“Fill in your Korea” by KOCIS Online Induction Ceremony for 2021 K-Influencer & Honorary Reporters feels surreal!

    I, myself is an Honorary Reporter since 2019 and this would be my second year as part of K-Influencer though I attended the Induction Ceremony through watching the Online Live Streaming at Korea.net's Youtube Channel only, Why it feels surreal!? That it really hits my heart and feels so motivated then everything became so special.

    I'm quite surprised that our members have grown drastically from last year, proving that Hallyu is getting more popular and different nationalities are falling in love with Korea and its culture!

    Everyone is welcome in becoming an Honorary Reporter and K-Influencer as long as you can show your love and passion for Korea through writing an article, making videos, photos, illustration, webtoon or creating any contents that are related to Korea.

    Let me share to you the highlights from the Induction Ceremony held last May 20, 2021.

    Opening the ceremony is a Traditional Performance (Minyo'Baetnorae') by Castro Gonzalez Nancy Lorena. How cute she is in a Pink Hanbok and I love how a foreigner is confident and enjoys singing a Korean folk song and she's really good at it.

    Followed by Emcee's Yoo Na-young and Kim Sun-woo who formally welcomes this year 2021 Class of K-Influencers (1,224 from 76 countries) and Honorary Reporters (3,432 from 105 countries) who are selected by KOCIS to help promote Korean Culture worldwide.

    It was such a great honor to have the First Lady of the Republic of Korea, Mrs. Kim Jung-sook in giving a Congratulatory Speech and everyone watched it LIVE, including myself which I can't participate from the past years because I can't go personally to Cheong Wa Dae that time.

    Not just congratulating the class of 2021 but First Lady Mrs. Kim Jung-sook gave an inspiring message to everyone relaying peace and harmony between different nationalities but through Honorary Reporter & K-Influencer everyone is having unity to achieve one goal and She also mentioned to give full support to one another and stop hatred or discrimination during this pandemic for everyone to fully overcome this crisis together.

    Lastly, First Lady Mrs. Kim Jung-sook looks forward to 2021 Honorary Reporters & K-Influencers to give positive influence to humankind and be the messengers of hope and encouragement to the whole world.

(Photo Credit to Korea.net)

    Present at the ceremony also was 2nd Vice Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr. Kim Jeong-bae and Director of the Korean Culture and Information Service, Mr. Park Jung-youl.

    How special it is to participate actual on the studio like K-Influencers, Jang Ipek Damla and Katarzyna Helinska; also Honorary Reporters, Cao Thi Huong and Maziyar Farbod. They each shared their stories and everyone is really amazing which I wanted myself to participate actively like them. One thing, everyone is wearing their National Costumes including the First Lady, she is wearing a Hanbok and that was so elegant and cute!

    One of the highlights as well is "Kimchi", which is known as the popular Korean food right now which I really agree and Kimchi is also my favorite that I can eat it everyday. Kimchi tastes real good and very healthy!

    During the ceremony, it was fun to see few members I knew (from the 40 Honorary Reporters & K-Influencers) on the screen participating through online video conference representing different countries especially from Philippines. The moment they presented past activities and experiences of Honorary Reporters and K-Influencers from the previous years just felt so good which motivates everyone to work harder and participate more in the upcoming activities this 2021 including me.

    Another thing is a surprise quiz for everyone, first an “O or X” event asking if this year were the 40th Anniversary of KOCIS, and most of us got it right! The answer is X=wrong because this year is the 50th. Next question is to make the certain hand gesture that expresses love which everyone knows and that is “K-Heart”. I used to call it finger heart but from now on it is K-Heart for me!

    Lastly, group ceremonies which is very meaningful for me; giving out of certificates (which I received in advance online) then card performances by the 40 Honorary Reporters & K-Influencers participating through video conference showing the slogan of the ceremony “FILL IN YOUR KOREA” and a Thank you message to the First Lady Mrs . Kim Jung-sook.

