EXO member D.O. has successfully completed his first Asia tour, leaving a lasting impression on fans across the continent.

On August 31 and September 1, D.O. held his fan concert, "BLOOM in MANILA," at the Araneta Coliseum, marking the grand finale of his Asia tour.

This tour, his first since debut, started in Seoul last June and took him to 12 cities, including Taipei, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Yokohama, Singapore, Bangkok, Malaysia, and Manila, with a total of 18 sold-out performances.

Throughout the tour, D.O. connected deeply with fans, showcasing his genuine charm and talent at each stop.

The Manila concert was no exception, with excitement filling the air even before the show began. D.O. kicked off the concert with "Mars," drawing explosive cheers from the audience.

During the performance, D.O. captivated fans with his flawless live vocals and engaging stage presence. He performed a variety of songs, including "Simple Joys," "Good Night," "My Dear," "About Time," "That's okay," "I Do," and "Somebody," delivering a high-quality show that resonated with the crowd.

D.O. made the experience even more special by interacting closely with fans, moving around the stage, and even speaking in the local language.

He also participated in fun activities like a food balance game, a drama quiz, an emoji song quiz, and a food world cup, making the concert feel more personal and engaging.

Fans responded with enthusiastic cheers and applause, showing their appreciation for the effort D.O. put into making the concert memorable.

Local fans also prepared heartfelt events to show their love, including a video message, slogans like "Our most beautiful flower, D.O., keep blooming with us in the future," and "Manila is STUCK ON M★RS," and singing along to every song. These gestures deeply moved D.O.

To thank the fans, D.O. joined them in singing "Popcorn" as an encore, keeping the energy high until the very end of the concert.

After wrapping up the tour in Manila, D.O. expressed his gratitude, saying, "Although this concert ends here, I hope you will remember the joyful atmosphere of today. I’ll prepare my next album quickly and return to see you all again soon."

D.O. will conclude his "BLOOM" tour with a special finale, "BLOOM THE FINAL," from October 11 to 13 at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul. Fans can expect another spectacular performance to cap off this successful tour.

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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