The seven-member global girl group returned to the Philippines for the XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE in Manila last July 22 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, giving Filo ALPHAZs a night packed with strong performances, jaw-dropping visuals, and the kind of charisma that only XG can deliver.

Two years after their first Philippine visit in 2024, JURIN, CHISA, HINATA, HARVEY, JURIA, MAYA, and COCONA proved once again that their “Xtraordinary Genes” are stronger than ever.

As the lights dimmed, the Filo ALPHAZs filled the arena with their loudest cheers. XG went up on stage to ‘XIGNAL,’ instantly kicking off a high-energy night that had everyone on their feet from the very first beat.

Dressed in stunning, out-of-this-world costumes, the global group came in strong with ‘GALA,’ followed by their hard-hitting hits ‘SOMETHING AIN’T RIGHT,’ ‘MASCARA,’ and ‘TGIF.’ They closed the opening set with ‘WOKE UP,’ setting the bar high for everything that followed.

XG returned with ‘UP NOW’ and ‘PUPPET SHOW,’ before turning up the heat with ‘GIRL GVNG.’ Their beautiful stage presence continued through ‘HOWLING’ and ‘IN THE RAIN,’ leaving the crowd screaming for more.

They kept the momentum going with ‘TAKE MY BREATH,’ followed by fan favorites ‘IYKYK,’ ‘ROCK THE BOAT,’ and ‘O.R.B (Obviously Reads Bro).’

But the members didn’t just showcase their power as a group — they also proved how their units could shine on stage. JURIN, HARVEY, MAYA, and COCONA brought their fiercest rap game to ‘PS118,’ while CHISA, HINATA, and JURIA showcased stunning vocals with ‘4 SEASONS.’

Then came ‘HYPNOTIZE,’ their latest hit that had Filo ALPHAZs locked in through every beat. The group also took fans on a trip down memory lane with one of their first tracks, ‘Tippy Toes,’ before performing “NO GOOD” from their latest album.

One of the biggest surprises of the night came with ‘IS THIS LOVE.’ XG first performed the song as a stripped-down ballad before seamlessly transitioning into its original upbeat arrangement. The switch-up had the Manila crowd captivated as the members showed just how effortlessly they could move.

The encore started with ‘SHOOTING STAR,’ sending Filo ALPHAZs into a frenzy, with thousands of voices singing along to every word. XG then showed their playful side with a surprise random play dance, giving fans a fun glimpse of their chemistry as a group.

As the night slowly approached its finale, the energy softened with ‘MILLION PLACES,’ a heartfelt tribute to the ALPHAZs who have been with XG throughout their journey.

But XG wasn’t ready to say goodbye just yet.

During “NEW DANCE,” the members made their way down to the arena floor, dancing alongside fans and giving Filo ALPHAZs a much closer look at their idols. The entire venue turned into one massive dance floor as XG brought the party right to the crowd.

XG closed the Manila show with their classic hit ‘LEFT RIGHT’ that got everyone singing along, filling the arena with shared love and excitement. As they made their final bow, XG continued to express their love for the Filo ALPHAZs — a night everything they could’ve asked for and more.

Thank you, XG, for bringing your extraordinary charisma back to the Philippines and reminding everyone that when it comes to music, there is truly one core and one soul.

Presented by AEG Presents Asia and Ovation Productions.

Photos courtesy of Manuel Chua and Ovation Productions.