    For finale is a Congratulatory Performance (Why not?) by LOONA (Ambassadors for this year's promoting Korean Culture Overseas)

(Photo Credit to Korea.net)

    All in all, I am beyond grateful to be part of Honorary Reporters & K-Influencers again for this year 2021.Having an Induction Ceremony online is very meaningful and special to me. It feels like I am at the studio as well, meeting the First Lady and everyone. I will work harder this 2021 and can't wait to join actively in every activity that the KOCIS has prepared. Sharing my love and passion for Korea and its culture will always be one of my happiness and its actually the most reason why my life is full of excitement. Thank you so much to KOCIS and to every Honorary Reporters & K-Influencers this year 2021, Fighting~!

You can watch the Full LIVE Replay of the Induction Ceremony here:

(Credits to Korea.net)

My First on a Korean LIVE Broadcast! Sharing to you My Simply K-Pop CON-TOUR Experience...^^

I didn't expect that by doing covers of K-Pop songs on Youtube will lead me to my first ever appearance on a Korean Live Broadcast!

The Boyz Kevin & Jacob, Me and Minzy
Photo Credit to Arirang K-pop Youtube Channel (Simply K-Pop Con-Tour)

Annyeonghaseyo~! Hello! I am Zestian Rivera Revilleza from Philippines. First of all, I would like to extend my gratitude to Arirang TV Simply K-Pop CON-TOUR Team especially to its Author for letting me appear on the Program Simply K-Pop CON-TOUR in Philippines last May 3, 2021.

Photo Credit to Arirang K-pop Youtube Channel (Simply K-Pop Con-Tour)

Let me share to you “How it all started?”

I received a message from the Author on my Instagram last April 21 to make it short, they are looking for Filipino Youtubers who’s doing covers of Kpop Songs and they want me to sing on their program through the video connection.

My first reaction to this was:

“What!? Am I being asked to appear on a Korean Live Broadcast??? Yes I love doing Kpop cover songs but I am not a professional singer. What to do!? Eottoke!?”

Then April 23 I received an email from the Team saying, they saw my Kpop songs cover online and if I am interested in making an appearance on their show. “Like OMG is this for real!???” I answered all their questions and they replied April 26 saying they will be checking back with me later that week. Then I received emails from Simply Kpop from time to time until the day of event comes.

“I can’t believe that I will be appearing on the show until it happens”. 

The Simply Kpop Team guided me well from the start until the Tech Rehearsal last May 2 (Sunday) 5:00PM KST which went smoothly that not lasted even 10 minutes then up to D-DAY May 3 (Monday) though I got to join the meeting room 1 hour late because of an error in connecting on my part “which I am really getting sad and afraid that what if I can’t make it ㅠㅠ” but fortunately I was able to catch up on time for the final rehearsal that day 15 minutes prior to the Live Broadcast. “Thank you so much to my cousins (Lycca and Vj) for allowing me to stay on their house and got no problem in connecting and ofcourse, my Family (especially Mami Rose, Brother and cousin Paw for all your help) and Friends who's supporting me always”.

Finally! The Live Broadcast has started May 3, 7:00PM KST opening the show were MCs Kevin and Jacob from the Kpop group The Boyz. “who’s I’m currently watching on a Korean TV Program “Kingdom: The Legendary War” so I feel so related to them hehe”. It feels great as well when Joyce Guerra “a Kababayan/a fellow Filipina” was featured on the show as a successful actress in Korea who took part already in 50 Korean Dramas.

I enjoyed and had a lot of fun during the whole show; I was able to watch amazing performances of different Kpop groups from OnlyOneOf (Libido), which performed first followed by NTX (Choco Icecream) and Majors (Dancing in the starlit night).

Due to covid-19 Kpop artists had to perform in an empty audience but with Simply Kpop CON-TOUR it’s really cool because fans we’re able to watch and cheer for their idols on screen live which it makes everyone feels as if they are on the actual venue together.

