INFINITE (인피니트): INFINITE Effect Live in Manila 2015
Thursday, November 12, 2015November 7, 2015
Blame it all on me for underestimating "THE INFINITE EFFECT".
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Contrary to how I was 2 years ago, my pre-concert activities were somewhat chill. To the point that I even had my nails done. As gates opened and long lines started to disappear outside MOA Arena. We entered the venue and settled in our seats.
Yes, you read that right, seats. I'm not that STANDING CONCERT PIT girl anymore. I've matured.
A dozen of INFINITE music videos later, the lights finally fade to black. Screams can be heard in every corner, some even tearing up. As the arena gets filled with a sea of GOLD lights, the boys' silhouettes appeared.
This night's going to be memorable, and you know it.
The boys opened with BTD (Before The Dawn). Everyone's heartbeat surely took it up a notch, one by one. And I'm not even kidding, I've seen the boys twice, and it's unfair how they still have this effect on you. (INFNITE EFFECT. Lame, I know)
After Paradise and Be Mine, I had to double take, because something is quite not right. Then I realized - Hoya, due to an injury, was at the corner of the stage, seated. Whilst singing along with the boys. Which gave me all the feels, to be quite honest. He seemed to look like he wants to bust the moves as well, but just can't... for now.
So dear reader, if you are reading this entry... apart from looking at the photos, I have to confess. I tried so hard for this entry to not be Sungyeol-centric. I TRIED, I SWEAR. I can't help it. Watching seven boys all at once is kind of hard if you're in a concert setting. You feel me?
During their talk, Woohyun kept asking the fans what song they should sing next. And as expected, the answer was mixed and did not end well. That he just decided for himself to sing Love Letter. Well, thank you for asking then, sir.
Woohyun performed "Everyday", which he emphasized on the fact he wrote that song. And hints not only to us, but even to his company watching over to give him the chance to put out his solo album. Woollim, please give this boy a chance.
INFINITE H followed suit with "Sorry, I'm Busy" and "Pretty" which got everyone pumped up. Even sang along with the boys.
Despite his condition, you could seriously see how Hoya was trying so hard to give everyone the show they deserve from him. And that was really touching.
Sunggyu's "KONTROL" performance definitely is one of favorite stages from that night. With it being a personal favorite of mine, witnessing Sunggyu perform live is an amazing experience, no joke. You could just feel his passion for performing. Not only to please his fans, but for his love of performing as well. And all you could say in the end is, WOW.
He was just in the stage area the whole time, in his little world. You can call it for the love of art, or anti-social. That’s Kim Sunggyu for you.
Putting a sweet end to the special stage segment is the boys of INFNITE F, performing "Heartbeat" and "My Girl". Which I, of course- loved. There came a point where my sister had to hold me, for I was kind of out of it. But all is good, I am good. I'm fine.
Blame it all to this guy here:
They showed the Original Version of the Last Romeo MV. Which got everyone shocked, and somewhat teary eyed. Including me. (I blame you and your face Kim Myungsoo. Don’t ever sit in a room where water will enter ever again!)
The boys sang JULIA out of the blue. I came to the concert prepared. I read the setlist. And Julia was not there. It was an unexpected twist!
I love JULIA too much for my own good, I don't even know if I deserve to witness them sing this song live. But I did. And well, I'm still alive (Thank goodness.)
Dongwoo started bouncing up and down whilst sitting, and Sungyeol imitated him. Resulting the stage lift to shake. It made the boys laugh. And no, the cute antics did not stop there. Sunggyu kept on making all these cute gestures whilst keeping close to Sungyeol. Woohyun on the other hand, kept on making Myungsoo use his mic whilst singing, even putting his arm around him. Then the two gave up on the boys and sing amongst themselves, smiling and being precious.
After "Nothing's Over" the showered the MOA AREAN with whole lot of fanservice.
The boys walked towards the extended stage. They cutely huddled in one corner and pointed at something. It was so adorable and childish, I shamelessly screamed out loud. But of course someone’s going to be the uncooperative one, L walks to our side and leave his hyungs be.
It sure is different when you see L turn into the Myungsoo that he is. To see him change from a trying to be mysterious being to a baby boy vying for your attention, unbelievable. He kept on smirking to show off his dimples. Even looking directly to each and everyone's eyes, because he knows what he can do. It's mental.
There was this moment where Sungyeol noticed one fan pleading him to do
a selca with her instax camera, and he was trying to reach it with his long
arms, but failed miserably. He tried getting the stage marshall’s help, but
also failed.
So the fan decided to throw her instax, which gave me and Sungyeol(YES. TOGETHER.) a mini heart attack. Good thing the man has good reflex. He proceeded to take a
well-deserved selca, and passed the instax to the stage marshall.
Dongwoo, being the precious cupcake that he is. Was dancing
all over the place.
