XLOV holds their first solo concert in Manila

On April 25, the iconic four-member group XLOV staged their first official solo concert in the Philippines, following their successful mall tour in the country last year.

Decked out in stylish black outfits, Wumuti, Rui, Hyun, and Haru opened the show with their anthem “Rizz,” perfectly making a declaration of “Yeah, I got that rizz” and eliciting cheers from the audience. They then performed “I’mma Be,” continuing to showcase a collective aura that perfectly matched on stage.

“This is our first time performing with our ‘UXLXVE’ album,” said the group’s leader, Wumuti. “Actually, it’s a very touching moment for me now.”

The group continued with a talk segment by looking back on their two-day mall tour in the

Philippines in October 2025, noting that they remembered many fans watching them from

different floors of the mall. “So, we had an idea that we’d try our best so Filipino EVOLs (XLOV’s fandom) could see us comfortably,” Wumuti added. “Seeing you comfortably enjoying the show makes me feel so relieved.”

The quartet maintained the high energy by surprising the crowd with unit covers: Wumuti and Rui performed Sunmi’s “Gashina,” while Hyun and Haru took on “Mamushi” by Megan Thee Stallion feat. Yuki Chiba. Following these, they performed their addictive track “Bizness,” featuring their iconic choreography. They then pulled off another surprise by covering Taemin’s “Move” as a group, showcasing a sleeker and sexier side.

Making a 180-degree shift in the atmosphere, the members focused on serenading the

audience with their soothing vocal prowess with the laidback songs “Scent” and “Dirty Baby.” Other songs on the setlist included “Drip Drip” and “Kiss and say goodbye” from their first mini-album, ‘UXLXVE.’

Before concluding the night with fan favorites “1&Only“ and “Biii:-P,” the members took time to share their final messages for the audience:

Wumuti: “Thank you for being here tonight with us. This is the second time we’re here, and you’re always giving us a lot of love and power. Seeing how much love you have for XLOV makes us really happy and emotional. We still have a long journey together. Be healthy and enjoy every moment with us. I hope you feel happy being an EVOL. XLOV is always here to give you a safe space, love, and everything. Until we meet again, I hope you can take the messages and love from tonight to live your life with more happiness and confidence. Of course, we’ll be back again. We promise.”

Rui: “First of all, I’d love to say thank you so much to every EVOL who came to our concert

tonight. We’re going together forever, right? We’ll be coming back here. Please stay healthy while waiting for us.”

Hyun: “To be honest, just a few years ago, I spent a lot of time dancing, singing, and practicing alone. I’m very happy I was able to meet XLOV and EVOLs. I'm not alone anymore. I love EVOLs. We’ll make sure XLOV is going to protect you, so stay put. Don’t go elsewhere, okay?”

Haru: “Since the last time we visited and performed in front of you, the reason I've been able to improve is because of our EVOLs. Thank you so much for giving me that confidence. Aren’t you curious how much cooler and more confident I’ve gained? We’ll make sure we’ll be back.”

[Photos by Sofia Sayson]