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  • 10 Brilliant Moments We Will Never Forget From WINNER “CROSS” Tour In Manila

    10 Brilliant Moments We Will Never Forget From WINNER “CROSS” Tour In Manila

    Words by Danica Lacson ; Photos from YG Entertainment

    The year 2020 may have started roughly with all the local and global issues that plagued — and continue to plague — us, but in those hours at the SM Mall of Asia Arena last January 25, we forgot, albeit temporarily, all the worries as we cross paths with South Korean boy group WINNER in an unforgettable show — packed with outstanding performances and applause-worthy surprises.

    Marking their second solo concert in the Philippines, Jinu, Hoony, Mino, and Yoon brought WINNER [CROSS] TOUR to their Philippine Inner Circles who have been yearning to see them back on the local concert stage after a remarkable debut in 2018 with their Everywhere Tour. More than a year after, the boy group returned with bountiful surprises up their sleeves to create more brilliant moments in their third intersection with their Filipino fans.

    Look back with us on that memorable evening with WINNER at the SM Mall of Asia Arena as we list down ten brilliant moments we will always remember and keep with us while we wait for their return.

    #1 Those VCRs — the cool, the cute, and the “why-are-you-making-us-cry”

    WINNER kicked off the Manila leg of their Cross Tour with a VCR that showed off the charismatic and cool sides of the boys. It was reminiscent of an action film trailer with Jinu, Hoony, Mino, and Yoon taking the roles of the members of the mafia as they strut their way to the streets in black suits. But the second VCR presented us the cute and adorable WINNER who are full of child-like charms with their humor as they tease each other and try to act their part in the skit.

    And lastly, the final VCR which showed us Kim Jin Woo, Lee Seung Hoon, and Kang Seung Yoon as they look back in the beginning and how far they have come and as they relay their gratitude to Inner Circles and their hope to be together in this journey.

    #2 When they tried their best to communicate with fans in English and Filipino

    Hats off to the boys for the effort they put in communicating to their fans using English and Filipino. We appreciate how they opted to personally deliver their ments without a translator, giving Inner Circles the opportunity to hear the words from them.

    WINNER really went out off their way especially in terms of the Filipino words they said, diverting from the usual “Mahal kita” and “Salamat” and going for big words such as “Na-miss ko kayong lahat” and “Wag niyo kaming kalimutan” and even slang words “Charot” and “Solid“.

    #3 Every solid performances — from the party-all-night songs to the let-me-stay-at-the-corner-and-cry feels — we got that night

    WINNER definitely solidified their reign in the hearts of Inner Circles and leveled up the respect people have for them with their amazing stages of their greatest hits. Fans at the SM Mall of Asia Arena witnessed the performances of 32 songs, including the solo stages and encore performances.

    The boy group started Cross Tour in Manila with “Everyday” and “Love Me Love Me” and went on to bring the energy up with “Island” and “Really Really”. After their introduction and ment, the audience got treated to hype-filled stages of “Mola”, “Dress Up”, and “Special Night”.

    Taking a break from the highly enegetic songs, WINNER shifted the atmosphere in the arena and filled the venue with emotions as they deliver soothing and beautiful performances of “Different”, “Have A Good Day”, “Raining”, “OMG”, and “Empty”. As if the feels they gave are not enough, the boys went on to take the stage one after the other, starting with Hoony with “Flamenco” and “Serenade”, followed by Jinu with “Call Anytime” and Yoon with “Instinctively” and “Wind”. Mino ended the solo stages with “I’m Him”, “Trigger”, and “Fiancé”. They then came together to perform “Movie Star”.

    But the Cross Tour will not be complete without the debut live performances of the boy group’s newest songs from their latest and third extended play Cross. Aside from “OMG”, “Dress Up”, and Hoony and Yoon’s solo songs, the boy group performed their lead single “Soso” and “Don’t Be Shy”. They also performed for the first time in the Philippines their single “Millions”.

    WINNER then wowed with “Ah Yeah”, “Immature”, and “Lala”, before closing their set list with encore stages of “Hello”, “Zoo”, “Really Really”, “Lala”, and “Everyday (Remix version)”.

    #4 Celebrating the Lunar New Year together

    WINNER’s concert fell on this year’s Lunar New Year celebration or Seollal in Korean which is considered as one of the most important traditional holidays in South Korea. Seollal marks the start of the Korean calendar.

