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  • DAY6 Inspires And Touches Hearts In “GRAVITY” Concert In Manila

    DAY6 Inspires And Touches Hearts In “GRAVITY” Concert In Manila

    Words and photos by Danica Lacson

    South Korean band DAY6 returned to the Philippine concert stage last November 23 at the SMART Araneta Coliseum, equipped with their signature stage performances, new music, and tons of inspiration for their fans — their beautiful reason.

    The Manila leg of DAY6 WORLD TOUR <GRAVITY> marked the return of Sungjin, Jae, Young K, Wonpil, and Dowoon to the Philippines after more than a year since making their debut on the local concert stage with their first world tour, YOUTH. The excitement was definitely high as evident from the sold-out tickets and top trending topics ever since PULP Live World announced it will be bringing the band to the country this 2019.

    And indeed, the hype was well-deserved as DAY6 staged a spectacular display of their musical talents and adorable charms that made the Saturday night of My Days from all over the Philippines (and probably, the world) the best time of their lives. It was beautiful. It was perfect. And it was heartwarming — filled with sincerity from the boys and their fans who patiently waited to see them back.

    DAY6 opened the night with a sweet serving of “Best Part”, “Sing Me”, “I Wish”, “Somehow”, “Time Of Our Life”, and a promise that the night of November 23 is about to become the best night for everyone at The Big Dome, with the boys encouraging fans to forget everything even just for a while and enjoy themselves.

    Following their introduction and short ment, DAY6 and My Days collaborated for a short jam session — and in Jae’s words, “Oh my goodness, that was perfect!” But the night is only starting as the boys have more in store including a “So Cool” performance that was capped off by Dowoon’s drum solo and Young K’s bass solo.

    My Days were definitely the best concert crowd as their energy never seemed to die down that night, rocking hard with their favorite band for “Out Of My Mind” and “Feeling Good”. Screams turned louder when the boys got closer to their fans and moved toward the extended stage where they performed “How To Love”, “For Me”, and “Wanna Go Back”. Sungjin also don an impressive guitar solo, while Dowoon treated the audience with a short vocal performance.

     

    And the treats never stopped for My Days with DAY6 making Christmas early for them with a special mash-up gift of “Shape Of You” x “Like That Sun”, “Days Gone By” x “Treasure”, and “Get Lucky” x “Blood”. But the party has just started because DJ Wonpil has more to give in his solo stage of a remix of “Freely”, “Congratulations”, “Sing Me”, and “Blood”.

    Reaching the second half of the concert, DAY6 performed “Colors” followed by a hard-hitting performance of “I Need Somebody”. Getting the crowd up their feet and jumping to the music, Sungjin, Jae, Young K, Wonpil, and Dowoon rocked hard with “I Wait”.

    “We have been waiting so long to be with you here, guys,” Jae said during a short ment. Wonpil also expressed his admiration for the energy My Days displayed saying, “I think we will be able to go back with all this energy from you.”

    DAY6 then debuted their newest single “Sweet Chaos” on the Philippine concert stage. After a performance of “Headache”, Jae capped off the solo performances with a guitar solo, before they shot My Days with more outstanding performances of “Warning” and “Shoot Me”.

    A cute VCR played which showcased the boys having fun while playing games and going on an outing together. Towards the end, a special message from DAY6 unfolded where they relayed their gratitude to their fans — “Thank you for being with us, My Day.”

    Reciprocating the love and appreciation of the band, My Days created a beautiful ocean of lights during “Cover”. After hitting us hard in the feels with “You Were Beautiful”, DAY6 teamed up with their fans for “Congratulations”, the band’s debut single.

    Emotions continued to run high with the special fan projects — a touching video and a banner support — My Days prepared for DAY6. “I don’t think I will be able to forget Manila,” said Wonpil during the concert’s final ment. He expressed his appreciation for the effort fans put in making the fan projects. “Thank you for reminding us why we make music,” he added, ending with a promise to see their fans in the Philippines again.