I felt so proud when Iñigo Pascual “A Filipino Singer/Actor” got to show his love not just for Kpop but also to Korean Productions and how amazing Koreans in everything they do. Lastly, when he sings one of my favorite song “If You by BIGBANG”.

More performances came up Bibi (Bad Sad and Mad), Dongkiz (Universe) and Keembo (Whatever) Kpop groups that I watched performing for the first time and they are actually all great and has amazing vocals. Followed by a special video message by Sir Nick Lizaso “Chairman, NCCA of the Philippines” who’s very supportive of the Korean and Philippines culture exchange.

Next is performances by Soran (Be with me), GreatGuys (Touch by Touch), Lim Seo Won (Shoulder Dance) and Norazo (Vegetable) then video message from ITZY.

Followed by my most awaited artist MINZY “Gong Minji”. It’s time for Minzy’s interview. I was really happy to see her again and when she mentioned about Lovely “Tagalog version” which she released under an entertainment here in Philippines I got more excited like she really love Philippines that she committed on that project and feels like she really has a special connection with her Filipino fans. When Minzy showed a bit of her dance moves for “Superwoman” I suddenly remembered the moment I am watching her performed just right in front of me way back year 2018. I can’t believe that my moment is about to come. I’m close to crying that time but I’m saying to myself that “NO! You still have an interview! You will be flashed on that screen! So don’t cry! Haha”. 

I won’t forget how Kevin called out my name “Zestian” and that’s the moment my heart was beating so fast like “Keep calm self! You’re about to go on screen”. Words can’t explain how happy I am during that time. I was able to talk with Kevin and Jacob of The Boyz and especially Minzy. I introduced myself, I shared how I started loving Korean contents and the most important is I reminisced the time I meet Minzy at a Meet & Greet last year 2018 and got to have a duet of “Lovely” with Minzy. “Soooo precious!”

Photo Credit to Arirang K-pop Youtube Channel (Simply K-Pop Con-Tour)

I can’t believe that all of those things are going to happen in my life as ever. I love Minzy since 2NE1 and supporting her even as a solo artist. It was always been my dream to interact with her, like for Minzy to know that I am here supporting and loving her always.

Thank you so much to Simply K-Pop CON-TOUR for making my dreams come true! I made it! ^^ My friends say that I am a successful fangirl! And indeed, this was another achievement on my fangirling journey! 

More than 24,000 people were watching worldwide that time and they saw me as one of the biggest fans of Minzy including Minzy herself, she saw me, she knew about me! And I would be forever grateful for that.

Next is “Lovely” performance of Minzy and I can’t contain my feelings that time and my tears just fell down. I held back my tears during the interview but as I am off the screen and while watching Minzy performing Lovely I feel so overwhelmed like how can I be so blessed and lucky all those time. Feels like I’m representing the whole Filipino Blackjack and POS.

Last but not the least was performances from Enhypen (Not For Sale & Drunk-Dazed), I’m so happy as well for the two Filipino fans who was given an opportunity like me to interact with their idols. Followed by an interview with Ben & Ben “a popular band in Philippines” and then performances from AB6IX (Close) and ONF (Ugly Dance).

Hands up to Simply K-Pop for doing a great job for making an online concert tour (streaming worldwide for FREE) which surely gives a lot of happiness to every Kpop fans watching all over the world who misses going into concerts, watching their idols live, because we all know that everyone is having a hard time during this pandemic so Simply K-Pop CON-TOUR is really a brilliant idea!

Again, Thank you so much for this wonderful experience! I will never ever forget this. Maraming Salamat! Kamsahamnida~^^

You can watch the full replay here: https://youtu.be/bWuzbhwHdCs I’m on 50:32 =)

Watch also my Vlogs, from behind-the-scenes: https://youtu.be/F1PV9SaFUZk

and what can i say about my full D-day experience: https://youtu.be/IyaLMpMVkYU

Being a K-pop Fan brings me to National Television

 I can't believe that being a K-pop Fan would be a great factor, for me to be shown on a nationwide TV program in our country. Let me share to you how my FanGirling takes me to a remarkable experience.

