event using the hashtag #KATSEYEinManila on social media!

This article is brought to you by UMG Philippines.

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