    The boys celebrated the special holiday with Philippine Inner Circle where they even wore hanbok or the traditional Korean clothing. They then gave everyone a big bow as they greet the audience “Happy New Year”. The members also relayed their well-wishes for this year, wishing everyone safety and good health.

    #5 Those interactions between WINNER and Inner Circles

    In case you did not know, prior to the concert, WINNER had a fan signing event where lucky Inner Circles were able to meet and greet Jinu, Hoony, Mino, and Yoon up close. Aside from the fan signing event, the concert itself was full of moments where the boys really went out their way to interact with fans.

    The members utilized their stage well, going around and trying to come closer to their fans as possible. Hoony eevn went his way to approach the audience area — and props to Inner Circles, they really lived up to their nickname as a behaved fandom as the respected the singer’s space despite the close proximity and not crossing the line.

    We also appreciate the effort of the boys to interact with fans at the seated sections of the arena, trying their best to scan the whole venue and say hi to everyone. And speaking of fan service, brace yourself, ’cause WINNER members are full of surprises (*ehem* Hoony *ehem).

    #6 When Hoony and Mino dropped an impromptu song number

    While delivering his ment, Hoony decided to create a song using “Wag niyo kaming kalimutan” as lyrics! Mino and the band decided to join him, creating a fun song number that we will never forget.

    #7 Yup, WINNER accepted the #TalaChallenge

    You probably know by now that WINNER took on the viral #TalaChallenge where the boys danced “Tala” by Sarah Geronimo. The KING LEE SEUNG HOON, the master dancer and the man full of ideas, dedicated time and effort to learn the dance steps of the song which became phenomenal in the country last year. He impressed everyone with his amazing cover — as Yoon said “SOLID”!

    And it was truly a solid evening because Jinu, Mino, and Yoon gamely joined Hoony in performing “Tala”. After learning the steps from Hoony, the whole group made the arena squeal in excitement as they took on the #TalaChallenge together. The boys seemed to be fond of the dance as we caught them stealthily doing the moves for the rest of the concert.

     

    But the true mastermind of the #TalaChallenge — and another surprise in Cross Tour in Manila is…

    #8 Sandara Park in the houuuuuse!

    The ever-supportive sunbae Sandara Park joined Philippine Inner Circles in supporting WINNER’s concert. She was proudly watching her hoobae-deul and taking videos of their performance like a proud fan. Along with the 2NE1 member, BIGBANG’s TOP’s sister and nephew were also present in the concert.

    And as we previously mentioned, yup, Sandara Park is the mastermind behind the “Tala” dance moment! In a tweet, Dara said she sent Hoony a video of the dance. Expressing her pride for her junior, she said she is impressed that the WINNER member got the moves immediately. “Ang galing-galing m Teacher Seung Hoon,” she wrote.

    #9 When Inner Circles worked together for the success of their fan projects

    Last year, Philippine Inner Circles left a lasting impression as they light up the arena while singing “Movie Star” and waiting for their favorite boys to come out. This year, the fandom came together once again for a number of fan events to make Cross Tour a lasting memory for WINNER.

    Fans prepared fan banners for the boys including a birthday banner for Yoon. They also sang “Hello” while waiting for the encore. And SM Mall of Asia Arena was filled with loud cheers and was painted nebula blue that night.

    #10 When WINNER promised to come back

    During their final ment, the members expressed their appreciation for the fans’ love and their gratitude to be back in the Philippines for a concert, as well as, promising to never forget the memories and to boldly and happily face the new year with Inner Circles.

    We will hold on to the boys’ promises to come back to the Philippines and meet their beloved Inner Circles again. As they wait, we are 100 percent sure that fans will never forget the boys and continue to journey with them.

     

    Wag niyo kaming kalimutan, said Hoony. And with all the brilliant moments created last Saturday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, no one will forget. Everyone will remember the memories and hold on to them until the next meeting, right, Inner Circles?

    WINNER [CROSS] TOUR IN MANILA is presented by YG Entertainment, Live Nation, and PULP Live World. Special thanks to PULP Live World for the invitation to the event.