Last September 2, 2020, I was chosen to be the “Home Partner” on a segment of “Eat Bulaga!” called “Bawal Judgmental!”

First, let me introduce what “Eat Bulaga!” is. For those who didn't know, it is the longest running noontime variety show in the Philippines broadcasted by GMA Network. It started since 1979 and up to now is being loved by many Filipinos. It has been acquired also internationally like in Myanmar and Indonesia.

Second, what is that segment “Bawal Judgmental!” all about? It is a segment of Eat Bulaga! where there will be a studio guest and will be tested by its intuition and judgment by selecting the correct choices out of a group of people with distinctive characteristics, past experiences, and interesting revelations.

Third, what will be the task of a “Home Partner” like me? During this situation called as The New Normal, the show is also streaming online in Facebook and Youtube as no audience were allowed in the studio. Home partner will be the person to help the studio guest in judging the said group of people, where you will be given a chance to ask questions or choose who you think the right people are and win cash prize.

So now, how did I become a Home Partner? Last September 1, 2020 at 10:50 PM, Eat Bulaga! posted on their Facebook Page that they're looking for a “K-POP FAN” to be their Home Partner for the segment Bawal Judgmental! I just followed their instructions and all I did was comment a Selfie with my K-pop Merch, then the City where I live at the moment.

This is truly unexpected and everyone around me including Mami Rose (My Family) saying that I was really lucky because out of the 11,000+ people who commented on that post “I was the one being chosen”. I am really grateful for that and especially to the person who sent that post on one of the K-pop Group Chat that I belong to, the first time I saw it I said to myself that I should join that! Then also to my friend Ivy who mentioned me on that post and telling me to join, because if not for them I probably wouldn't know it and wasn't able to participate.

I actually commented around 8:00 AM, September 2, 2020 then it's not yet 10 minutes has passed but they replied to me privately saying that since I followed the instructions I now have a chance to be the lucky home partner. I just keep following their instructions to me through call then lastly, they said “Congratulations! We now choose you as the Home Partner”, through video call. I was really shocked and excited during that moment but what really surprised me is I have to get ready and be on standby because that is less than 30 minutes prior to the live show! And I'm telling you, this is my first time experiencing all this, and I'm feeling the nervousness all over me! Another thing that made me uneasy, is that for some reasons I can't make it on our own house so I have to transfer to my cousin's house, and thank you because Francis (my cousin) and Lola Fanny (my grandmother) allowed me to do the live show at their place.

The segment “Bawal Judgmental!” lasted for 1 hour and 23 minutes and the studio guest that time is Karel Marquez, a Film and TV Actress; Together with the Hosts: Vic Sotto, Jose Manalo, Ryan Agoncillo, Pauleen Luna and Maine Mendoza. I was really happy to interact with all these celebrities even though we talked and see each other through video call only.

Not just that I was seen in national television, but introducing myself as a K-pop Fan, proudly singing a song of BIGBANG while waving my lightstick, wearing a crown headband and fandom shirt is what truly makes me happier! The show ended successfully, it was really an awesome experience and I can say that this is a great achievement to my FanGirling journey and I think I didn't do anything wrong during the live show. ^^ In the end, I got overwhelmed through the greetings, support and congratulation messages from my family, friends and co-VIPs (fandom). I'm truly happy and thankful for all what happened!

For me, this is another proof that being a K-pop Fan is a great inspiration and motivation that you can do all things to show support to the K-pop group that you love then it will eventually lead you to amazing experiences like this! Especially these days that Hallyu (Korean Wave) is such a big impact not just in Asian countries but now is being recognized globally, so I know that there will be a lot more of opportunities coming!

All I can say is I am proud to be a K-pop Fan and will always be! Since then until now, I have no regrets of becoming one.