    Trying his best to relay his message in English, Dowoon said he was touched by the fan project. “Today’s stage is a present to us. You, one by one, are very important people,” he said. He also told fans to eat well and that they will always love them. “We will come back! Thank you, Philippines,” he said.

    In his ment, Young K admitted go through uncertainty during the production of their latest album The Book Of Us: Entropy.

    “After a certain point, it was really hard to find for the reason why we sing on the stage because we are doing the same thing over and over again. I was not doing it for my parents. I was not doing it for the company. It was not a competition anymore. I was looking for the reason why and there you go. You guys gave us the answer. Thank you very much. You guys said we are the reason, but trust me, you guys are our motivation. You guys are our inspiration. You guys are our reason to be on this stage. Thank you very much.”

    Sungjin, who also went the extra mile to deliver his message in English, said My Days were awesome. “ You guys do whatever you wanna do. Study hard. Word hard. We will come back — so grown up. Thank you so much. See you soon!”

    Jae, who became emotional during his ment, relayed his appreciation and gratitude to My Days for being with them. “Life is so hard sometimes. I’m really appreciative of the fact that we have you guys and you guys have us. And that, we could be each other’s reason,” he said. He also jokingly told fans not to put it out on Twitter (We are sorry, Jae. We love you!), before ending his message with “Thank you from the bottom of my heart, for being my reason to continue to be my best.”

    And while Jae’s tears have yet to dry up, DAY6 took a group photo with My Days to remember the precious moment before wrapping up the concert with “Dance Dance, “Freely”, and DAY6’s heartfelt bows to fans who, as Young K said, are the reason why they never give up.

    Although it was saddening to see the night end with the boys bowing and waving to fans and Sungjin giving out guitar picks, the Manila leg of DAY6 WORLD TOUR <GRAVITY> was definitely an unforgettable concert filled with impressive music, fun moments, and heartwarming memories. It was inspirational and touching to witness the boys’ vulnerability and more so, their strength and the influence of idols and fans to each other that goes beyond beats and melody but transcends to life lessons and being each other’s motivation to go on.

    It was beautiful. It was perfect. It was a moment that keeps your feet on the ground and pulls you back to stand up again — like gravity.

    DAY6 WORLD TOUR <GRAVITY> is presented by JYP Entertainment, Asiana Airlines, and PULP Live World. Special thanks to PULP Live World for the invitation to the event.

  • 6 Day6 Songs That Overwhelm Us With Feels

    6 Day6 Songs That Overwhelm Us With Feels

    Since debuting in 2015 with the mini album The Day, fronted by “Congratulations”, South Korean band Day6 has continuously impressed, treating fans and casual listeners alike with a wide-ranging discography that explores various themes — from growing up, relationships, life, and so much more.

    Each year was a witness to how much the band, composed of Jae, Sungjin, Young K, Wonpil, and Dowoon, has evolved and beautifully showcased their colors as a unique group and the first and only band to debut under JYP Entertainment. Recently back with their third studio album titled The Book of Us: Entropy, the boys continue to expand their music and venture into other themes. According to Young K during the press conference held in commemoration of the album’s release, The Book of Us: Entropy sings about the interactions between people and represents the warmth and coldness of these relationships. It also saw the band try variety of genres.

    With their amazing releases, Jae, Sungjin, Young K, Wonpil, and Dowoon continue to leave their mark in the music industry as Day6 — a group that stays timeless and sing about every moment. And in appreciation for the music of Day6 and in anticipation of the boys’ return to the Philippine concert stage on November 23 at the SMART Araneta Coliseum, we listed down six of the many great hits that hit us hard with feels every time.

    READ: 6 Reasons Why Day6 World Tour “Gravity” In Manila Is A Must-See Show

    “Congratulations”

    “Congratulations”, the lead single of Day6’s first extended play The Day, is personally one of the best debut songs in K-Pop. It hooks you from the get go with Dowoon’s drum introduction that meets with a soft guitar entrance and Jae’s vocals. The lyrics pierce the heart with its bitter words. The pain relayed by the song was highlighted by the music video that features Choi Woo Shik and Jang Hee Ryung.