  • 7 WINNER Songs We Can Listen To Everyday

    7 WINNER Songs We Can Listen To Everyday

    Here’s a tip for you all this 2020, in case you want to have a better than ever year — listen to WINNER. The South Korean boy group, who has continually impressed us with their ability to create music and amazing performances, has been slaying the music scene since 2013 when Jinu, Hoony, Mino, and Yoon (together with former member Taehyun) competed against their fellow YG trainees in WIN: Who Is Next? and emerging as the WINNER.

    In 2014, it became official — WINNER is YG Entertainment’s first boy group in eight years since BIGBANG. And the wait was definitely worth it for YG stans because the boy group went on to slay, dominating charts after charts and earning trophies after trophies during their debut year.

    Although their five-year run was not free from challenges especially in 2016 when youngest member Taehyun left YG Entertainment, WINNER emerged strong, coming back with the single album Fate Number For with the chart-topping “Really Really” as its title track. And their success story continues as they earn the nickname “Trust and Listen” in South Korea for their potential in creating high quality music approved by the public.

    READ: All About WINNER: The Boy Group Who Impresses Everyone With Its Music

    This 2020, Jinu, Hoony, Mino, and Yoon will once again treat their Philippine Inner Circles to an amazing show at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on January 25 as PULP Live World brings WINNER [CROSS] TOUR in Manila. But before we enjoy another hype-filled night with the boys, we got seven songs of WINNER that you definitely have to include in your everyday playlist in no particular order!

    Note: WINNER has a lot of songs that deserve to be in this list (all the boy group’s songs should be on your playlist, to be honest) but we took the challenge to list only seven (imagine the predicament, everyone!).

    #1 “Don’t Flirt”

    “Don’t Flirt” is the third track on WINNER’s debut studio album 2014 S/S. The song showed a beautiful contrast from the first two tracks of the studio album, “Empty” and “Color Ring”, which are soulful and emotional in sound and lyrics. Through its fun and catchy sound and lyrics, “Don’t Flirt” ups the mood and prepares listeners for Mino’s solo track “I’m Him” which comes fourth in the track list.

    The boys performed “Don’t Flirt” on music shows, showing off their playful and cute sides (They were flirting with us!) The song was written by Hoony, Mino, iHawk, Ham Seung Cheon, and Kang Uk Jin with music and arrangement by iHawk, Ham Seung Cheon, and Kang Uk Jin.

    #2 “Sentimental”

    Eighteen months after the release of their debut studio album, WINNER returned with another commendable release with their first mini album EXIT:E which include the song “Sentimental”. “Sentimental”, written by Hoony, Mino, and Taehyun, dwells on loneliness, making references on wanting to reach out and be in the midst of someone’s company.

    Despite the heart-breaking lyrics of the track, “Sentimental” features an upbeat and groovy arrangement.

    #3 “Really Really”

    “Really Really” marked WINNER’s first release after reforming as a four-member boy group, following Taehyun’s departure. The lead track of Fate Number For, “Really Really” boasted a tropical sound that was well-received by the public, giving the songs more than 2.5 million downloads and taking the number one spot on Gaon Digital Chart.

    Jinu, Hoony, Mino, and Yoon held their first comeback stage on April 8 on MBC’s Show! Music Core which marked their first stage on the show since debuting in 2014.

    “Really Really” was written by Hoony, Mino, and Yoon with Mino and Yoon contributing to the song’s music. Kang Uk Jin worked with the boys once again for this track in terms of music and arrangement.

    #4 “Movie Star”

    From the boy group’s second studio album EVERYD4Y, “Movie Star” is refreshing — a beautiful mixture of various sounds and sentimental lyrics that touch deep.

    Look back
    The last month took 30 frames, just one second
    How many actors of life have fallen during that time?
    Acting just disappears into the air
    Let’s not live as strangers, even if we have to work hard
    Let’s not sell our beauty, who cares if we make NGs, GN

    “Movie Star” was written by Hoony, Mino, and Yoon. Yoon also worked on the song’s music with Airplay, who also did the song’s arrangement.

    In last year’s EVERYWHERE Tour, Philippine Inner Circles used “Movie Star” for their fan project — and it was beautiful.

    #5 “Love Me Love Me”

    “Love Me Love Me” is one of the two tracks in WINNER’s second single album, Our Twenty For which was released in August 2017, marking their second comeback that year. Hoony, Mino, and Yoon wrote the lyrics of the song. Mino and Yoon also contributed to the music, working with Future Bounce who also arranged the song.