FREE K-Event, plus K-Movies Pinoy!

A day filled of Korea’s culture and experience, and it’s all for FREE!

Saturday, September 14, 2019, me and my younger sister went to a Mall here in Manila. We arrived early as 10:00 AM making sure that we’ll be the first one to take part on the activities.

I saw about this event on facebook, it actually runs from September 9 – September 15, 2019, a total of 7 days where they offer Korean related activities at Atrium Bldg. A of SM Sucat.

The first activity we had was the “Hanbok Wearing Experience”.

My sister was so happy as this was her first time to try wearing a Hanbok (Korea’s Traditional Dress) and it really looks good on her.

For me it was my 4th time wearing a Hanbok. 1st, during KTO's event in Glorietta, Makati; 2nd in Jeju, South Korea at Seaweed Museum; 3rd in a Korean Restaurant at BF Parañaque; 4th is from this event!

They had lots of photo spots, where you can take memorable photos while wearing Hanbok. A background with Chuseok theme, Korean Palace and a runway full of white led lights.

2nd Activity, is a movie screening!

What makes it special is that Korean movies was in Tagalized version. It is a Korean movie but the voices were subbed in Filipino. Those movies we're actually shown in Cable Link and this event plus all of the activities we're presented by Cable Link, K Movies Pinoy!

On the day we attended, we were able to watch "One Step" starring Sandara Park and Han Jaesuk also "Midnight Runners" starring Park Seojoon and Kang Haneul.

We all enjoyed taking memorable photos and the K-Movies Pinoy!

As we got hungry, we filled our tummy with these yummy Bibimbap! (This is not for FREE! haha) We bought this at SM Food Court, Mr. KimBob.

Thank you so much to Cable Link, K-Movies Pinoy and SM Sucat for another Koreanish experience that made our Fangirling life happy!

I enjoy attending this kind of event related to anything Korea and Korean =)

Ailee x Hwanhee x Guckkasten in Manila

Yes you read it right!

Ailee, Hwanhee and Guckkasten visited Manila, Philippines last August 17, 2019 for Solaire Singing Legends held at The Theatre Solaire.

First of all, Thank you so much to Solaire for giving us FREE Concert Tickets. Me and my friend won 2 Tickets each from this giveaway.

Now, Let me start my Solaire Experience=)

We met up on our house lunch 12:00NN, got changed to smart casual attire and did our make up together in my room. We booked Grab car 3:00PM but took us 30 mins. to ride one. 

From CAA to Solaire is 400 pesos plus the 24 pesos fee at the express way.

Fare Total = Php 424

Eomma Rose, Chingu Leah, Chingu Ana with her Namchin Paul

Finally, we arrived at Solaire and got our concert tickets 30 mins. before the said deadline which is 5:00PM only. I've also been told to register for Solaire Rewards club so here it is, I got my Silver Card having 250 pesos on it, so we got to play as well at the Casino just for a while.

Look how happy we are as we're waiting for 8:00PM to come. 

Looking for photo spots! 

Searching for what food to eat!

Since, we all love Korean Foods, we decided to have dinner at Solaire Food Court there is a place called Namsan, so from its name you can already know that it all sells Korean Food. As Namsan is a mountain in Seoul!

We order the following:

1 Bibimbap = 400

1 Mandu = 285

2 Shin Ramyeon = 285 x 2 = 570

TOTAL = 1,255

After eating, we went up and wait outside The Theatre Solaire, and look what we got! We we're able to take photos from Standees prepared by Solaire for this event and we met Japan Fanclub giving out Hwanhee's Fan for support. 

This made us get more hyped up like "this is really happening! Finally, we'll be able to see Ailee, Hwanhee and Guckkasten performing LIVE real real soon!!!"

Finally! The moment we're waiting for...We got in at The Theatre Solaire before 8:00PM and a staff of Ailee Philippines gave us a hand banner cheering support for Ailee.

