IU has successfully completed her solo concert in Manila, Philippines, marking her first performance there in five years. The event, part of her "2024 IU HEREH World Tour," took place on June 1st at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan, drawing an impressive crowd of 37,000 fans.

IU kicked off the concert with her hit song 'Holo,' followed by a parade of hits including 'Celebrity,' 'Blooming,' and 'Love Wins All.' After completing the official setlist, IU delighted the audience with an encore featuring 'Someday' and 'My Sea.'

EDAM Entertainment reported that local fans enthusiastically sang along in Korean and perfectly executed all the fan chants, creating a festive atmosphere even before the concert began. They also prepared several surprise slogan events to express their affection for IU. In response, IU expressed her gratitude and playfully shouted "Manila" during her interactions, adding to the cheerful vibe of the event.

IU prepared various surprises for the audience, including gifting a giant flower to a fan during her 'Blooming' performance and revealing a personal message written in the local language during a VCR segment. She also surprised fans with a performance of 'Pasilyo' by the local band Sunkissed Lola.

Moreover, IU reciprocated the love she received by giving back gifts to her fans in Manila, continuing a tradition she maintained in previous tour stops in cities like Seoul, Yokohama, Taipei, Singapore, Jakarta, and Hong Kong.

Local media lauded the concert, with BusinessMirror highlighting the overall production quality and IU's versatility as an artist capable of shining across all genres. GMA News Online noted the memorable aspects of the concert, including the enthusiastic fan reception, IU's effort to learn Tagalog, her performance of a local song, and a well-curated setlist.

IU expressed her appreciation for the fans' slogan event and overwhelming support, promising to return to Manila as soon as possible. She will continue her tour with upcoming performances in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on the 8th and 9th of June.