It was a night filled with unforgettable memories and delightful surprises for the all-Filipino pop sensation, HORI7ON, and their devoted fans, known as "Anchors".
The group made their mark with their first major concert, "FRIEND-SHIP: Voyage to Manila", which took place on Saturday, September 9, at the iconic SMART Araneta Coliseum.
With members Vinci, Reyster, Winston, Kyler, Kim, Marcus, and Jeromy, the group electrified the audience with their high-energy and charismatic song and dance performances, including their pre-debut singles, "Dash" and "Tiger."
WE GO LIKE A DASH!
— DZRH NEWS (@dzrhnews) September 9, 2023
Isang powerful opening performance ang agad na ibinigay ng @HORI7ONofficial sa ANCHORs sa pamamagitan ng kanilang pre-debut single na DASH. | DZRH Digital#HORI7ON_1STCON#Friend_SHIP#VoyageToManila#SamaSamaTayoPilipino pic.twitter.com/4KpgQWAiSq
Adding to the excitement, HORI7ON showcased new tracks from their album "Friend-SHIP" which included "SIX7EEN," "Meteor," "Birthday," "Hit Me," and "Death or Paradise."
Each member of the group also took center stage for solo performances, featuring songs like "Bonnie & Clyde," "Light Way," "Silhouette," and "Cost".
However, what truly set the crowd roaring inside the colossal dome was HORI7ON's renditions of some of today's hottest K-pop hits, such as TXT's "Sugar Rush Ride," Stray Kids' "S-CLASS," ENHYPEN's "DRUNK-DAZED," and the ever-popular SEVENTEEN's "SUPER."
SEVENTEEN's SUPER COVER BY @HORI7ONofficial #HORI7ON_1STCON#Friend_SHIP#VoyageToManila#SamaSamaTayoPilipino pic.twitter.com/NNvFrpr9U8
— DZRH NEWS (@dzrhnews) September 9, 2023
And of course, the night wouldn't have been complete without HORI7ON's charismatic dance cover of the hit P-pop boy group SB19's song "GENTO".
@HORI7ONofficial DANCING GENTO!
— DZRH NEWS (@dzrhnews) September 9, 2023
Sunod sunod na surprise song and dance covers ang inihandog ng HORI7ON members sa ANCHORs. | DZRH Digital#HORI7ON_1STCON#Friend_SHIP#VoyageToManila#SamaSamaTayoPilipino pic.twitter.com/Aj6ist58E3
Following the electrifying performances, the emotional highlight of the evening came when HORI7ON watched surprise video messages from their parents.
WHO'S CUTTING ONIONS IN HERE? 🥹
— DZRH NEWS (@dzrhnews) September 9, 2023
Naging emotional ang ilang miyembro ng @HORI7ONofficial matapos mapanood ang surprise video messages mula sa kani-kanilang magulang. | DZRH Digital#HORI7ON_1STCON#Friend_SHIP#VoyageToManila#SamaSamaTayoPilipino pic.twitter.com/memd8xtF6Z
HORI7ON's journey began on the talent competition show "Dream Maker", where they competed among 50 dream chasers, enduring a series of evaluations and performances. Ultimately, the seven members were chosen to form the boy group.
On July 24, their dreams came true as HORI7ON made their debut in South Korea under MLD Entertainment, releasing their full-length album "Friend-SHIP", featuring 21 tracks, including the title track "SIX7EEN" and some pre-release songs that have captured the hearts of fans worldwide.