Our seat is located at the Balcony Center and the view was so fantastic! Once again, Thank you so much Solaire for this great opportunity.

As the show started, we we're surprised to see the Korean Celebrity we saw at Solaire Hallway that he is the Host/Emcee for the night! Until now we didn't know what his name is, so if you do please! let me know asap! His face was so familiar but I can't remember where did I saw him (KDrama or KVariety Show and or so on..)

BTW, This is him=)

First, is a front act of a Korean unnie who performed a DOTS OST "You are my Everything" by Gummy followed by a duet with a SB19 member singing an Aladdin OST "A whole new world".

Next, is Hwanhee!

Hwanhee is a South Korean Singer / Actor and a member of a Korean R&B Duo "Fly to the Sky". I knew him because of Fantastic Duo, and I really like him hitting the high notes while his face turns red! I can't imagine I saw him for real in front of my two eyes! Hearing his manly voice as he speaks in Korean, singing his ballad and R&B songs as well as an OST. He also let us see his dance moves and I like it how humble and humorous he is when he is speaking.

Then here goes, Ailee!

I really thank God for letting me see the person I wanted to see the most! Ailee has been in Philippines before for shooting promotional videos for Philippine Tourism in Korea. That time, I really wanted to see her but I know it was impossible as I knew it very late and this time, luckily I am finally going to see her!

Ailee is a cast of KDrama Dream High 2; I knew her because of that and at Fantastic Duo as well and she sings a lot of KDrama OST and her songs are really popular in Korea, I can hear it a lot in KVariety show and I really love her as a person, I love her style, looks, she is really pretty both inside and out, great in english and most of all I got hooked up on her latest 2nd Album "Butterfly". Tracks Room Shaker and Love is what I like the most!

Upon preparation of Musical Instruments of Guckkasten, a special number from Filipino Boy Group called SB19 which is handled under a Korean Company filled the Theatre BTS "Boy with Luv" and "Idol" as well as SB19 hit songs.

Just perfect as everything is ready for Guckkasten stage!

This is not just the first time I will be seeing them but actually my first ever encounter with Guckkasten because I really had no idea who and what are they except for the fact that I search Guckkasten and view their website so I knew that they are a rock band based on the images cover of their albums and searched once in Youtube and I found out and watched only 1 video and that is the vocalist performance of Fanstatic Baby by Bigbang at King of Masked Singer and that's it!

Guckkasten is a South Korean indie rock band composed of the following members:

Ha Hyun-woo (하현우) – vocals, guitar

Jeon Kyu-ho (전규호) – guitar

Lee Jung-gil (이정길) – drums

Kim Ki-bum (김기범) – bass guitar

Correct me if I am wrong, I'm so sorry as I am curious too why they are 6 on stage if they only have 4 members? Why? Who are the other two? If you know, please let me know asap!

I was so surprised to know from our seatmate who is actually a fan of Guckkasten and he told me that the vocalist, Ha Hyun-woo is the longest champion in King of Masked Singer. And I was like "really? WOW!" cause I am familiar with that Kvariety show but I was able to watch just short clips of my favorite artist or some are those who came up on my newsfeed.

At the beginning of their performance I was really shocked on how high the voice of the vocalist like"Oh my gosh! This will be a totally rocking stage" and I am really ready for that as I also love rock music!

As I watched Guckkasten, I said to myself that I was really lucky to be able to witnessed their amazing performance. It's really great to watch not just K-pop concerts but to see a korean indie rock band performing live! cause I missed watching live bands! It's been really a long time that I used to watch a rock performace and Guckkasten was really awesome. I actually found them cute haha especially when the vocalist looks to shy when speaking and making a heart sign for their fans which is really different when he's already perfoming! and also how the rest of the band giggles when they saw Ha Hyun-woo going down the stage and interacting with their fans.

