The Mall of Asia Area was bathed in blue on October 12, as ZeroBaseOne (ZB1) took the stage for his or her first solo present within the Philippines, Timeless World.
Introduced by Pulp Dwell World, listed here are 9 moments that made the night time actually unforgettable:
1. Lastly, A Full Line-Up
ZB1’s first go to to the Philippines was for the 2023 Asia Artist Awards in Bulacan, however there was a obtrusive absence—Ricky, who missed the occasion resulting from visa points. This time, the “younger and wealthy, tall and good-looking” member lastly took the stage with the group. “I used to be actually unhappy that I couldn’t be right here final time,” Ricky shared. “So lastly, I’m so excited.”
2. Into the Portal
The live performance opened with a surprising three-minute audiovisual sequence that culminated with the looks of a portal. The sound design was so immersive that the sector vibrated, drawing the viewers in as if we have been being transported to a different dimension—or maybe as if ZB1 had come to Earth from theirs. Everybody was in a world the place earthly issues have been no concern for the subsequent three hours.
3. A Nod to Boys Planet
The group paid tribute to their roots with performances of songs from Boys Planet, the fact present that introduced ZB1 collectively. Mid-show, they rolled out tracks like “En Garde,” “Say My Identify,” “Scorching Summer season,” and the sign tune “Right here I Am.” Gunwook mirrored, “Our chemistry has improved, so our performances have improved.”
4. Solo and Unit Levels
Zhang Hao’s solo stage for “At all times” was a standout second. The highest-ranked Boys Planet trainee later admitted on social media that the followers’ chants of his title have been so loud, he might hear them by means of his in-ears, and that he intentionally exited the slowly simply to take all of it in.
Then got here the unit levels. Jiwoong, Matthew, Ricky, and Gunwook turned up the warmth with the sultry, body-roll-heavy “Over Me,” sending followers into overdrive when Matthew flashed some pores and skin. In the meantime, Hanbin, Taerae, Gyuvin, and Yujin opted for a extra playful vibe with “Swap.”
5. “Good So Unhealthy” on Repeat
Because the night time appeared to be winding down, the group carried out “Good So Unhealthy”—besides the Filipino Zeroses weren’t able to let it go. The group chanted “isa pa” (“yet another time”) relentlessly, main the boys to repeat the ultimate refrain 5 occasions over. Even the group appeared shocked by the vitality. Hanbin, ever the chief, reeled issues again in to maneuver the present alongside.
6. A Numerous Setlist
From the upbeat bops “Really feel the Pop” and “Yura Yura” to heartfelt ballads like “Good Evening” and “Hi there,” and modern dance tracks resembling “Kill the Romeo” and “Crush,” the live performance’s setlist highlighted ZB1’s versatility. Every efficiency supplied one thing totally different, showcasing the group’s expansive vary and conserving the viewers locked in from begin to end.
7. Considerate Fan Initiatives
Zerose added their particular contact to the live performance. With rose banners and lightsticks of their fingers, they serenaded the group with “Our Season” through the encore break. Flower petal confetti showered the group on stage, a gesture Ricky appreciated. “I heard Zerose ready this for us like a present. It was so fairly, and it made us so completely happy through the efficiency. Thanks,” he stated.
8. A Shock Cowl
ZB1 additionally had a present for the followers—a shock cowl of the hit tune “Dilaw” by Filipino artist Maki. Their pronunciation was spectacular, displaying how a lot effort they put into connecting with their followers. Hanbin, Zhang Hao, and Matthew even sang snippets of the tune throughout their post-concert livestreams.
9. Manila’s Insane Vitality
The group’s vitality was relentless all through the night time. Matthew remarked “We have been speaking backstage, the vitality right here is superb. We’ll come again” Gyuvin echoed his sentiment, saying, “I don’t wanna go house both. Thanks for making a lot noise.” Even a 20-minute delay, attributable to electrical points, didn’t dampen spirits. As a substitute, followers turned to humor chanting “Extension! Extension!” whereas ready for the present to renew.
As ZB1 wrapped up their Manila cease, they promised to return. With the group’s contract set to run out in January 2026, it feels just like the clock is ticking. But, if this night time in Manila was any indication, ZeroBaseOne’s time, nevertheless transient, might be nothing in need of extraordinary.
Phrases: MAJ
Picture: Arielle Elep