Writers: Marlon Anonuevo (Manila, Philippines) and Aishwarya Khale (Mumbai, Maharashtra, India)

Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan, (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India)

B.I (also known as Kim Hanbin/singer-rapper) announced ‘The Last Parade Tour,’ a series of concerts in nine Asian countries, starting with Seoul, Korea, in July and ending with Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in September. Especially the 30th of August, 2025, was one of the memorable days for all the IDs (B.I’s fandom name) in Manila, Philippines, as the location was an added show on the tour list, leaving the fans with a majestic experience. Marlon Anonuevo, one of the IDs from Manila, excitedly shared his wonderful time and memories from the concert.

Venue and Soundcheck Moments

The venue seemed to be designed for a small concert, giving an intimate vibe, allowing the audience to get a fair view of the artist. The fans had a good interaction with B.I, especially from the barricade section, since it was the closest to the stage. 

It was a day like no other, with enthusiastic fans patiently waiting in line for the events of the concert to begin, despite the delay in the arrival of the artist at the location due to traffic and heavy rain. The smiles on the faces of attendees were intact from the beginning until the end. 

There was a soundcheck session before the concert to ensure a smooth experience later. Marlon, who attended, exchanged a fan moment he had with him.

During soundcheck, he asked us if we had any questions for him, and I was one of the lucky fans who he pointed at, making my mind go blank for a second. All I asked was, ‘Did you miss us?’

B.I. replied sweetly and answered,

If I miss you guys? Of course, I miss you guys so much, and our hearts melted right then and there!

Performance with Fans and Interaction

From the very start, the venue powerfully buzzed with the excitement of fans, some talking about his interactions from previous concerts and sharing their expectations until his appearance on the stage.  B.I started the performance with an upbeat song, ‘Parade,’ from his newly released album Wonderland, while the audience screamed and sang along with him. It was followed by his track ‘Cosmos,’ which is romantically sweet with an energetic melody. The lightsticks swayed, and the loudest fan chants were heard across the Dome. The fandom beamed with his electrifying performance, from ‘illa illa,’ the emotional and hopeful beat of 2021, to ‘BTBT,’ the bold, passionate song from 2022, until the dramatic one, ‘Waterfall.’

The setlist was quite intense, with almost 40 songs from his albums, including the 11 encore songs. The tracks before the encore, ‘Keep Me Up,’ ‘Ferris Wheel,’ ‘Got It Like That,’ ‘Tasty,’ ‘TTM,’ ‘BE I,’ ‘One and Only,’ and many more, had the fans dancing and vibing. The encore began with the reflective track ‘Rebirth,’ from his 2021 Waterfall album, followed by this beautiful song, ‘Romance,’ from his 2025 album Wonderland. Most of the songs in the encore setlist were unreleased tracks, ending with the Cosmos song, creating an upbeat, emotional, and dreamy vibe until the end. 

There were many times when Hanbin went down the stage to interact while singing. The momentum for IDs was when he took the phones of some fans to take selcas and videos. Also, the direct eye contact with the artist and the opportunity to get their questions answered will forever be memorable for everyone.

Fan Projects and Other Activities

The Philippines B.I fandom, named ‘Charisma B.I. Philippines,’ set up a photo booth for all the IDs to capture their precious moments from D-day with their fellow IDs. They also provided a ‘Pink Start Banner’ to hold during the Photo Op (an opportunity to take a picture with the artist and fellow fans). They also provided a guide with fan chants on social media for the fan project two weeks before the concerts.

There were also several fan projects before the event, such as I.D. LAND from one of the K-restaurants right next to the venue. They held an event where you got to answer trivia and win official merch and albums, setting an excitement within the fans. Many individual fans prepared photocards as giveaways for attendees and fan-made banners, which were seen across the setting.

Fan Experience – Marlon Anonuevo

From the start to the very end, we all felt immensely happy and exhausted at the same time as we danced to B.I.’s released, unreleased, and encore songs. He sang so many songs. To be honest, I liked the first song he sang, which is “Parade.” It gave us chills when we heard it for the first time. Everyone was singing as well as backing up as the second voice of the songs. It was a moment. Followed by Cosmos, that is where the Dome went crazy, and everyone was practically singing every part! I loved it when he performed “Tasty,” and the song that blew me away was “Illa Illa.” I got teary-eyed when I heard this for the first time, and especially this time, given the circumstances following this concert, with the most unexpected moments being the encore setlist. He sang 11 more songs.

Truly, the whole concert itself felt like a culmination of his journey from past to present. I felt that this concert was a closure of a particular chapter and, as we go on, an opening to another one for him and his IDs. I felt it when he said, “Thank you for always supporting me, and do not forget about me.” It hits different this time to think that he may enlist any time after this tour. I had a great interaction with fellow IDs. It was my story, or experience rather, with B.I. that made them giggle the most. Actually, it was from the last HYPE UP Tour when B.I went to interact with us, and he leaned his head on my shoulder. My soul left my body after that. As for direct eye contact, there were a lot of instances in which I made eye contact with him (at least in my mind) because I was standing right in front of him (given my height). He can see me looking at him. He also noticed and talked to me twice during fan interaction. It was quite a memory to hold on to.

It was a special day, and I got quite a bit of merch, which I liked. One was the B.I. Acrylic Keyrings. It has a touch of pink, which coincides with the theme of the event. I like the official lanyard and ID as well. Quite sturdy. I explored the official merchandise that was sold onsite, but I was not able to get any, as they sold out very early. Also, I did not provide a banner, but I did produce photocards as a giveaway for the attendees. It was another memorable experience with B.I. You will never regret spending your earnings to see him. He will always make sure not to fall short with his performances. I could never ask for more when it comes to performances from Hanbin. The best.

Conclusion

The Last Parade Tour by B.I took over the evening at SM North EDSA Skydome in Manila, Philippines, on 30th August 2025. This opportunity allowed his fans (the IDs) to live the feeling of a last hurrah (meet-up) before his mandatory military enlistment. This B.I tour included nine Asian countries, which were Seoul, Macau, Taipei, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Jakarta, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur.

The 28-year-old artist, with his unbeatable energy, made the evening memorable for his fans. They had a wonderful time exploring the activities, including the setups, sound check, and photo opportunity, while interacting and enjoying the performance with fellow IDs. The fans were treated to numerous songs from his debut album to the most recent one, making it an unforgettable experience for life.

Marlon quoted in the very end, which you cannot disagree with.

Videos never lie when it comes to Hanbin, but when you see him perform live, you cannot take your eyes off him on the stage.

Would you like to attend his concert in the near future? What is your favorite song from B.I? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.