The concert took more than 2 hrs. yet it feels like we wanted encore more and more haha! I'm so happy to be able to watch Solaire Singing Legends. I had a great time from roaming around at Solaire as well and also eating.

We waited for the bus shuttle from Solaire taking us to MOA. Then luckily we we're able to ride UV express, leave MOA and get to McDo Gatchalian easily and faster.

Maybe because of dancing and screaming made us hungry so we bought foods at McDo before going home.

We arrived in our house around 12:30AM, and guess what! We forgot our keys, good thing my brother woke up and opened the gate for us.

Another experience worth remembering which added another journey to my fangirling life!

Thank you so much Solaire and to my friends who made this all possible and more fun!

You can watch my fancams here:
Ailee x Hwanhee x Guckkasten FANCAM

and my vlog:
Solaire Singing Legends Experience

Thank you=)

Grateful to be part of Korea.net Team of KOCIS as Honorary Reporter

It all started when I applied last March 24, 2019 and received an e-mail from Ms. Jihye Yoon last April 8, 2019 Congratulating me for being part of the Team. 

THANK YOU SO MUCH! 감사합니다~

It is such a great honor to be part of Korea.net Team of the Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS) as one of the Honorary Reporter.

My passion in spreading Korea all over the world leads me to join this and that is because I love Korea so much!

Unfortunately I haven't attended the official induction ceremony held at Seoul last May 20, 2019 where there will be a ceremony in the morning, lunch and then a tour in ChongWaDae in the afternoon, such a great opportunity that i missed. Hoping that I can took part in the future events and so.

July 19, 2019 I went to the Korean Cultural Center here in the Philippines to get wonderful gifts from KOCIS. I gladly met Ms. Nahye Lee of KCC and I am very thankful for what I have received (Korea.net Badge and Backpack). 

I’m looking forward on what I can contribute as an Honorary Reporter.

Everything just make me feel excited as all Honorary Reporters from different countries are having one goal and that is to help the world learn more about Korea.

Once again, thank you so much to everyone in KOCIS and KCC!

Update: I received my E-Certificate August 13, 2019 =)

All in for iKON in Manila!

Get ready? Showtime!!!

I actually didn't expect that iKON will be having a World Tour this year 2018 and they are coming in my country! Like OMG will i finally see these 7 boys??? I really don't have "iponing" or enough savings for this>.< During that time i recently had a Trip to Davao, a province in Philippines going back there after 10 years to visit my Grand Parents and i just started to save up for the renewal of my Business Permit for the year 2019. So, I am like ottoke!? Greatfully i did all that i can in doing part time and that is selling ikon merchandise official and fanmade ones so I got to earn just enough for the ticket i want! Kamsahamnida~ to all those who bought from CezzsyShoppe during iKON in Manila ^_^

So, Let me share my story to you....

Let's start on the day of Ticket Selling!

Ticket selling starts last October 14, 2018 Sunday 12NN at all SM Tickets outlets as well as online! We lined up at SM Sucat early as 6AM we arrived there 5AM i think and we created our own queuing numbers and help each other to have proper lines but once we got inside the ticketing booth there are 7 people who came at the line first and that's really sad cause they have seen us ikonics lining up outside we even saw them roaming around and upon me asking that we should be the first in line they even argued and said we're the one who went first here in the booth so we are first! I know that the queuing numbers we made was not official but if you are a true fan and nice person you wouldn't do that just to be the first one getting the tickets also if you hurt too many ikonics who woke up early and patiently fall in line outside. We bought our tickets 30 minutes have passed as the ticket selling opens! We supposedly buying PULP ROYALTY SOUND CHECK but we weren't able to do so as it was super limited and it sells out fast. So me and my friends decided to buy VIP STANDING - D Section. Funny how we even cried that we got Standing D not Sound Check because you know that feeling that you earned for this, you wait for this for years to happen but yet we're really thankful that we still got great tickets as our queuing starts at #51. Great right!?

and here comes, November 11, 2018 i won't forget this date as many special things happened! 11.11 / D-DAY But wait! Let me share to you first their ARRIVAL here in Manila! First time of iKON in Philippines except Jinhwan who used to lived in Davao due to his English Language Class.

