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For EXO member Chanyeol, the warm welcome of Filipinos makes him come back to the country often.The K-pop idol was the headliner of Waterbomb Manila 2025 , marking his third year in a row returning to the Philippines.Since his first visit here with his group EXO, the star has connected with fans through the song "Hawak Kamay" by Yeng Constantino. The song has been a staple performance during his visits in the country.
"Since I really like visiting the Philippines since he get good energy from Filipinos. I really feel good and welcomed here," he said.The last time Chanyeol was in the Philippines was for a fan meeting in October 2024.He was also in the country for three different events in 2023—a concert for his sub-unit EXO-SC and two other brand activities.
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