    “You Were Beautiful”

    Released in February as part of the Every Day6 project, “You Were Beautiful” continues the story of “Congratulations” with its music video featuring Choi Woo Shik once again. The lyrics reminisce the memories the couple had — the guy appreciating the moments they had, but making it clear from the start that he does not have the intention to get back to what they had. It was a farewell song, of moving forward and finally getting a closure by coming into terms with the break up.

    For the last time

    Your eyes that looked at me

    Your voice that said “take care”

    Everything, everything

    even that, to me

    You were beautiful

    Please tell me I’m not the only one that cries when listening to this song.

    “I Wait”

    “I Wait” is the first single released through the Every Day6 project, along with the sidetrack “Goodbye Winter”. With this song, the band kicked off the monthly project with an impactful start, making the wait of My Days worthwhile as they get treated to an upbeat, rock song that begins with Wonpil’s keyboard and blends the message of the song nicely to the beats and the hints of melancholic melodies.

    “Hi Hello”

    “Hi Hello” is another track from the Every Day6 project. Compared to “I Wait” and “You Were Beautiful”, this song was calmer and sweeter — a song that will be perfect for a summer road trip (or was it because of the music video?). The music video was also lovely and refreshing. While both “I Wait” and “You Were Beautiful” tug the heart with their seemingly melancholic lyrics, “Hi Hello” was delicate and filled with harmony.

    “I Need Somebody”

    The October release for Every Day6 gifted the world with two impressive tracks from the boys — “When You Love Someone” and “I Need Somebody”. Both songs are mellow and slow in the best possible way and choosing one than the other has proven to be a challenging task, but for this list, “I Need Somebody” takes the spot as it conveys a different message from the other songs listed here.

    The words “Why am I alone?” really get me every time I listen to this song. The lyrics of the song, overall, make you stare at nothingness and contemplate life, to be honest.

    “Beautiful Feeling”

    We cannot end the list on a sad note, so what better way to cap it off but with “Beautiful Feeling”. I am a sucker for fan-dedicated songs and I really love the sound of this track — lighthearted and sweet. Day6 first performed the song during their You Made My Day fan meeting in Seoul in September 2018.

    This list only highlighted six songs of Day6 — a challenge, to be honest — but the band has so much more to offer than what this article can contain. Check out the amazing discography of the band and dive into the most beautiful feeling of listening to their songs as we countdown to ten more days before Day6 hits Manila with the sweetest chaos at the SMART Araneta Coliseum on November 23!

    DAY6 WORLD TOUR <GRAVITY> IN MANILA is presented by JYP Entertainment and PULP Live World.

  • 6 Reasons Why Day6 World Tour “Gravity” In Manila Is A Must-See Show

    6 Reasons Why Day6 World Tour “Gravity” In Manila Is A Must-See Show

    The excitement intensifies as we count down to less than a month before Jae, Sungjin, Young K, Wonpil, and Dowoon return to the Philippine concert stage for the sweetest “chaos” that is DAY6 WORLD TOUR <GRAVITY>, happening at the SMART Araneta Coliseum on November 23.

    Tickets to the concert will go on sale starting October 27 at 12 noon via TicketNet outlets nationwide and through its website. My Days can choose among six ticket categories namely the PULP Royalty Package at Php 13,500, VIP Standing at Php 9,500, VIP Seated at Php 7,500, Box A at Php 5,500, Box B at Php 3,500, and Upper Box at Php 2,500. Please note that all tickets are exclusive of ticketing charges.

    Read More: Day6 Sets Out For A Spectacular Night Of Music For PH My Days This November

    And in case you are thinking twice about attending the one-night only concert and making your way to TicketNet on October 27 to join your fellow My Days in securing that slot, Philippine Concerts is here to help you make up your mind and end your decisiveness as we list down six reasons why you must never let the opportunity to see Jae, Sungjin, Young K, Wonpil, and Dowoon live pass.