Night of November 10, 2018 Me with my 2 friends went at NAIA Terminal 1 for iKON's arrival! We waited for like more than 3 hours i think and then saw iKON for only like 5-10 minutes! HAHA Yeah! That's what TEAM AIRPORT be like! Unless, you have an airport pass where you can go inside and wait for them where they are coming out walk with them until they got inside their cars! Yet we're still lucky as we saw them as they walk towards their cars and as they passed by in our area Yunhyeong dropped down their car windows so we really saw them even though not that too long and not properly as PH ikonics at the airport were so hyped up in welcoming the boys!

Concert Day! 11.11.18 - MOA Arena...

Finally after years of waiting, I still can’t believe that i already saw the boys and really upclose..We experienced both hard and good things! Early as 9:30AM i think after strapping we start doing our Giveaway (face ikon logo tattoo, paper banner, photo card) we're doing it until 1PM. 

Thank you so much to every PH ikonics who lined up patiently and loving our mini giveaway! This is a way of our "Thank you" for being able to see iKON soon. Like another dream being fulfilled!

By the way, this wouldn't be possible without my Chingudeuls~ Thank you so much to all of you! Eonnie, Faith, Jerome, Lishan & Xuen! We work hard for this and its soooo worth the effort right!? Ang saraaap sa feeling! Nakaka proud hehe

Until iKON's next concert here ❤

After our late lunch we started lining up and got in at the concert hall at 5:30PM. I was already soooo tired but once IKON showed up i dunno but bigla akong nagka energy to shout, to jump, to dance! As in party party walwal to the max hahaha...This is my first ever experience na nagkabukol ako sa siko, nagkapasa ako sa legs and ilang days na sakit parin ng katawan ko aigoo~ literal na nabugbog katawan ko hahaha anyway, i’m super duper happy! Best team airport and Best concert experience ever! 

I wouldn’t forget how the boys got so hyped up because of us PH ikonics, how Hanbin dances in front of me and that funny walk and the way he leads us to sing love scenario as loud as we can; 

How Yunhyeong always shows up in front of us, sitting then playing with confetti and wanted us to sing along with him, 

How Donghyuk smiles on us, looking on our faces one by one, 

How Jinhwan go down the stage and got so near to us, 

How Chanwoo rocking the stage,

How Junhoe splashes water on us, 

How Bobby help the members to show how much they love us,

How iKON shouted that we love us! 

How nice and kind they are to smile, waved to us! How literally they have fun with us! The successful fan projects, that rainbow lights, that yellow cloth especially that don’t let me know performance that they asked everyone to put down each cameras/phone cause they wanted to see our faces! 

All of my worries starting from what we experienced during the ticket selling which we’re supposed to be pulp royalty (soundcheck) to the konbat issue, until the concert day because i know how hard it was in the VIP standing section based on my condition, all of those worries turned into an amazing experience that i can say that this is an Advance Birthday Gift for My Self, Advance Christmas Gift and Special Gift for My whole Year 2018 I was so blessed! So i am really grateful for all of this!

credit photo to YG LIVE NATION PULP

credit photo to YG LIVE NATION PULP

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Thank you so much to my concert buddies who made this moment very special and extra fun! Saranghae~

From Arrival to Concert until Departure, TRULY THE BEST! ❤

YOU’RE WORTH WAITING IKON! 

I LOVE NOT JUST HANBIN, 

NOT JUST BOBBY 

BUT ALL OF YOU! 

FORGET THOSE SAD MEMORIES 

AND DIFFICULT TIMES, 

STARTING FROM NOW ON, 

LET’S ALL BE HAPPY ALWAYS!

PS* ang puputi nila mygash! ang kikinis! ang ggwapo! and ang babait!