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After 9 years, Rocky returns to Manila for his Fill in the Blank fan-con, bringing high-energy stages and heartfelt moments with Filo HAMOs and AROHAs.
On August 2, Rocky held his first-ever fan-con in Manila, Fill in the Blank, at SM North EDSA Skydome—presented by Wish Us Luck. Even before he hit the stage, PH HAMOs and AROHAs gave him the warmest welcome.
Rocky took the spotlight with full energy—armed with a personalized blue mic gifted by a HAMO, dressed in hamo-colored (red wine) attire, and proudly wearing his ASTRO-AROHA in-ear piece.
He kicked off the show with “날 찾아줘 (Find Me),” followed by “Read You,” and wrapped up the opening set with “Masterpiece”—a fitting tribute to both Rocky and his fans, who are masterpieces in their own right. Bursting with excitement, he expressed his hope that every Filo HAMO and AROHA would enjoy the fan-con to the fullest.
Starting off with Rocky hyping the fans up with chants of “Rocky pogi,” it didn’t take long before the venue echoed with cheers, laughter, and overwhelming love.
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Rocky’s TMI Videos in Manila
Since arriving in Manila, Rocky has filmed playful, too-much-information clips himself—admiring the perfect half-moon in the Manila sky, gushing over his love for meat, and showing off his excitement about staying at his hotel. He even created his own background music while flaunting his welcome room decorations. Moved by the warm welcome, he couldn’t help but feel deeply grateful.
The second performance set brought even more energy, as Rocky performed his standout covers from KBS’s Immortal Songs 2. He sang Yoon Su-Il’s “황홀한 고백 (Ecstatic Confession)” and 2NE1’s “내가 제일 잘 나가 (I Am the Best)”—electrifying the crowd just as he did on the show.
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Learn Filipino with Rocky
Rocky enthusiastically took on the challenge of repeating and guessing the meanings of three Tagalog phrases— “Mahal kita,” “ikinagagalak kitang makilala,” and “sobrang miss na kita.”
He gave each line his all, with the crowd cheering him on and helping out. Once he nailed the meanings, he confidently said them back to fans, instantly melting hearts.
More performances highlighting Rocky’s vocals
For the next performance, Rocky pointed out how hot it was and said it was the perfect time to cool down. After all the high-energy stages, he asked everyone to sit back, relax, and enjoy the moment.
He then serenaded fans with “책갈피 (Book Mark),” the OST from Heo’s Diner, which he originally sang. Rocky followed it with “We Still Love You” and “볼래 말래 (Yes or No),” during which he stepped off the stage to get even closer to his Filipino fans. He wrapped up the set with his solo single, “Ba Ba Bye.”
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Afterward, he took a short break and returned to the stage dancing to the upbeat music—thanks to PH HAMOs and AROHAs who kept hyping him up, even though he originally planned to walk in looking cool. Later on, he shared that he tried Jollibee chicken and found it delicious—especially the gravy.
Rocky and His Filo Fans: Filling the Blank Together
As the show neared its end, fans passionately chanted “walang uuwi! (no one’s going home)”—refusing to let the night end. Though saddened to wrap things up, Rocky was clearly moved by the crowd’s energy and unwavering support, even after 9 years. He promised to return as an even better version of himself and thanked everyone for making him feel truly alive.
Before the final set, he proudly introduced his dancers, who fired up the stage with a dance showdown that sent the crowd roaring with cheers and applause.
While enjoying the fan projects, Rocky sang “Manila, On My Mind,” swapping the lyrics to include “Manila.” Touched by the fans’ efforts, he posed with a birthday cake as the crowd playfully sang “Happy Birthday” in both English and Korean—an early and belated greeting he happily joined in, sharing laughs with everyone.
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Rocky ended his first fan-con in Manila with fiery performances of “Chameleon,” “Jealousy,” “Music is My Life,” and “On My Mind.” Before stepping off the stage, he thanked PH HAMOs and AROHAs, expressed his hopes of seeing them again, and took a heartfelt final bow with his dancers.
The blank was officially filled with music, love, laughter, and unforgettable moments, shared by Rocky and his Filo-HAMOs and AROHAs.
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Special thanks to Wish Us Luck for inviting Pop Journal to Fill in the Blank: Rocky’s First Fan-Con in Manila.
Photos: Charie Navarro