    #1 Jaw-Dropping Live Performances And Overflowing Energy From The Boys

    Believe us when we say that Day6’s live performances were intense, overflowing with so much energy and passion that you will find yourselves getting pulled deeper and deeper into their charms. The boys’ love for the stage and their enjoyment in performing radiate through their performances, passion they exhibited during their first solo concert last year at the New Frontier Theater.

    Although filmed performances and fancams do exist (which we are thankful for, to be honest), there is only so much you can see through your screens or those fancams you watch over and over again. Seeing Day6 live and witnessing first-hand their live stages will wow you even more. And those songs you have been wishing to see them perform? You can enjoy them fully during a concert.

    #2 Getting Lost In The Feels With The Roller Coaster Of Emotions Their Discography Can Give

    Since their debut in 2015 with their first extended play The Day led by “Congratulations”, Day6 has impressed with their wide-ranging discography that includes “Letting Go”, “I Wait”, “You Were Beautiful”, “I Loved You”, “Shoot Me”, “Beautiful Feeling”, “Time Of Our Life”, and their most recent single “Sweet Chaos”.

    Their songs have the ability to elicit emotions and hit its listeners right in the feels with their lyrics that talked about various topics — from falling in love, going through a heartbreak, moving on, growing up, embracing oneself, and so much more.

    #3 Head-Banging To New Sooooongs!

    Earlier this week, Day6 added a new album on My Days’ playlist with the release of their third regular album The Book Of Us: Entropy last October 22, introducing 11 songs namely “Deep In Love”, the title track “Sweet Chaos”, “Emergency”, “Rescue Me”, “365247”, “About Now”, “Ouch”, “Not Fine”, “Stop Talking”, “Not Mine”, and “Like A Flowing Wind”.

    It’s still unsure if the band will include these songs in the set list their remaining concerts for DAY6 WORLD TOUR <GRAVITY> (including the Manila stop). Still, as the concert tour is done in support of their fifth extended play The Book of Us: Gravity, new songs will definitely be added to the set list of their last year’s concert because it will now include “For Me”, “Time Of Our Life”, “How To Love”, “Wanna Go Back”, “Cover”, and “Best Part”.

    #4 See Day6 Go All Out As They Take Over A Bigger Stage

    For an energetic and passionate band such as Day6, a small stage is never enough to contain all their energy and dedication to the stage and their performances. That’s why, this year, expect Jae, Sungjin, Young K, Wonpil, and Dowoon to go all out and give their best stages as they stand on a bigger stage — the SMART Araneta Coliseum — and be cheered on by a greater number of My Days.

    #5 Enjoying The Moments With Your Fellow My Days

    Aside from seeing your favorite artists, concerts also give fans the opportunity to bond and let out all their feels with people who share the same passion and love. November 23 will be the day you get to meet your fellow My Days from all over the Philippines (and the world), cheering loud and proud and painting the venue with your fandom colors.

    Join your fellow fans in sending your big love to Day6 through fan projects and fan chants. We guarantee you. It will be a moment you won’t forget because these people know what you feel. And be warned, you might get drown in so much feels, so bringing tissues won’t hurt for pre-caution *winks

    #6 It’s Day6 — The Band That Is Worth All The Wait

    We have listed five reasons so far, but really, it all comes down to this one reason — Day6. Jae, Sungjin, Young K, Wonpil, and Dowoon missed you and are excited to once again meet you once again with new songs, superb performances, and words they wanted to relay to all of you.

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    So, My Day, are you ready to be part of DAY6 WORLD TOUR <GRAVITY> in Manila on November 23 at the SMART Araneta Coliseum? Tickets to the show will go on sale on October 27 via TicketNet outlets nationwide and through online at www.ticketnet.com.ph.