As he arrived to our area, I guess there was this fan who
was holding up as sign. He was trying to read it while dancing, multitasking at
its finest. But he can’t seem to actually read it properly that he had to stop,
and said okay to the fan holding up the sign. And started dancing away once
again. It was so funny.
As the confetti appeared, it felt like the concert is nearing
its end. And Cover Girl suddenly played, everyone the energy went up even higher, and it was
pure chaos. The boys were bouncing and laughing at each other. Everyone was all smiles, and everyone was dancing. It's a festivity too precious to be true, you’ll forget you’re in a concert.
I love these shots of Woohyun and Sunggyu for it showed the
on-stage characters of the two. Sunggyu the serious and passionate one. Whilst
we have Woohyun being the playful and lively one. Woohyun was so out of it,
that Sunggyu gave up and just smiled.
Like what I have said earlier in this post, Sunggyu is the
strongest performer amongst the boys that night. I have watched a lot of K-POP
concerts live, and never have I ever seen such seriousness and passion rolled
into one individual. And I respect him for that.
Let us not forget that he can be cute as a button too. A fan was attempting to
throw her phone towards Sunggyu. And Sunggyu kept telling her to not do that.
But the fan did. Amused, all he could do was give her shy smile. And gave her
back her phone.
As they performed Bad. I got so mindblown. I never really liked this song. And seeing it
being performed live felt like a cold bucket of water being thrown right at my
face.
The intensity of the song, it’s so striking. Why didn’t I realize
that it was that intense before?
Everyone in the arena chanted “Dashi Dorawa, Dorawa!(다시 돌아와/Come back to
me.)” As it was time for the ENCORE.
The boys appeared donning sharp looking
dark blue outfits. And all I could do is hold on to my dear life, and hope I
could make it through.
During their last talk, and also the last chance of boys’ sloppy translator
to prove herself. Which she clearly failed to do so. You had one job, woman. I
translated everything to my sister and my seatmates what the boys said
accurately and without fail. WHY CAN'T YOU?! For someone given the responsibility to translate for a concert of this level, you did a lazy job of getting the boys
messages across. I hope they didn't pay you in full. For you did not deserve that pay at all. End of rant.
The boys expressed how grateful they are to the Inspirits,
that even though it has been 2 years since their last visit. The overwhelming
support and love is still felt with intensity. And they are beyond thankful for
that.
Like their last concert, it was that time again for
Dongwoo’s birthday. He cried during the last surprise. Everyone raised their green heart cutouts. Dongwoo,
being a bundle of joy as always, thanked everyone for their efforts,
accidentally throwing away the green neck pillow he was holding. He cutely told
off the fans who caught his neck pillow that it was his, and asked for it back.
One of the most memorable highlights would probably be the
boys resulting to talking in tagalog. For they were fed up with their
translator as well. Might as well use the phrases they learned, right?
Sungyeol being his cute self, joked that tonight “HINDI AKO
UUWI NGAYON.(I’m not coming home tonight)”
After his expressing the fact that he will never forget this
night, Woohyun slyly shouted “MERONG FOREVER(forever exists)” and the crowd
went wild. Of course, I did as well. Look what you have done, JaDine. Even grown-ass K-POP boys use your signature catch phrase.
Myungsoo warned everyone “HUWAG NINYONG KALIMUTAN AKO ANG
INYONG BOYFRIEND.(Don’t ever forget that I’m your boyfriend)” Then whispers a
soft. “MERONG FOREVER”. As expected, made everyone scream.
Hoya made everyone melt as he expressed his thoughts in
tagalog. “MARAMING UMIIYAK PAG LAMALABAS KAMI. HUWAG KAYO UMIYAK. BABALIK KAMI.
WE PROMISE. PARATI KAYONG MASAYA AT MALUSOG. (Many of you cry whenever we
leave, don’t. We will come back. We promise. Stay happy and healthy.) Thank you, Hoya!
After their ment, there was this little silent moment where the boys took a moment and just let everything sink in. That it really is goodbye, for now.
The boys sang TOGETHER as their last song of the night.
Never forgetting to show their gratitude, the boys walked
towards the extended stage to do their well-known 90-Degree bow. As well as
bidding their goodbye to everyone by waving and throwing hearts.
Woohyun made sure we have enough of his hearts to fill us up til our next meeting. (Marriel, this is for you! hihi)
Myungsoo made sure that we never forget him as our boyfriend. And yes, his dimples.
And Hoya, though he may be hurting, still gave us one of the best performances that night. You've worked hard, Hermano.
And INFINITE gave us that kind of forever.
4 comments
Can i ask how long did the concert last for?
ReplyDeleteHello there! (≧∇≦)/
DeleteIt lasted for about 2 hours :)
ah thanks! I'm trying to plan my trip to the LA concert. This helped a lot thanks again!
DeleteCan i ask how long did the concert last for?
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