ENHYPEN RAMPS UP EXCITEMENT FOR

K-pop boy group ENHYPEN recently brought the heat back to Manila, meeting their Filipino fans for the third time this year at their sold-out "DESTINED" fun meet, hosted by Dunkin' Philippines.

- By LYKA NICART

The Big Dome buzzed with excitement as the septet—composed of Jungwon, Heeseung, Jay, Sunghoon, Jake, Sunoo, and Ni-ki—appeared on screen, emerging from backstage onto the main stage to perform their latest single, No Doubt.

"It's always so great to come back here. Good to see you again, Manila," said Jay, raising a thumbs-up sign to the crowd as the group discussed visiting the country for the third time this year.

The last time the group visited the country was for a fan meet by a local clothing giant in May—three months after holding the "FATE" concert on Feb. 3 at the New Clark City Stadium.

Fans, fondly known as ENGENEs, along with host VJ Ai dela Cruz, exuded unmatched energy throughout the more than one-hour event that featured fun Q&A sessions, performances, and interactive games.

Jake drew laughter and "kilig" when he made a wild guess about the meaning of Dunkin's tagline, "pasalubong ng bayan" (nation's take-home treat).

"Does it mean 'take me home'?" Jake raised the question, prompting cheers from the crowd.

"I think we can just change what it means, right?" VJ Ai jokingly asked ENGENEs, drawing enthusiastic "yeses" from the audience.

ENHYPEN strengthened their bond with fans as they played "Wheel of Destiny," completing challenges based on the options displayed on a digital wheel.