EXO successfully wraps up two-day full-house ‘EXhOrizon’ concert in Manila

06 Jul 2026, 22:21 by Sofia-Sayson · allkpop

On July 5, renowned boy group EXO successfully wrapped up their highly anticipated, two-day concert in Manila. Making their return to the country after seven years, the members and fans alike etched precious memories onto their shared horizon.

Decked in striking red-and-black outfits, Chanyeol, Kai, Suho, D.O., and Sehun immediately set the energy high. They opened the show with their iconic debut track “MAMA,” taking long-time fans down memory lane while proving to newer listeners just how timeless their music is. This was followed by their electrifying performances of “Monster,” “Wolf,” and “Overdose,” which were amplified by blazing fire and pyrotechnic effects.

“I know how much you missed us,” said the group’s leader, Suho. “But I can say that we’ve missed you even more. We waited for this moment for a long time. We’re so happy to be here.”

EXO’s ‘EXO PLANET #6 – EXhOrizon’ took place seven years after their last group concert tour, ‘EXO PLANET #5 – EXplOration’ in 2019. This 2026 tour follows the members’ completion of their mandatory military service and various solo endeavors.

“Actually, from our opening song, we could already feel your hearts,” Kai shared. D.O. added, “I hope we can make lots of happy memories together”—a promise they absolutely fulfilled.

The show featured performances of their hit tracks like “The Eve,” “Love Shot,” “Power,” “Don’t fight the feeling,” “Tempo,” “Ko Ko Bop,” “CALL ME BABY,” “LOVE ME RIGHT,” and “Growl.”

Fans were also treated to live performances of songs from the band’s eighth full-length album, ‘REVERXE’ released in January 2026, marking the first time they witnessed tracks like “Moonlight Shadows,” “Crazy,” “Back It Up,” “Crown,” “Back Pocket,” and “Flatline” on stage.

They also performed fan favorites such as “Baby, Don’t Cry,” “Don’t Go,” and “EL DORADO,” perfectly balancing intense stages featuring their iconic choreography with a soothing atmosphere driven by their crystal-clear live vocals. Now 14 years into their career, the show reminded everyone of the very reason EXO has propelled this far and maintained such undeniable longevity: pure music and talent.

But it wasn’t just EXO showcasing their skills; EXO-Ls beautifully sang along, creating a warm atmosphere as the members comfortably listened to their voices echoing around the arena. The fans even sang “Peter Pan” in unison and playfully showcased their own dancing skills, bringing smiles and giggles from both the members and the crowd.

As the concert came to a close, the members took their time to express how much they missed seeing EXO-Ls, sharing their gratitude for the fans who waited and stayed by their side all these years.

Chanyeol: “It’s been a while since EXO came back as a whole. I was very happy.”

D.O.: “I think I’ll have very sweet dreams tonight. Because of you, I was very happy today. I sincerely thank you for filling up this big venue.“

Kai: “I think today was really just perfect. We sang together with you. We danced together. We were able to see each other and jump together. I could feel your happiness, and I think you also felt how happy I was. Thank you so much for making my day perfect. Every single moment I spend with EXO-Ls is very precious to me. I hope we made this concert a memorable one.”

Suho: “Thank you for coming tonight. We are really touched by you, Manila. As long as you love EXO, we’ll be back for sure. I can feel that you really love EXO and we are all one, right?”

Sehun: “Thank you for coming. I was very happy because of you all. I think we really had fun, right? Actually, we had enough time to recharge, so we were very energetic today. We’ll try to be back to the Philippines as early as possible just to see you all very soon. I feel like it won’t be too long until our comeback. I feel like we're going to come back soon. Please look forward to it.”

Rather than just a concert, the night felt like a homecoming—a long-awaited reunion that felt so good, fans are already anticipating the next one. And as promised by the members, that next return won't be too long of a wait.

EXO’s ‘EXO PLANET #6 – EXhOrizon’ was presented by PULP Live World.

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