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How Kim Sejeong Enjoyed the Manila Leg of Her Fan Meet ‘Tenth Letter’

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<p>Saturday night pulsed with excitement as in-demand South Korean actress-singer <strong>Kim Sejeong</strong> returned to the Philippines for the Manila stop of her fan concert, <strong>“Tenth Letter</strong>.<strong>”</strong></p><p>Presented by <strong>Wilbros Live </strong>at <strong>New Frontier Theater</strong>, the beloved star treated <strong>Sesangs</strong>—her fandom—to a spectacular showcase that had it all: powerhouse vocals, lively dance numbers, playful banter, and reenactments of her most iconic K-drama scenes.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVBguB4kmCB/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A316316.00000000006%2C%22ls%22%3A315245%2C%22le%22%3A316307%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>That evening, it wasn’t just Filipino Sesangs who were thrilled. The <strong><em>Business Proposal</em></strong> and <strong><em>Moon River </em></strong>star was visibly savoring every moment, even sharing how eager she was to return to the Philippines in the future.</p><p>And as fans relived one of the most unforgettable nights for Filipino Sesangs, <strong>here are the reasons Kim Sejeong thoroughly enjoyed the Manila leg of her “Tenth Letter” fan meet last Saturday.</strong></p><div><br/></div><div><strong>She revisited the beginnings of her career.<br/></strong></div><p>To kick off her fan concert celebrating a decade in the entertainment industry, there was no better way for Sejeong to start the show than by revisiting the performance that launched her career.</p><p>Taking fans down memory lane to her <strong><em>Produce 101 </em></strong>days—the survival show that put her on the map—Sejeong opened with <strong>“Something New”</strong> by <strong>Nikki Yanofski</strong>, the very song she performed during her audition alongside then-labelmates <strong>Kang Mina </strong>and <strong>Kim Nayoung.</strong></p><p>She followed it up with<strong> “Irony” </strong>by <strong>Wonder Girls</strong>,<strong> </strong>a number she sang during the competition’s first round. Adding an extra layer of nostalgia, Sejeong donned the same dresses and uniforms she wore in those iconic performances, delighting fans with a true trip back to her debut moments.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVBc_Rdki-s/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A341270%2C%22ls%22%3A315245%2C%22le%22%3A316307%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>She performed songs from Gugudan once again.<br/></strong></div><p>After rising to fame on <em>Produce 101 </em>and debuting with <strong>IOI, </strong>Kim Sejeong went on to join <strong>Jellyfish Entertainment’s </strong>girl group <strong>Gugudan</strong>. To pay tribute to her time with the group, she treated fans to performances of <strong>“A Girl Like Me” </strong>and <strong>“The Boots</strong>.<strong>”</strong></p><p>The nostalgia didn’t stop there—fans eagerly called for more Gugudan hits, but Sejeong admitted she couldn’t quite remember all the lyrics and choreography. She promised, however, that next time she returns, she’ll make sure to perform even more of her former group’s songs.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771994809349IMG_9701.jpg" style="width:700px;display:block" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by Lance Joseph Martinez</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>She relived her most iconic K-drama moments.<br/></strong></div><p>After performing her <em>Produce 101</em> hits, Sejeong invited fans dressed as her beloved K-drama characters to join her on stage, honoring her iconic roles such as <strong>Ra Eun-ho </strong>in <strong><em>School 2017,</em></strong> <strong>Do Hana<em></em></strong> in <strong><em>The Uncanny Counter</em></strong>, and <strong>Park Dal-i</strong> in <strong><em>Moon River.</em></strong></p><p>On stage, Sejeong recreated some of her most memorable K-drama moments, including the viral <strong>aegyo</strong> from<em> School 2017. </em>She then treated fans to a string of her official K-drama soundtracks, performing <strong>“All of My Days”</strong> from <strong><em>Crash Landing On You,</em></strong><strong> “Meet Again”</strong> from <strong><em>The Uncanny Counter, </em></strong>and <strong>“Love, Maybe” </strong>from<em><strong> Business Proposal</strong>,<strong> </strong></em>making the night a perfect blend of nostalgia and star power.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771994859869IMG_9637.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by Lance Joseph Martinez</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>She loved reading the 10 letters.</strong></div><p>As part of her concert concept and in celebration of her 10th anniversary in the industry, Sejeong delighted fans by reading 10 special letters, each packed with fun challenges—from singing and dancing to recreating her most iconic moments and connecting with the audience.</p><p>But the standout moment of the night came when some letters featured cropped photos from her Instagram, challenging her to guess which era they were from. In a twist, it wasn’t Sejeong who solved the game—her fans nailed every single photo, proving, as she put it, that Sesangs know her better than she knows herself.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771994927212IMG_9748.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by Lance Joseph Martinez</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>She soaked in the energy of the Manila fan meet crowd.<br/></strong></div><p>And of course, no Manila concert is complete without highlighting how much the artist loved the energy of the crowd. Sejeong shared that after her previous fan events, she’s always looked forward to the famously loud enthusiasm of Filipino fans—even during her brief appearance at the <strong>2023 Asia Artist Awards</strong> in Bulacan.</p><p>She also revealed that during rehearsals, she asked the technical team to crank up the volume on her in-ear monitors, reminiscing about how thunderous her Manila audience was last time.</p><p>Despite the language barrier, Sejeong made sure to connect with fans through a translator, promising at the end of the night that she’ll be back on the Philippine stage soon.</p><div><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">Lead photos by<strong> Lance Joseph Martinez</strong></p>

<p>At the Manila stop of "<i>Tenth Letter</i>," it wasn’t just the fans having fun—Kim Sejeong was all smiles too, lighting up the stage with her unstoppable energy.</p>

At the Manila stop of " Tenth Letter ," it wasn’t just the fans having fun—Kim Sejeong was all smiles too, lighting up the stage with her unstoppable energy.

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