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IN PHOTOS: South Korean star IU impresses Pinoy fans with Filipino speaking skill

By Bianca Geli

Published On: December 14, 2019, 04:58 PM

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South Korean sweetheart IU is in Manila for the first time for her 'Love, Poem' concert tour.

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IU

South Korean musician and actress IU staged her first concert in Manila last Friday, December 13 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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Love, Poem

The concert is part of her 'Love, Poem' tour in Asia.

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Actress

She is also known for her acting roles in Korean dramas 'Dream High' (2011), 'The Producers'(2015), 'Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo' (2016), and 'Hotel del Luna' (2019).

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MYMP

During her concert, IU sang “Say You Love Me” and said she's a big fan of MYMP.

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Tagalog

IU also showed her skills in Tagalog and charmed her Filipino fans collectively known as Uaenas.

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Uaenas

She complimented her fans for their strong cheers and said, “Ang galing niyo.”

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Happiness

Her Uaenas in Philippines gave her so much happiness, IU said, “Masaya ang pakiramdam ko.”

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Thankful

She felt grateful for her Filipino fans' support. “Salamat dahil gusto niyo ako.”

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Return

Before taking a water break, IU said, “Iinom lang ako ng tubig.” She also promised her fans she'll try to come back. “Babalik ako para makita kayo ulit.”

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Set list

She sang some of her famous songs such as “BBIBBI,” “Good Day,” “Palette,” “Unlucky,” “Red Shoes,” “Ending Scene.”

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Manila

IU also explored around Manila before her concert. In this photo, IU was photographed with her longtime bodyguard known to fans as Mr. Park.

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Passionate fans

She couldn't forget her fans' passionate cheers. During the concert she said, “This is the first time since my debut that I can't hear my own voice."

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Gifts

She's already wearing gifts from her Filipino fans.

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Mahal kita

She wrote on Instagram, “My eardrums doesn't work yet. Maena is perfect. It's like the whole nation is a singer. I can't forget your blissful face when you were enjoying the 앵앵콜. MAHAL KITA.”