    The song is carefree, perfect for the summer beach vibe with its funky and catchy tune.

    “Love Me Love Me” peaked at the fifth spot of Gaon Digital Chart and fourth spot on Billboard chart.

    #6 “Millions”

    WINNER ended 2018 in the best possible way by gifting Inner Circles with “Millions”. The feel-good song gives listeners an upbeat, dance, and summery listen that will get stuck in your head.

    “Millions” once again proved the chart power of WINNER as it peaked at the second spot of South Korea’s Gaon Digital Chart and K-Pop Hot 100. It also secured the fifth spot on Billboard Digital Songs Chart. In addition, the song gave winner six music show wins!

    #7 “OMG”

    Capping off this list is “OMG”, one of six tracks on the boy group’s latest extended play Cross. The song was written by Hoony, Mino, and Yoon to express gratitude to their Inner Circles who have given them support and love through the years.

    The boys also teamed up with their fans for the special lyric video of “OMG” which was done with the help of 3,000 people who contributed their handwriting for the video.

    Are you ready for WINNER, Philippine Inner Circles? Limited tickets are still available through SM Tickets online and outlets. See Jinu, Hoony, Mino, and Yoon live at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on January 25 in WINNER [CROSS] TOUR in Manila.

  • All About WINNER: The Boy Group Who Impresses Everyone With Its Music

    All About WINNER: The Boy Group Who Impresses Everyone With Its Music

    Known for their potential to create high-quality music recognized by the general public, WINNER has earned the nickname “Trust & Listen” and astounded the Korean music scene with their every release.

    Composed of Yoon, Jinu, Hoony, and Mino, the boy group has displayed their stability in the competitive world of K-Pop and their flexibility and diversity in terms of their music — not confining themselves to a four-cornered space, but going beyond corners and experiment beautifully on their art.

    The members of WINNER have also actively participated in the production, composition, and songwriting for their albums that tackled various subjects including love, everyday life, and hope.

    Before 2014: The Pre-Debut Era of WINNER

    Prior to their debut, Yoon, Jinu, Hoony, and Mino participated on Mnet’s WIN: Who Is Next? as Team A, together with former member Nam Tae Hyun. The boys competed against Team B, whose members went on to debut as iKON with Chan Woo.

    After three rounds of performances and public voting, Team A went on to win the competition, earning the name “WINNER”. The boys then served as the opening act at BIGBANG’s Japanese dome tour and star in their reality show WINNER TV. They also appeared as guest performers on 2NE1’s All or Nothing tour including the tour’s Manila leg. In addition, the boys joined their fellow YG artists in YG Family Power World Tour.

    2014: Guess Who’s Next — WINNER Makes Highly-Anticipated Debut

    After the release of a number of teaser images and videos in anticipation of their debut and the holding of a showcase in the form of a launch party, WINNER made their official debut on August 17 through SBS’ Inkigayo and with the album 2014 S/S and songs “Empty” and “Color Ring”.

    They then became the fastest group to win on a music show after securing first place on M! Countdown. Their album also earned the top spot on Gaon chart and Billboard World Album chart.

    Their debut year was met with great success as they secure rookie awards and other citations in South Korea and abroad.

    WINNER also released a Japanese version of 2014 S/S: Japan Collection and embarked on a Japan tour.

    2016: Return With EXIT:E and Final Release As 5

    Following their 18-month hiatus, WINNER came back with an extended play EXIT: E with had “Baby Baby” and “Sentimental” as lead singles.

    The EP debuted at the top of Gaon chart and at the second spot of Billboard World Album chart. In addition, its lead singles went on to achieve an all-kill status — topping all eight major music streaming platforms. “Baby Baby” also became the most streamed song, among Korean releases, for the first half of the year on QQ Music.

    That year, WINNER went on their first ever nationwide concert tour.

    2017: WINNER’s Fate As Four

    In November 2016, Nam Tae Hyun left WINNER and YG Entertainment, leading for the boy group to reform into four members.

    WINNER made their first release as a four-member boy group with the single album Fate Number For with “Really Really” and “Fool” as lead singles. They once again proved their status as digital monsters with “Really Really” placing number one on Gaon. The song also debuted at the third spot of Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart.

