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AHOF, the Multinational Kpop act, not only opened RMusic Fest at Robinsons Galleria South on Feb. 13 with a high, energy performance but also set the tone for the first leg of their Philippine tour.
Comprising artists from different parts of Asia, the nine, member group performed to a packed venue their list of fan, favorite songs such as “Pinocchio” and “Rendezvous.” It was clear they had the crowd in their hands at the mall atrium from the moment they made their appearance as fans called FOHAs took out their phones for videos and sang with them.
The event organizers revealed that the turnout was one of the strongest opening crowds of the season for the festival. Fans came early and stayed to fill the venue on different levels, and they gave the place the vibe of a festival by bringing banners, light sticks, and doing synchronized fan chants.
Besides performing, AHOF also had direct conversations with their fans during the show through games and a post, show fansign event. The members of the group expressed how grateful they were to the Manila audience for such a warm welcome, stating that the fans were the ones who gave them the energy when the local tour schedule started.
The Valentines, themed showcase not only serves as evidence of AHOFs rising popularity in Southeast Asia but also reiterates the Philippines as an essential stop in their regional promotional activities. Industry watchers point out that mall, based events such as RMusic Fest still serve as major platforms for international K, pop stars getting closer to their local fans.
AHOF after a smashing first night is lined up for more Manila shows including a gig at Robinsons Galleria Ortigas. The excited crowd is anticipated to be just as big as the buzz around the groups growing footprint in the Filipino music scene gets stronger.
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