Six K-pop acts to look out for at Show Champion in Manila

MANILA, Philippines — MBC’s Show Champion is returning to Manila this month to entertain Filipino K-pop fans.

Notable names in Hallyu such as EXO and Xeno-T (formerly known as Topp Dogg) as well as newcomers MXM, The Boyz, Hyungseop x Euiwoong and Weki Meki will perform at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on October 28.

This will be the second time the popular music program in South Korea will be held in the Philippines. Show Champion airs every Wednesday on MBC Music channel.

Get to know these acts performing at MBC’s Show Champion: 

Euiwoong x Hyungseop

Coming off from Produce 101, Euiwoong and Hyungseop debuted under Yenhua Entertainment in November last year. The two had a comeback last April with their feature track “Love Tint.”

And they prepared an early gift for their fans ahead of their first anniversary, with this October comeback.

Here’s the duo’s 2017 release—looking like all sweet boyfriends girls all want to have— to tide fans over until they perform live here in Manila on October 28:

EXO

Will EXO perform its hit "Ko Ko Bop" for the last time or will the group give a sneak peek of its long-awaited and highly-anticipated comeback? This is the question running through the minds of EXO-Ls as they look forward to the K-pop supergroup’s second visit to the country this year.

EXO recently announced that it is returning to the music scene early November with the fifth studio album “Don’t Mess Up My Tempo.”

EXO-Ls are in for a treat, thanks to the teaser photos of Xiumin, Suho, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai and Sehun looking ruggedly handsome in biker concept.

The confirmation that Chinese member Lay will take part in the album also adds to the excitement of fans after waiting for a year and a half. 

Nobody can stop the boys of EXO now but for the meantime, fans can keep listening to the group's rock ballad "Universe."

MXM

Neither Youngmin nor Donghyun secured a spot in the project unit Wanna One, but their talent and ability to charm the public opened up opportunities for them.

Now, rapper Youngmin and vocalist Donghyun are making waves as members of musical duo MXM. They specialize in hip-hop, R&B and tropical house genre.

Last August, the two unveiled their first studio album titled “More Than Ever” led by the fun and groovy “YA YA YA.”

The Boyz

Despite only debuting in December last year, The Boyz is already known for its energetic music and stunning visuals.

In fact, the group won Rookie Awards at the Korea Brand Awards and Soribada Best K-Music Awards.

The 12-member boy group include Ju Hak Nyeon from Produce 101 Season 2, Sunwoo from High School Rapper, Kevin from K-pop Star 6, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Hwall, Sangyeon, Juyeon, New, Q, Jacob and Eric.

The Boyz released two extended plays titled “The First” and “The Start.” Last month, the group made its comeback with the single “The Sphere” and the song “Right Here.”

Weki Meki

Eight-piece Weki Meki is coming back after hiatus of seven months. While some of the members have had individual appearances in the past months, nothing beats seeing the OT8 on stage.

Weki Meki’s company had a rough couple of months before, but Ji Suyeon, Elly Choi Yoo-jung, Kim Do-yeon, Sei, Lua, Rina and Lucy will show that they were hard at work and give Ki-Ling the best show.

The group just posted a 30-second teaser of their new title track “Crush” last week, showing the girls looking sexy with a hint of dangerous.

The girls will sure bring the heat on this fall season.

Xeno-T

TopKlass will just have to wait a few more days to see an improved five-piece Xeno-T onstage.

Last June, Sangwon showed off his producing skills by joining HOTSHOT’s Junhyuk and Noh Tae Hyun to create “Don’t Leave Me,” sang by Noh Tae Hyun and Kim Sang Gyun.

Come October 28, Sangwon, Hojoon, B-joo, Xero and Yano promise their fans that have been with them five years ago. Meanwhile, TopKlass can keep replaying Xeno-T’s Japanese debut song “Wherever You Are” until MBC’s Show Champion.

MBC Music Show Champion is presented to by MBC+ together with Lumos E&M and All Access Productions.