    2017 also saw the boys come out with the single album Our Twenty For which also includes the singles “Love Me Love Me” and “Island”.

    2018: Going Everywhere with a Wolrd Tour

    The following year, they released their second studio album Everyday with the single of the same title. It was also in 2018 when the boys’ embarked in their first ever world tour Everywhere including Philippines as one of the tour’s stop.

    Before 2018 ended, WINNER released the single album Millions which featured the single of the same name.

    2019: Crossing Paths with WINNER with New Album and Tour

    WINNER kicked off their 2019 releases with the extended play We, led by “Ah Yeah”. The EP topped Gaon with over 129,000 copies sold. They followed up We with their third EP titled Cross, released ahead of their upcoming Cross Tour which will once again see WINNER back in the Philippines for a concert on January 25, 2020 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

    READ: WINNER “CROSS TOUR” In Manila To Make January 2020 A Million Times More Explosive For PH Inner Circles

    WINNER [CROSS] TOUR in Manila is presented by YG Entertainment, Live Nation, and PULP Live World.

  • WINNER “CROSS TOUR” In Manila To Make January 2020 A Million Times More Explosive For PH Inner Circles

    WINNER “CROSS TOUR” In Manila To Make January 2020 A Million Times More Explosive For PH Inner Circles

    The year 2020 is bound for an explosive start as South Korean boy group WINNER brings WINNER [CROSS] TOUR in Manila on January 25, 2020 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

    The paths of Yoon, Jinu, Hoony, Mino, and their Philippine Inner Circles will once again intersect as they greet the new year with another remarkable show after more than a year since their first ever solo concert in the Philippines in November 2018. Presented by PULP Live World, WINNER [CROSS] TOUR in Manila promises a hype-filled night for the quartet and their adoring fans.

    WINNER

    Be ready to scream “Ah Yeah” with thousands of your fellow Inner Circles and color SM Mall of Asia Arena with your fandom colors again. Tickets to the concert will go on sale via SM Tickets outlets nationwide and through its website at www.smtickets.com starting December 29.

    Tickets are priced at (exclusive of ticketing charges):

    • PULP ROYALTY (CROSSLIGHT or CROSSROAD) – Php 15,000
    • VIP SEATED – Php 12,500
    • VIP STANDING A/B – Php 10,500
    • LOWER BOX A – Php 8,500
    • LOWER BOX B – Php 6,500
    • UPPER BOX A – Php 4,500
    • UPPER BOX B – Php 3,500
    • UPPER BOX C – Php 2,500

    Check out the seat plan and concert packages below:

    Celebrating their fifth debut anniversary this 2019, Yoon, Jinu, Hoony, and Mino have indeed come a long way since being named the winning group in the survival reality show WIN: Who Is Next? and earning their name as WINNER.

    Since then, the boys have successfully made their mark as one of the most in-demand boy groups of their generation through their chart-topping releases including their debut single “Empty”, “Really Really”, “Everyday”, “Millions”, and more. Most recently, WINNER returned with their highly-anticipated comeback with their third extended play Cross which features “So So” as its lead single.

    Known for their high quality music and versatility as musicians, the boy group has been recognized by various award-giving bodies in South Korea and overseas. In 2014 and 2015, fresh from their debut, the boys took home the New Artist of the Year at the Gaon Chart Music Awards, Golden Disc Awards, Melon Music Awards, and Mnet Asia Music Awards. Last year, the Golden Disc Awards also awarded them the Digital Bonsang for “Really Really”.

    It was also in 2018 when Yoon, Jinu, Hoony, and Mino staged their first ever solo concert in the Philippines through their Everywhere Tour at the SM Mall of Asia Arena last November 10, 2018. Not only did they greet their Philippine Inner Circles with the various astounding performances they prepares, they also made tons of beautiful memories to cherish forever as they endowed fans with hilarious skits, touching messages, a lot of “Salamat” and “Mahal kita“, and of course, a promise to come back to the “City of Love, City of Music, and City of Pleasure” as Mino said.

    Prepare for the return of WINNER and show off your excitement using the hashtags #WINNER, #위너, #WINNERCROSSTOUR, #CROSSTOUR, #MANILA, #PULPLIVEWORLD, #LIVE NATION, and #YG.