Words and photos by Danica Lacson

Spring bloomed beautifully in Manila thanks to Yerin!

South Korean singer Yerin returned to the Philippines for a special meeting with her Filipino fans. The GFriend member reunited with her local fans in the “Aria” Fansign in Manila event held at the Gateway Mall Cineplex 5 last July 22, making her the first K-Pop star to hold such an event.

With much warmth, Yerin greeted the event attendees in Filipino and Korean. “Hi, everybody! I am Yerin. Have you been well? I missed you so much,” she said.

YERIN IS HERE 💗 #YerinFansignPH @cdmentph pic.twitter.com/0UbeF106Oi

— Philippine Concerts (@philconcerts) July 22, 2022

Lucky fans got the chance to converse with her and go home with a signed album. Excitement with a tinge of nervousness filled Cineplex 5 as fans await their turn for a one-on-one moment with the singer.

And indeed, opportunities were not missed to make sure that Yerin feels all the love from the Philippines with constant cheers and compliments from the audience and sweet gifts — including beers and bucket hats — from the fansign participants. “It’s nice to see that beer can after a long time,” she remarked.

Yerin also sweetly relayed how much she missed her Filipino fans and her desire to talk more with them as there are so many things she wants to say. “It’s very nice to see you all and be able to talk to you,” she added.

YERIN said it was nice to see her fans after a long time. She added that there is so much she wants to say to her fans 🥰 #YerinFansignPH @cdmentph pic.twitter.com/2I0mo555ir

— Philippine Concerts (@philconcerts) July 22, 2022

Chosen fans got to take part in a photo opportunity with Yerin, while top spenders got the chance of a lifetime — a selfie with Yerin. Everyone also participated in a goodbye session at the end of the event.

Goodbye session with YERIN 💗 #YerinFansignPH ended with a goodbye session with fans.

More photos and event recap soon on https://t.co/QOajU9xK0g

Special thanks to @cdmentph pic.twitter.com/ohAfgC4uBb

— Philippine Concerts (@philconcerts) July 22, 2022

Philippine Buddies: “For the past 7 years, thank you…”

As a special gift for Yerin, her Philippine Buddies prepared a heartwarming video message and banner project for her.

“For the 7 years of love, hard work, and friendship, thank you for giving us hope. Thank you for bringing us happiness. Thank you for keeping our promise to meet again.”

“For the 7 years of love, hardwork, and friendship, thank you for giving us hope, thank you for bringing us happiness. Thank you for keeping our promise to meet again.”

PH Buddies gifted YERIN with a sweet video message during the #YerinFansignPH 🥰@cdmentph @YERIN_OFFICIAL_ pic.twitter.com/NwPpuBxOZk

— Philippine Concerts (@philconcerts) July 22, 2022

The Yerin “Aria” Fansign in Manila was an intimate gathering that gave the GFriend member and fans an opportunity to create lasting memories with each other through one-on-one conversations, photo opportunities, and a goodbye session.

Special thanks to CDM Entertainment for the invitation to the event.