I HAVE NEVER SEEN A MALL SO PACKED BEFORE.
I couldn't imagine how the people managed to squeeze themselves in the Trinoma Activity Center. I knew a lot of fans were coming but I still got surprised when I saw all the floors filled with people waiting for K-pop superstars and Bench's new models, Choi Siwon and Lee Donghae.
After hearing the news about their "fanmeet" here in the Philippines, I told myself that I would go and see them no matter what happens. So August 15, after work, I rushed to the train station and when I got to Trinoma, I ran as fast as I could hoping that I could still catch them (my friend texted me while I was on my way that the event was moved an hour earlier - from 5pm to 4pm). When I went inside, hundreds of people were already there. Luckily, the show hasn't started yet and I was relieved because that means I still get to see SiHae.
The crowd was wild! They were shouting and screaming the whole time (even before the show started). The shouts and screams got louder as soon as Siwon and Donghae made their appearance on stage at around 5 o' clock.
I knew the event won't be long. It was only for an hour. And for thirty minutes, they were just talking (in Korean of course so I didn't really understand them, actually I couldn't hear them because the people were SO LOUD). For the next thirty minutes, Bench had a giveaway and Siwon and Donghae were asked to sign some shirts and posters for some lucky lucky fans (lucky fans are those who won in Bench's raffle). Other lucky lucky lucky fans even had the chance to pose in front of the camera with the two heartthrobs (I AM SOOOOOO JEALOUS OF THESE PEOPLE).
Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures. I bought a camera but I did not have enough free space on my memory card (for high quality photos) and I couldn't really take their picture because the people in the area where I was (especially those who were in front of me) were taller than me. And I am 5 feet 4 inches tall
I was able to make my way to the front though (thanks to those who pushed me and others) so I got a better view. I could only see their side profiles (of course I would, I was staying at the right side of the stage!) but I caught a glimpse of the boys' faces from time to time (THEY LOOKED SO BEAUTIFUL OMG ;_;)
Before we knew it, the show was over. Siwon and Donghae said goodbye but I think they said that they would be back. I wish they have another concert here ("SS5! SS5!", the fans chanted during the event). Super Junior fighting!
Some pictures of the event (from Twitter):
Fans waiting outside the mall as early as 7am.. WHOA! |
Thank you Mr. Ben Chan for bringing Siwon and Donghae to Manila!