EXO member D.O. has successfully completed his first Asia tour, leaving a lasting impression on fans across the continent.

On August 31 and September 1, D.O. held his fan concert, "BLOOM in MANILA," at the Araneta Coliseum, marking the grand finale of his Asia tour.

This tour, his first since debut, started in Seoul last June and took him to 12 cities, including Taipei, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Yokohama, Singapore, Bangkok, Malaysia, and Manila, with a total of 18 sold-out performances.

Throughout the tour, D.O. connected deeply with fans, showcasing his genuine charm and talent at each stop.

The Manila concert was no exception, with excitement filling the air even before the show began. D.O. kicked off the concert with "Mars," drawing explosive cheers from the audience.

During the performance, D.O. captivated fans with his flawless live vocals and engaging stage presence. He performed a variety of songs, including "Simple Joys," "Good Night," "My Dear," "About Time," "That's okay," "I Do," and "Somebody," delivering a high-quality show that resonated with the crowd.

D.O. made the experience even more special by interacting closely with fans, moving around the stage, and even speaking in the local language.

He also participated in fun activities like a food balance game, a drama quiz, an emoji song quiz, and a food world cup, making the concert feel more personal and engaging.

Fans responded with enthusiastic cheers and applause, showing their appreciation for the effort D.O. put into making the concert memorable.

Local fans also prepared heartfelt events to show their love, including a video message, slogans like "Our most beautiful flower, D.O., keep blooming with us in the future," and "Manila is STUCK ON M★RS," and singing along to every song. These gestures deeply moved D.O.

To thank the fans, D.O. joined them in singing "Popcorn" as an encore, keeping the energy high until the very end of the concert.

After wrapping up the tour in Manila, D.O. expressed his gratitude, saying, "Although this concert ends here, I hope you will remember the joyful atmosphere of today. I’ll prepare my next album quickly and return to see you all again soon."

D.O. will conclude his "BLOOM" tour with a special finale, "BLOOM THE FINAL," from October 11 to 13 at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul. Fans can expect another spectacular performance to cap off this successful tour.

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ChoA, former member of the girl group Crayon Pop, has bravely shared her ongoing battle with cervical cancer and her emotional journey.

On January 28, ChoA posted a heartfelt update on her social media, explaining her struggles. "I usually laugh, talk, and live my life as usual, but there are moments when I suddenly face a reality that isn’t like before, and it gets tough," she shared.

She went on to say, "Recently, something difficult happened, and in the past, I would have had a drink with my husband to shake it off. I really miss being able to do that."

ChoA admitted that she still can’t fully believe her diagnosis. "When I face the reality I’ve been avoiding, my heart that I’ve built up breaks down," she said. "But the life I’m living now, which I’m still enjoying, is something that someone else might be wishing for. I try to gather my thoughts again with gratitude."

She also expressed hope for the future, saying, "Lately, I dream of a day five years from now when I’ll be declared cancer-free and be able to have a drink with my husband after putting the kids to bed, after all the struggles. It’s been almost two years, so I believe the day I get that clean bill of health will come soon."

ChoA married a businessman in 2021, six years older than her. In October 2023, she revealed her cervical cancer diagnosis, sharing that she had been diagnosed during a routine check-up in her first year of marriage.

Despite everything, ChoA remains hopeful, noting that the cancer was smaller than expected during surgery, and she was able to preserve her fertility—a step closer to her dream of becoming a mother.

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